Recreation and Human Services Manager

Salary : $113,827.08 - $138,357.60 Annually
Location : Recreation and Human Services Department - 410 E. Dalton Ave. Glendora, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: KR00304
Department: Recreation and Human Services
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: 11/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The City is seeking a motivated and experienced Recreation and Human Services Manager to lead and oversee recreation programs, senior services, and teen center operations. This position is responsible for managing staff, budgets, facilities, and community programs while developing partnerships and ensuring high-quality services that meet the needs of the community. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent organizational, communication, and management skills and a passion for enhancing the quality of life for residents of all ages.

Some of the typical duties of the Recreation and Human Services Manager include but are not limited to the following:

1. Develops, maintains and implements policies, procedures and regulations relating to Recreation and Human Services programs and operations; ensures all activities and programs are conducted in accordance with related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; ensures that policies are administered equitably.
2. Plans, directs, and coordinates Recreation and Human Services activities, services and other specialized programs; develops procedures to conduct activities; ensures that activities are conducted in accordance with related laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; develops comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for services.
3. Acts as department liaison with college and school districts, other governmental agencies, and private organizations; networks with other agencies to enhance existing programs and services and/or to bring new activities/services into existence.
4. Oversees the management, maintenance, and operation of assigned recreation facilities,; solicits, evaluates, and administers maintenance, repair, and service contracts; maintains effective relationships with contractors and service providers; and ensures facilities and contracted services comply with established standards, policies, and contract requirements.
5. Prepares and administers the budget for Recreation and Human Services ; monitors expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility; research, plan, and direct funds for capital projects.
6. Prepares and administers grants and other proposals that provide funding; maintains and monitors requirements of county, state, and federal funding sources.
7. Develops promotional materials for programs and services; markets Recreation and Human Services programs offered to the community and senior citizen residents.
8. Acts as liaison to local community colleges, universities, school districts, other governmental agencies, private organizations, , and specialized user groups to enhance and expand existing programs and services. .
9. Conducts special studies as assigned and submits related reports.
10. Selects assigned employees; oversees an extensive volunteer program; plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards; conducts or directs staff training and development; reviews and evaluates performance of employees and providers of contract services; executes disciplinary action.
11. Advises, and otherwise provides assistance to the Youth Sports Council, Trails Council, Preservation Foundation other City personnel, other agencies, and the public regarding recreation related issues.
12. Selects department employees; plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards; conducts or directs staff training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action. (a d e g j k m)
13. Represents the City and serves as a liaison with community organizations, advisory committees, educational institutions, governmental agencies, private organizations, and professional associations; develops and maintains collaborative relationships to enhance and coordinate Recreation and Human Services programs and services.
14. Manages and facilitates the rental of facilities including staffing, scheduling and collection of fees in accordance with set policies and procedures.

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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
A Bachelor's degree with major course work in recreation or a related field and three years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public recreation that would include or be supplemented by two years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge and Skill Levels:

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public recreation programs and community services; inter-governmental and private recreation programs, facilities, and resources; a variety of sports/youth sports organizations; related laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; community organization and methods for assessing and stimulating meaningful public interest and participation; role of citizen committees, organization of city government, and the effective methods of professional leadership within this framework; principles and practices of supervision. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of park facilities maintenance.
Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Ability to work nights and weekends to attend meetings, special events, and various other activities.
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01

Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates' Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher
• None

03

Select your years of increasingly responsible recreation and human services experience including budget, programming and administrative assignments.

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04

Select your years of lead or supervisory experience.

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• 1 year or less of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

05

I understand, if I am selected for this position, I will have to work weekends, evenings and holidays when required.

• Yes
• No

Required Question