Salary : $89,880.00 - $109,260.00 Annually
Location : Lakewood, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Department: Recreation & Community Services
Opening Date: 09/25/2025
Closing Date: 10/14/ :00 PM Pacific
Description Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, supervises and directs recreation and community services programs and activities and maintenance tasks at one or more City parks recreational areas, or community service centers; and to do related work as required. Incumbents work outside of the normal city work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise recreation programs and conduct routine maintenance tasks
- Plan, schedule, publicize, implement, conduct and evaluate recreation programs which may include after school activities, youth and adult sports programs, special events, aquatics programs and educational and fitness activities
- Coordinate tot lot, volunteer, and special interest programs
- Train staff in emergency and safety for recreation programs and citywide special events, which includes CPR/First Aid/AED training
- Train, assign, supervise, schedule, evaluate and/or coordinate the work of personnel and volunteers engaged in the above-mentioned programming and coordinate work assignments with personnel engaged in the maintenance of park grounds, recreational areas and City buildings
- Prepare and present a variety of oral and written reports and represent the City at meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences
- Prepare, monitor and evaluate personnel and supply budgets for one or more city parks, community centers or special projects
- Maintain accurate records and data
- Promote and enforce safe use of city facilities and equipment
- Administer CPR and first aid when necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education & Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying, such as: Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in recreation, public administration, physical education, social science or related field and three years of professional work experience leading and managing personnel and programs in the recreation field, work experience can be at a full or part time capacity.
License/Certifications: Possession of a valid Class "C" Operator's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record. Obtain and maintain current instructor certification from the American Red Cross in First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community within one year of appointment.
Knowledge of: Philosophy, objectives, current methods and techniques of planned recreation and community service activities, including specific program knowledge in one or more of, the following: city-wide special events, after school programming, facility management, youth and adult sports, aquatics programs, senior programming and human services; specific program area knowledge should include marketing and promotion of activities; principles of training and supervision, participant safety techniques including first aid and CPR, principles of effective oral communications and techniques of effective report writing.
Skills & Abilities to: Plan, coordinate, and supervise the overall recreation activities and programs at a city park or community center; to train and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteer personnel, which may include recreation leaders, lifeguards/swim instructors, sports officials and volunteers; communicate effectively with residents of diverse backgrounds, ages and interests, establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with others, accurately perceive and respond to the recreational needs of community groups and individuals, identify safety hazards and promote and administer safe work practices, willingness to work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends.
Physical and Mental Demands: Ability to see and hear within normal ranges; dexterity to read, write, type, operate office equipment such as a computer, telephone, smart phone, computer tablet, pencils, and pens; ability to drive a vehicle and park scooters; communicate orally, in writing and over the telephone; ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time; and ability to work onsite at designated facility(ies).
Supplemental Information The benefits package associated with regular full-time positions includes: - Retirement Formula - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement system 2% at 55 for "classic" CalPERS members and 2% at 62 for "new" CalPERS members 2. The City does not participate in Social Security
- Generous Leave Programs - 13 paid holidays; sick leave; and two weeks annual vacation (three weeks after three years, four weeks after 15 years)
- Health Insurance - Cafeteria benefit plan includes medical and dental options (City participates in the CalPERS medical insurance plans). Employee cafeteria allowance for single employee only coverage is $1,359.02 per month; for employee +1 eligible dependent coverage is $1,590.00; and for employee + 2 or more eligible dependents coverage is $1,775.00. City paid life insurance, long-term disability and vision insurance for the employee.
- Other Benefits : Longevity pay beginning at the completion of 10 years of qualified service; career medical retiree benefit programs
1. Benefits package information is based on current benefit information and subject to change, based on labor agreements; federal, state and/or local laws or resolutions.
2. For qualified public employees who are "classic" CalPERS members and City employees with membership into CalPERS prior to 1/1/2013 enrollment will be into the 2% at 55 formula. Pension benefits for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013 and are "new" CalPERS members are subject to the Public Employees Pension Reform Act provisions and will be enrolled into the 2% at 62 formula.
Selection Procedure : All properly submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates appearing to have the best qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the examination process which may require any combination of the following: a written examination, a performance examination, and one or more oral interviews.
Not all applicants may be tested or interviewed. Written exam is scheduled to be held on October 21, 2025. Important Information The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be filled out completely and clearly show that the qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible List, or discharge from employment. Resumes may be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of a standard City application form. All application materials become the property of the City of Lakewood and are not returnable.
COMPENSATION: City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, therefore, published monthly salary is for illustration purposes only, rounded to whole dollars. Actual salary is based on hourly rate rounded to four decimal places.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Lakewood does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are encouraged to apply for City employment. Those who require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must make such a request to the Personnel Department, in writing, at least three working days prior to the date of the testing procedure. Individuals requesting accommodation in the testing process will be required to provide documentation of such need.
IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT OF 1986: In compliance with the Act, all new employees must verify their identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
FINGERPRINTING: Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
RESTRICTIONS ON NEPOTISM: The employment of relatives can create undesirable results, particularly in connection with performance evaluation, discipline, and general morale of other workers. Therefore, it is the city's policy that no relative of any City officer or employee to which this resolution applies shall be employed, if said City officer or employee is in a supervisory, lead or subordinate position over said relative in the areas of hiring, setting compensation, discipline or termination. "Relatives" for this purpose include son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, or persons living in the same household. The City does not prohibit employment of two people who are married to each other or who are the registered domestic partners of each other pursuant to the California Family Code (section 297 et seq.). Nonetheless, the City will not employ spouses or registered domestic partners in the same division or facility in situations where such action is determined to be inappropriate because of reasons of supervision, safety, security or morale.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION : Employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employer until they are determined to be medically qualified.
TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.
POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE: Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.
LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.
EMERGENCY SERVICE: All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than six months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
The benefits package associated with regular full-time positions includes:
- Retirement Formula - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement system 2% at 55 for "classic" CalPERS members and 2% at 62 for "new" CalPERS members 2. The City does not participate in Social Security
- Generous Leave Programs - 11 paid holidays; sick leave; and two weeks annual vacation (three weeks after three years, four weeks after 15 years)
- Health Insurance - Cafeteria benefit plan includes medical and dental options (City participates in the CalPERS medical insurance plans). Employee cafeteria allowance for single employee only coverage is $1,359.02 per month; for employee +1 eligible dependent coverage is $1,590.00; and for employee + 2 or more eligible dependents coverage is $1,775.00. City paid life insurance, long-term disability and vision insurance for the employee
- Other Benefits : Longevity pay beginning at the completion of 10 years of qualified service; career medical retiree benefit programs
1 Benefits package information is based on current benefit information and subject to change, based on labor agreements; federal, state and/or local laws or resolutions.
2 For qualified public employees who are "classic" CalPERS members and City employees with membership into CalPERS prior to 1/1/2013 enrollment will be into the 2% at 55 formula. Pension benefits for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013 and are "new" CalPERS members are subject to the Public Employees Pension Reform Act provisions and will be enrolled into the 2% at 62 formula.
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed:
- Some high school, did not graduate
- High School Graduate or G.E.D.
- Less than 2 years of college
- 2+ years of college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02
Indicate the major of your degree:
- Not Applicable
- Recreation
- Public Administration
- Physical Education
- Kinesiology
- Social Science
- Other related field
- Other non-related field
03
Indicate the total number of years of professional work experience you possess leading and managing personnel and programs in the recreation field:
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months - 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 3+ years
04
Do you currently possess an Instructor Certificate from the American Red Cross in First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community?
Required Question
