Job Description

Community And Library Services Supervisor

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on January 20, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.

Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach city in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Community and Library Services Supervisor.

Our current vacancy is in the Programs & Services Division, Community Centers. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and community-focused recreation professional with experience overseeing community recreation programs and operations. They demonstrate the ability to lead, support, and motivate staff while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. This individual brings strong leadership and organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation. With a genuine passion for public service, the ideal candidate is committed to enhancing recreation services that enrich the lives of the Huntington Beach community.

The Community and Library Services Supervisor is a multi-position classification with overall responsibility for supervising operations of community services facilities or events, including facilities maintenance, event programming coordination with other departments and outside agencies, and staff/contractor direction. The position is distinguished from the Community and Library Services Coordinator classification by the supervisory responsibilities, level of responsibility and the complexity of the duties assigned. Incumbents may work at different sites depending on assignment.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Plans, coordinates, oversees and evaluates a variety of citywide recreation programs or classes and/or specialty area programming such as adult or youth athletics, aquatics, after school and summer programs, special events, programming designed for disabled residents or senior citizens, and non-city sponsored specific events.
• Oversees program development, marketing and implementation including registration, selection of contract instructors and collection of fees; develops promotional or program materials
• Identifies and mitigates the impacts of events on local residents and businesses, reviews proposals and applications and established conditions for event approval
• Oversees maintenance of community services facilities, amenities and equipment including swimming pools, ball fields, tennis, basketball and racquetball courts, parking, security, custodial, and kitchen; arranges for necessary repairs; schedules and coordinates use of facilities including after-hours rentals
• Develops and monitors operating budget; orders supplies and materials
• Supervises full and part-time staff; interviews, hires, trains and evaluates staff in accordance with established policies

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation administration or other related field.
• Experience: Three (3) years' experience in community recreation program administration.
• Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
• Special Conditions: Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
• Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Application and selection procedure:

• An online application must be fully completed
• Applicants who best meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in an oral examination (100% weighted), to be scheduled once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received
• Selection Interview
• Background
• Appointment

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