Recreation Supervisor

DESCRIPTION

The City of Corona is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to lead, inspire, and elevate creative community recreation programs. This role is ideal for a dynamic recreation leader who enjoys supervising staff, managing diverse programs, and partnering with the community to create meaningful recreational opportunities for all ages.

• Program Development
• Contract Classes for all ages
• Senior programs
• Budget development and monitoring
• Special events and rental spaces
• Fine arts programming
• Youth and adult sports league and athletics
• Staff management - including development and supervision

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, public or business administration, or a related field.

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the implementation of recreation programming involving budget and program development responsibilities, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recreation programs, facilities, and special events that meet community needs
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff; ensure effective performance and professional development
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and professional standards
• Research, analyze, and recommend program improvements and new service delivery methods
• Represent the department and City with community groups, agencies, and partner organizations
• Create marketing and outreach materials, including print and digital media
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints; prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid CPR and first aid certification issued by the American Red Cross, to be maintained throughout employment.

The position is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation and may be required to work nights and weekends as needed.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice. The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants' qualifications. Those applicants deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to the next step, which will be a review of your application by a Subject Matter Expert.

The following step may include an invitation to participate in a possible virtual Hire Vue. The final step would be an invitation to an oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the assessment and oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).