RECREATION SUPERVISOR (CULTURAL SERVICES)

The Department

The Community Services Department takes pride in “Enriching the Community through People, Programs, and Partnerships”. The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation.

The Division

The mission of the Cultural Services Division is to strengthen the City of Torrance as a unique center for cultural programs, the arts and arts education through developing the Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a unified campus for learning and excellence; providing classes, programs, and events that enrich the community through arts training and instruction for all levels of learning; creating new arts experiences and attracting new audiences; serving the unique needs of artists, connecting their work to the public and developing unique artistic resources of and for this community.

Major programs within the Division include the Torrance Art Museum, Torrance Theatre Company, Torrance Civic Chorale and hundreds of classes offered in all the arts for all ages and levels of ability at the Cultural Arts Center. The Division also produces the annual Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival in Columbia Park every spring and a Summer Concerts series at The Amphitheater at Wilson Park.

The Position

The Community Services Department Cultural Services Division is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional with experience to serve as the Recreation Supervisor (Cultural Services). There is currently one vacancy in the Division. This position conducts cultural services programs and supervises part time employees involved in such programs, engages in direct contact with program participants and the general public, trains recurrent personnel and evaluates staff performance, schedules recreation activities at appropriate facilities and initiates all program publicity, conducts studies and writes reports, makes budget recommendations and assists in budget implementation, and recommends the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.

For a detailed job description, click here.

*Note: The Eligible List (list for hire) resulting from this recruitment will be valid for six months and will be used to fill future vacant Recreation Supervisor positions in any Division of the Community Services Department.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education
Graduation from college with a degree in Recreation, or related field, or completion of required coursework within a recreation related specially, or specific and substantial full-time experience which prepares one to function in this position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Related part-time experience will be credited in proportion to the average amount of time worked per year.

Experience
No specific minimum of experience.

License Required
A valid California Motor Vehicle Operators Class 3 License.

Ideal Candidate
Successful candidates will possess the following:

Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, or Education;
3 years of experience in Arts or Arts Education;
Experience running an arts program
Experience working in an arts academy or arts-centric learning environment;
Experience supervising faculty and staff;
Experience in class management and record keeping;
Experience in all aspects of program implementation including creation and design;
Willingness to implement new programs and initiatives;
Experience with marketing and social media;
Experience working within a budget;
Computer and software skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel);
Ability to work independently;
Ability to conduct research to find out class trends and community needs and prepare proposals for pilot projects;
Strategic problem-solving skills and ability to solve issues or problems from a broad perspective;
Ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents, including private agencies, community leaders, volunteers, City staff, and the public; and
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first review of applications will be those received by Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department’s needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on September 26, 2024.)

Salary: $5,078.67 – $6,480.93 Monthly

Benefits: “See full job announcement for more information.”

Education requirements: Associate’s Degree

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire here.