Parks Recreational Supervisor-26633605
Salary
$67,225.60 - $82,659.20 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Job Number
26633605
Department
Parks & Recreation Dept
Division
Park Operations
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Excellent Career Opportunity in the Field of Parks and Recreation!
PARKS RECREATIONAL SUPERVISOR
Interviews will take place the week of July 6, 2026. Job offers will be made the week of July 20, 2026.
This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $67,225.60 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 - 5.37% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.87% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 - 4.87% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the- Board + 1.87% Market Adjustment)
The Position
The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill our current vacancy. This candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; high ethical standards; understands the importance of team work, coaching and mentoring staff; has the ability to create, implement and evaluate recreation programs to meet the public needs; strong organizational skills to supervise facility operations, recreational programs, facility rentals and athletic field allocations, and special events, simultaneously with various stakeholders; highly motivated individual who can develop, market and maintain new and existing recreational programs; and excellent interpersonal and networking skills to enhance program opportunities and partnerships.
The Department
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) maintains and enhances the quality of life in San Diego County by providing parks and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Our nationally accredited, award-winning system includes local and regional parks, campgrounds, over 350 miles of trails, fishing lakes, state-of-the-art recreation centers and sports complexes, ecological preserves, and open space preserves. We offer hundreds of programs, ranging from an award-winning Outdoor Adventure Program to cutting edge activities that contribute to healthy communities and lifestyles. Our facilities cover more than 50,000 acres, are open year-round, and are operated and maintained by County staff, volunteers, and service contracts. Parks and Recreation has an annual budget of over $82 million and a total of 438 employees.
Hiring Timeline & Dates:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of experience as a Recreation Program Coordinator with the County of San Diego; OR,
Three (3) years of experience as a recreation leader, teacher, counselor, park ranger, or closely related position in a recreational facility, leading and coordinating recreational programs and/or activities. Experience must have included developing and implementing recreational programs and activities, and a minimum of one (1) year supervising or leading subordinate staff.
Note: Appropriate college-level education may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
See the Parks Recreational Supervisor classification specification ffor a complete job description of the class, including minimum requirements, physical characteristics, and working conditions.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score.
Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application," as these are not acceptable answers.
Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
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Do you have one (1) year of experience as a Recreation Program Coordinator with the County of San Diego?
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Do you have three (3) years of experience as a recreation leader, teacher, counselor, park ranger, or closely related position in a recreational facility, leading and coordinating recreational programs and/or activities? Experience must have included developing and implementing recreational programs and activities, and a minimum of one (1) year supervising or leading subordinate staff.
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Do you have two (2) years of experience as a recreation leader, teacher, counselor, park ranger, or closely related position in a recreational facility, leading and coordinating recreational programs and/or activities AND an appropriate college-level education to substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience? If you responded "Yes," please include a copy of your official or unofficial transcript or diploma at the time of application. Experience must have included developing and implementing recreational programs and activities, and a minimum of one (1) year supervising or leading subordinate staff.
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Do you possess one of the following degrees? If you responded "Yes," please include a copy of your complete official or unofficial transcripts or diploma at the time of application.
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Indicate below the areas in which you have work experience with. Check all that apply.
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If you selected at least one of the options listed in #6, please describe your work experience and include the following information where you gained the experience: (1) Employer name(s) (2) Job title(s) (3) Employment dates (month/year) (4) Briefly describe duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Do you have at least one (1) year of direct supervisory or lead responsibility experience in any of the following areas? Check all that apply.
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If you selected at least one of the options listed in #8, please describe your work experience and include the following information where you gained the experience: (1) Employer name(s) (2) Job title(s) (3) Employment dates (month/year) (4) Briefly describe duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Do you have experience utilizing software to reserve facilities and process program/activity enrollments?
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If you responded YES in #10, please describe your work experience and include the following information where you gained the experience: (1) Employer names(s) (2) Job titles(s) (3) Employment dates (month/year) (4) Briefly describe duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
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Employer County of San Diego
Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370
San Diego, California, 92123
Phone (619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.