RECREATION SUPERVISOR

Salary: $6,586.35 - $9,735.87 Monthly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26/27-00030
Department: Recreation & Senior Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/27/2026 5:00 AM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 10-CEA
Max Number of Applicants: 150

Definition
The is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to oversee a variety of recreation programs, services and facility operations. Depending on the assigned area, typical responsibilities may include contract classes & camps, marketing communications, special events, facility reservations and permitting. This position provides leadership and supervision to full-time and part-time staff while overseeing daily operations, coordinating programs and services, managing budgets and supporting long-term planning and improvements. The Recreation Supervisor works collaboratively with City departments, community partners, contractors and the public to ensure efficient operations, consistent customer service and high-quality recreational experiences. The ideal candidate is an organized, collaborative and adaptable leader who can balance operational responsibilities with staff development, process improvements and the evolving needs of the community.
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.
Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted until November 27, 2026 or until 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach their resume to their online application. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview.
• Interview: Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2026. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur in the department.

Schedule:
This position may work a flexible schedule (e.g. 5/40 or 9/80).

Career Path:
The career path for this position is Recreation & Senior Services Manager
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 8% (or half the total normal cost) of their 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, animal care and/or code enforcement OR two years working directly with public recreation agency or program. One year in a lead supervisory capacity is required.

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, human services and development, veterinary science, 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.When assigned to Animal Shelter: Certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Animal Shelter Management certification is highly desirable.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current City of Newport Beach employee?

• Yes
• No

04

Please indicate your level of experience in developing programs and activities.

• 3 years or more
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• I do not have any experience developing programs and activities.

05

Please describe your experience in developing programs and activities (if no experience, type "N/A").
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Please indicate your level of experience working directly with a public recreation agency or program:

• 3 years or more
• 2 years
• 1 year
• Less than 1 year
• I do not have any experience working directly with a public recreation agency or program.

07

Please select the areas you have increasingly responsible experience in (check all the apply):

• Contract Classes
• Facility Reservations
• Special Events
• Related field
• None of the above

08

Please briefly describe your increasingly responsible experience in any of the options that were selected above (contract classes, facility reservations, special events, or a closely related field). If no experience, type "N/A".
09

Please indicate your amount of experience in a lead supervisory capacity.

• 3 years or more
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• I do not have any experience supervising staff.

10

Please select the highest level of education you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some college or certificate(s)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

11

Please select the field in which you were awarded your degree:

• Recreation Administration
• Human Services & Development
• Veterinary Science
• Public Administration
• Natural Sciences
• Related Field
• I do not have a degree.

12

If you selected "Related Field" for your degree, please indicate the field below:
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Please select the certificate(s) you currently possess (check all that apply):

• Standard First Aid
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• I will be able to obtain the certificates above within six months of employment.
• I will not be able to obtain the certificates above within six months of employment.

14

Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• I have a license from another state and an acceptable driving record.

15

Are you now, or have you in the past, been employed by any of the following agencies (check all that apply):

• Municipality (City)
• County
• School District
• Other Public Agency
• I have not been employed by any of the above agencies.

16

Do you acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without it?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three (3) professional references.
Required Question