Salary: $8,284.48 - $10,069.89 Monthly
Location : Victorville, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-061
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Recreation Supervisor develops, coordinates, administers, and supervises a variety of recreation and community service programs and activities and performs related duties as required.
Essential Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, coordinates, and administers various recreational programs, including aquatics programs, contract classes, sports activities, youth programs, special events, and private facility rentals.
• Analyzes and evaluates programs and participation.
• Develops program goals and objectives.
• Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers.
• Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action.
• Plans and oversees the operations of community centers.
• Designs, develops, and implements field, facility, and gym user procedures.
• Develops master seasonal plans and allocates use of fields, facilities, and gyms.
• Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains sports officials, volunteers, contractors, and vendors.
• Reviews field/facility use applications, insurance certificates, business licenses, and other required documents.
• Processes fingerprinting and background checks for volunteers.
• Processes invoices, contractor payments, and customer refunds.
• Prepares and processes contracts and agreements and monitors insurance renewals.
• Resolves customer satisfaction issues both externally and internally.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Represents the City on various boards, committees, community groups, and professional organizations.
• Researches the latest trends in leisure and recreation programs and implements them when appropriate.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets and the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Oversees daily balancing, banking functions, and account reconciliations.
• Monitors and maintains registration and facility rental software.
• Reviews and approves incident reports, equipment safety, facility checklists, and pool logs.
• Inspects facilities and grounds and coordinates repair or maintenance of facilities, pools, equipment, or vehicles.
• Develops and implements marketing strategies.
• Assists with the creation and distribution of marketing materials, including email blasts and social media content.
• Updates and maintains division/program webpages.
• Writes and administers grants for various programs and projects.
• Safely operates City vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Associates Degree in a related field and two (2) years of professional Recreation Administration experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Equivalency will be considered thirty (30) college semester units in a related field supplemented by one additional year of required work experience. Bachelor's Degree in a related field may substitute for one year of required work experience.
License and Certification Requirements:

Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license upon hire and maintain it throughout the length of employment with the City of Victorville.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Principles and practices of effective employee supervision.
• Principles and practices of administrative management.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Principles and practices of recreation program administration.
• Principles and practices of aquatic programming.
• Principles and practices of public relations and marketing.
• Principles and practices of basic accounting.
• Principles and practices of conflict resolution.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Principles and practices of event planning.

Skill and Ability to:

• Use initiative, discretion, and judgment within established procedures, guidelines, and rules.
• Define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Manage situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment.
• Interpret and apply City, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
• Manage staff, delegate tasks and authority, and evaluate staff performance.
• Build effective teams and provide efficient customer service.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer and various software applications.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department heads, managers, supervisors, employees, vendors, contractors, businesses, schools, external public and private agencies/organizations, and the general public.
• Apply safe work practices.

Physical Demands & Working Environment
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations)

• This position works primarily in an indoor office environment, and in close proximity to other workers, but also outdoors in the field, exposed to weather, such as wind, heat, cold, and rain
• The incumbent shall be exposed to those conditions normally encountered in a business office environment
• Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work
• Incumbents must be able to see and hear in the normal range, with or without correction, and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood
• Incumbents must have the stamina to work long hours and overtime if assigned, and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and varying shifts

SALARY: Employees typically start at Step 1 of the established salary range for their classification. Salary ranges are subject to the City's approved salary schedule and applicable salary adjustments. Part-time employees are generally hired at an hourly rate and are not eligible for City benefits or merit-based salary increases.VACATION: Paid vacation is earned by full-time, non-represented employees based on years of full-time City of Victorville service:

• 0-5 years: 80 hours annually
• 6-10 years: 120 hours annually
• 11-15 years: 160 hours annually
• 16+ years: 200 hours annually

Vacation is accrued each pay period. Employees may accumulate vacation up to the applicable maximum accrual, which ranges from 160 to 400 hours, depending on years of service.

