DEFINITION
Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate City cultural, educational, recreational, community and social service programs; to maintain and develop City recreational and community service facilities; and to do related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for their respective department(s); Ensures that the department’s goals and objectives are within the model of a “High Performance Organization” using collaborative and participative concepts. As the Community Resources Manager for the City of Hermosa Beach, you will be expected to be part of our high-performing team that work together toward the achievement of common goals – short term and long term. You will be required to exhibit a commitment to performance excellence, exercise mutual respect, and hold yourself and your department employees accountable at both the individual and team levels.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates and evaluates the cultural, educational, recreational, community and social service programs of the City
Coordinates department functions and programs with the activities of the other City departments
Selects, trains and has responsibility for the discipline of personnel; develops and implements policies and regulations for the use of the Community Center and other department and City facilities
Serves in a liaison capacity with a wide variety of community groups and organizations; oversees the operation of a professional theater complex; serves as staff liaison with an advisory commission
Prepares cost analyses of program and facility operations; prepares and administers grants
Oversees special event permits and the special event calendar; insures proper liability coverage for program operations
Develops and submits recommendations for fees for recreation programs
Develops advertising and marketing materials for department programs and facilities
Formulates rules, policies and procedures for the operation of the Department
Monitors, writes and negotiates contracts and leases; oversees and coordinates facility management and development of all City recreation buildings and facilities which include the Community Center Complex, Civic Theater, the beach and Clark Field Complex
Prepares recommendations for necessary repair, capital improvement and capital outlay
Oversees the processing of special event permits
Provides advice and consultation to the City Manager and City Council on department programs and facility use problems and policies
Makes recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies
Develops budget requests and controls expenditures
Meets with community groups and organizations regarding department programs, problems and policies
Cultivates sound community relations; serves as liaison with other government agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:Philosophy, objectives and principles of modern municipal recreation, social, cultural, community service and park programs Principles, practices and procedures of public administration, management and supervision, including the development and administration of the department budget Laws, regulations and ordinances affecting departmental operations development and use of community multi-purpose facilities General principles of professional theater operation Functions and operations of a non-profit organization Effective program development methods and practices Contract and lease negotiations practices Computers and computer applications Report writing methods and techniques community organization, resources and facilities Land and facility management Principles of employee training and supervision Public relations principles and practices.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate departmental operations
Evaluate and make recommendations on improvements to existing operations and programs
Prepare and administer the department budget
Direct, train and evaluate subordinate personnel
Evaluate facility development needs and programs
Direct the operations of a professional theater
Prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with city personnel, consultants, commission and board members, representatives of outside agencies and members of the general public
Conduct an effective public relations program
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Recreation Administration, Public or Business Administration, Theater Arts Management or a closely related field.
Five years of increasingly responsible professional recreational, community service and park management experience, including at least four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and constant interruptions.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
The City of Hermosa Beach places a high priority on the health and safety of our City’s workforce and our community. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that all City staff members, Commissioners/Board Members, contractors, and volunteers of our City be fully vaccinated. All City staff members must be fully vaccinated by November 12, 2021, as a condition of employment. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation under a medical/disability or religious exemption.
The City of Hermosa Beach is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all City staff members and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.