Recreation Supervisor
City of Newport Beach Newport Beach, California, United States
- Location: Newport Beach, California, United States
- Categories: Administrative Analysis and Research, Clerical and Administrative Support, Parks and Recreation
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Sep 10, 2025
Job Description:
Recreation Supervisor
Description
DefinitionCome join our team as a Recreation Supervisor. Check out this video to see what it is like working for the City of Newport Beach!
The Recreation & Senior Services Department is currently looking for one full-time Recreation Supervisor to join the Park Patrol team. The Park Patrol team consists of both full-time and part-time staff who interact with the public and City departments on a daily basis. This position will be responsible for promoting park safety and compliance with City municipal codes through education; tracking and coordinating the resolution of municipal code violations and safety issues; and compiling reports of Park Patrol activities, incidents, accidents, and other occurrences. The selected candidate must be able to perform high-level staff coordination and project management.
If you are already a Recreation Supervisor interested in transferring, please apply online to indicate your interest. Please note, you will be excused from any testing processes which you have already completed.
Schedule:
This position may work a flexible schedule (e.g. 5/40, 9/80, or 4/10).
Selection Components:
- Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review date of Tuesday, September 23 , 2 025 at 5:00 p.m. or at 150 applications - whichever occurs first . Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach their resume to their online application. This position will remain open until filled.
- Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 , 202 5 . Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay towards the retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience : Three years of experience developing programs, activities, and/or code enforcement OR two years working directly with public recreation agency or program. Two years experience supervising staff is also required.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, human services and development, public administration, natural sciences, or a related field.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates within six months of hire.
When assigned to Park Patrol: possession of Penal Code Section 832 certification within six months of hire.