Senior 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 December 12, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.

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 Senior Community and Library Services Supervisor overseeing recreational programs and services in the Program Services Division.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and community-focused recreation professional with experience overseeing diverse programs such as youth sports, aquatics, events, contract classes, and day camps while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. They excel in developing programs that meet community needs, working closely with staff, contracted instructors, and service providers to deliver innovative and high-quality offerings. Highly analytical, they use data tracking and performance measures to ensure efficient service delivery, inform program improvements, and support sound decision-making.

Technologically proficient, they play an integral role in managing recreation software systems for registration and facility operations. They will bring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for enhancing recreation services that enrich the lives of the Huntington Beach community.

The mission statement of the Community & Library Services Department is to "provide outstanding programs, services and facilities that enhance and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors" and to "welcome, empower, and enrich our community by providing innovative and traditional library services that inspire and encourage transformation and growth." The Community & Library Services Department carries out this mission by providing a full spectrum of year-round and seasonal recreational, cultural, human, and library services programs.

The Senior Community and Library Services Supervisor provides leadership and direction for recreational operations in the Program Services Division. Supervises, coordinates and oversees the program development, operations, staff, and marketing.

• Analyzes the organization’s mission, goals, and strategic plan for appropriateness and implementation; evaluates program effectiveness and adjusts as required
• Oversees marketing, contract development, monitoring, and sponsorship development; identifies, cultivates, and solicits financial support from grants, sponsors, foundations, and individual and corporate members; develops and oversees the annual fundraising programs
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates assigned portions of city-wide Community Services programs, activities, and events in the assigned area
• Serves as a staff member or representative to foundations and city-appointed commissions, committees, and/or task forces
• Supervises full and part-time staff including hiring and retention, staff training and development, and performance appraisals
• Develops promotional and program materials; makes public presentations on services offered; gathers and disseminates information regarding community services, programs, goals, and community needs; conducts public presentations to community groups
• Coordinates the activities of the assigned area with city-sponsored, co-sponsored, and community-sponsored activities

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: A bachelor’s degree in public administration, organizational leadership, recreation and leisure services, human or social services, or a related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in community center management, public relations, recreation, events, or related experience, including three (3)…