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MANAGER - RECREATION SERVICES

Salary

$142,814.84 - $188,717.37 Annually

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

PR26-007

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Division

PR-COMM REC SVCS-ADMIN

Opening Date

12/04/2025

Closing Date

1/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $165,766.10 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.

THE COMMUNITY

Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and I've golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best–value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2025 total budget of $3.6 billion with a General Fund budget of $752 million. More than 6,000 full- and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven recognized employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov .

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $85 million that makes our parks and beaches safe, welcoming spaces for all residents and visitors, putting people at the center of all that we do - including our park users, partners, and team members - to create inclusive, enriching, healthy communities for all to thrive. The Department provides stewardship of 3,200 acres of land, and offers extensive recreational, social, and cultural programs at 166 parks in nearly every one of Long Beach’s diverse neighborhoods for all ages. Long Beach’s parks system and services are unique including 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 2 historic ranchos, 5 municipal golf courses, 11 dog parks, 9 lakes and wetlands, 6 miles of beach, and the largest municipally operated marina with 3 marinas and 3,300 boat slips.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

THE POSITION

U nder the direction of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Marine, t he Community Recreation Services (CRS) Manager is an at-will position within the Parks, Recreation & Marine Department, responsible for the management of the four divisions that fall within the CRS Bureau. Duties include the direct supervision of four Recreation Superintendents, Administrative support staff and several Community Services Supervisors. This position has indirect supervision of 52 full-time staff and up to 600 part-time staff. The CRS Manager attends City Council Meetings, Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings, Inter-Departmental Meetings, community partners and community group meetings to support the CRS bureau as well as the Department.

The CRS Manager will be responsible for the oversite and monitoring of various budgets for recreation programs and services. They will select, train, evaluate, and discipline staff at all employment levels. They will continue to meet the vision and goals of the department’s strategic plan. The CRS Manager is accountable for planning, organizing, and directing the work activities of the CRS Bureau.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

+ Supervises four Division Superintendents who direct employees responsible for providing recreation services to 32 park sites and community centers;

+ Prepares and monitors an annual budget totaling $21 million;

+ Responsible for staff development, training, team building, supervision, and evaluation for over 600 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees;

+ Resolves and/or mitigates community issues or problems;

+ Develops innovative programs and services that meet the needs of a diverse population of over 450,000 residents;

+ Maintains inter-agency cooperation and coordination of service delivery with other youth-serving organizations in the community;

+ Interprets, implements, and enforces policies, procedures, regulations, and permits in a consistent and effective manner;

+ Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diversity of audiences, which include staff, commissioners, councilmembers, and community groups;

+ Acts as a liaison to a variety of outside organizations, including educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and neighborhood groups;

+ Develops meaningful performance standards and conducts periodic evaluations of programs to ensure effectiveness; restructures programs, as needed, to ensure customer satisfaction;

+ Responsible for the operations of 32 community centers, El Dorado Regional Park and Nature Center, Belmont Pool, Silverado Pool, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Pool, Leeway Sailing Center, Lincoln Park, Long Beach Senior Center, sports fields, sports courts, and facilities;

+ Responsible for a variety of recreation programs such as reservations/registration operations and implementation of recreation programming for children, teens, adults, older adults and families with activities to meet the varying needs of each community, including adaptive recreation, youth and adults sports, Municipal Band, movies and community concerts in the parks, aquatics programs, summer food program, contract classes, after school programs, teen programs and teen academy program WRAP school based programs at seven school sites, six senior center programs, eleven extended recreation programs through Be SAFE, environmental education programs, youth and adult volunteers and mural conservancy and the Homeland Cultural Center;

+ Serve as a liaison to community groups, nonprofit orgs, and community partners such as CSULB, LCC, LBUSD and various community associations;

+ Implementation of emergency sheltering operations when needed, as well as supporting other departments for emergency needs;

+ Oversight of the Senior Advisory Commission and the Commission on Youth and Families and serves as a staff member to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EXPERIENCE:

+ Five (5) years of recent progressively responsible experience recreational programming, personnel management, budget/financial management, program planning, and community relations, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

EDUCATION:

+ Bachelors' degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Public Administration or closely related field is required.

+ A combination of education/experience can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

DESIRBALE QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Municipal experience is highly desirable.

+ A master's degree is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time onSaturday, January 3, 2026. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if applicable) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact 562-570-7126.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) (https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/applicant-appeal-process/) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-7126.

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The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.

Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.

Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.

Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.

Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.

Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.

Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.

Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;

+ Department Head $650.00

+ Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00

+ Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00

+ Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00

Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation).

+ Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members.

+ Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval).

Paid Parental Leave:The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent.

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above?

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+ No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Do you have a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or university?(proof required)

+ Yes, I possess a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, or a related field and have attached it to my application.

+ No, I do not possess a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, or closely related field but I have at least nine (9) years of professional experience to substitute for the required education.

+ No, I do not possess a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, or closely related field and I do not have at least nine (9) years of professional experience to substitute for the required education.

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Do you have five (5) years of recent progressively responsible experience in recreational programming, personnel management, budget/financial management, program planning, and community relations?

+ Yes

+ No

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Out of the five (5) years mentioned in the previous question, were three (3) of them at a lead or supervisory level?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your experience in recreational programming, personnel management, budget/financial management, program planning, and community relations.

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Do you have a valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel?

+ Yes

+ No

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.

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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

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+ No

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.

To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Address

2760 Studebaker Road

Long Beach, California, 90815

Phone

(562) 570-3100

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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