SICK LEAVE: Full-time, non-represented employees accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave annually. Part-time employees are eligible for up to 40 hours of paid sick leave, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

HOLIDAYS: Eligible full-time employees receive 14 paid holidays per year, consisting of 13 designated holidays plus one floating holiday. The floating holiday may be taken after six months of service. Employees required to work on an approved holiday may be eligible for premium holiday pay at one-and-one-half times their regular rate of pay, subject to applicable eligibility and scheduling provisions.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Effective July 1, 2026, the City provides a $1,200 monthly fringe benefit toward medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees enrolled in medical coverage who have qualifying out-of-pocket premium costs may also be eligible for a City subsidy of 50% of the total out-of-pocket cost, up to an additional $1,200 per month, subject to applicable provisions. Employees who waive City medical coverage may receive a maximum cash benefit of $400 per month. The waiver benefit may be used toward dental and vision coverage, with any remaining balance available for a flexible spending account or taxable income, subject to applicable rules.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are available for pre-tax health care and dependent day-care expenses. The City pays the monthly administrative fee associated with the accounts.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION - 457 PLAN: Full-time employees may voluntarily participate in a City-approved 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, including Roth contribution options. Eligible employees may contribute up to the applicable annual IRS limit, with additional catch-up contributions available to eligible employees.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides employer-paid group term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage for full-time employees. Coverage is equal to one times the employee's annual salary, up to a maximum of $250,000. Employees may elect additional supplemental life and AD&D coverage at their own expense.

RETIREMENT - CALPERS: The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Retirement formulas depend on membership status and employee classification.

Miscellaneous Employees:

• Classic Members: 2.5% @ 55; employee contribution of 8%
• PEPRA/New Members: 2.0% @ 62; employee contribution is one-half of the total normal cost

Safety Employees:

• Classic Members: 2.0% @ 50; employee contribution of 9%
• PEPRA/New Members: 2.7% @ 57; employee contribution is one-half of the total normal cost

The City does not participate in Social Security. Employees hired after April 1, 1986 contribute 1.45% of base salary as a matching contribution for Medicare coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS: Eligible City retirees may receive a City contribution toward retiree medical insurance based on years of service. For employees hired prior to July 1, 2024, the City contribution begins at eight years of service and ranges from 25% to 100% based on years of service. For employees hired on or after July 1, 2024, eligibility begins at 15 years of service, with the City contribution ranging from 50% to 100% based on years of service. Eligible retirees must have been enrolled in the City's medical coverage for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to retirement.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY: Short-Term Disability (STD) is an employee-paid, post-tax benefit. Benefits may begin after a seven-day waiting period and continue for up to 13 weeks for a qualifying illness or injury. STD provides 60% of weekly base pay, with a maximum benefit of $1,600 per week. Part-time employees are not eligible for STD.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Long-Term Disability (LTD) is a City-paid benefit for eligible full-time employees. Coverage begins after 90 days of disability and provides 66.67% of monthly salary, subject to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The City provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time employees and eligible dependents, including counseling and support services for personal, family, and work-related concerns.

LEAVE BENEFITS: Eligible employees may receive additional leave benefits, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: Up to four weeks of paid maternity, paternity, or adoption leave for eligible non-represented full-time and part-time employees. Paid Parental Leave is compensated at 60% of weekly earnings and is coordinated with applicable sick and/or vacation leave.
• Bereavement Leave: Non-represented full-time employees may receive up to 80 hours of paid bereavement leave per occurrence. Part-time employees may receive up to 56 hours per occurrence, based on applicable provisions.
• Reproductive Loss Leave: Employees who have been employed by the City for at least 30 days may receive up to five days of unpaid reproductive loss leave following a qualifying reproductive loss. Available paid leave may be used during this period.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Eligible full-time and part-time, non-represented regular employees may receive tuition reimbursement after one year of full-time service. Courses and schools must be approved in advance and generally must be job-related and toward a related degree. Eligible educational expenses may be reimbursed up to $5,000 for full-time, $2,500 for part-time, per fiscal year, subject to applicable requirements.

BILINGUAL PAY: Full-time and part-time employees who demonstrate proficiency in a qualified foreign language and meet the City's testing require