Recreation Supervisor

Department:

Parks Recreation and Natural Resources

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Make an impact where people live, play, and connect! Join our team as the Supervisor of Laurel Park, Nokomis Community Park, and Venice Train Depot, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape exceptional park and recreation experiences for residents and visitors across the community.

This role provides dynamic leadership across multiple recreation facilities, programs, and services. The Supervisor leads talented teams, strengthens community partnerships, coordinates programs and special events, manages budgets and resources, and ensures safe, welcoming, and well-maintained facilities. The position also supports countywide initiatives, strategic planning, and environmental stewardship while helping create innovative, high-quality experiences that bring people together. Apply today to make a difference in the community!

In this role, you will…

Facility Management and Program Delivery

• Plan, develop, implement, promote, and direct a broad range of recreation programs, activities, services, and special events offered at assigned facilities and countywide, utilizing existing policies, procedures, and CAPRA and ACA accreditation standards.

• Oversee daily facility operations at Laurel Park, Nokomis Community Park, and Venice Train Depot, ensuring consistent staffing coverage, safe operations, and a high level of customer service during all hours of operation.

• Ensure assigned facilities are clean, well-maintained, safe, and accessible, and coordinate maintenance and operational concerns with Facilities Maintenance and Parks Maintenance staff.

• Maintain effective working relationships with community organizations, facility use partners, user groups, volunteers, and the general public to support service delivery.

• Serve as a liaison to the Recreation Division Manager and Manager II; provide well-thought-out recommendations related to services, staffing models, programming, and operational procedures

• Address citizen inquiries and complaints, explain County ordinances, policies, and procedures

• Maintain and monitor agreements, contracts, and partnerships with community organizations and service providers to ensure compliance with County policies, contractual requirements, and partnership agreements.

• Work directly with staff to coordinate facility reservations, rentals, and shared use to maximize access.

Staffing and Leadership

• Plan, organize, assign, supervise, review, and evaluate work of assigned staff.

• Recommend hiring, provide training, coaching, mentorship, and hold staff and volunteers accountable as required.

• Ensure effective supervision and coordination of staff and volunteers supporting rentals, programs, camps, and community-wide events.

• Promote a positive organizational culture through communication, accountability, and leadership.

Operational Management

• Assist in development and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and work standards for assigned programs, facilities, or parks.

• Assist in preparation and administration of annual budgets specific to area of responsibility; oversee expenditures, revenues, and provide input on pricing. Ensure proper use of facility use guidelines and pricing plan.

• Prepare a variety of periodic and special reports related to recreation programs, events, facilities, revenue, expenditures, and recreation data collection.

• Develop and write procedures and manuals.

• Order materials, supplies, and equipment; prepare work orders and manage contracts as assigned.

• Monitor facility usage trends and recommend operational or program improvements based on data and community needs.

Compliance, Audits and Accreditation

• Ensure compliance with County policies, procedures, and…