Recreation Manager

Overview

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Closing Date: February 18, 2026

Located in the heart of Northern California, West Sacramento is a thriving, centrally positioned city recognized as a regional leader and an emerging hub for commerce and development. The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a strong, connected community where pride, purpose, and care come together to create inclusive spaces that celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to our mission: “Parks Make Life Better.” If you re passionate about community service, innovation, and making a lasting impact, we welcome you to join our team.

The Recreation Manager reports to the Director of Parks and Recreation and provides oversight for multiple City facilities and program sites, including the West Sacramento Community Center, Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse, Discovery Preschool, Club West Teen Center, and several school locations serving after school programs. The position is responsible for a diverse portfolio of recreation services, including youth and teen activities, active aging programs, part-time preschool, summer camps, facility rentals, art gallery operations, communitywide special events, and a regionally recognized Black Box Theater available for public rental.

As a key member of the Parks and Recreation Department’s management team, the Recreation Manager provides strategic leadership and ensures the delivery of balanced, inclusive, and high-quality recreation programs that are responsive to the evolving needs of the West Sacramento community.

Definition: The Recreation Manager plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates and evaluates multiple programs within the Recreation Division and supervises assigned staff and volunteers. The Recreation Manager is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager.

Supervision received and exercised: The Recreation Manager receives direction from the Director of Parks & Recreation. The Recreation Manager provides direct supervision to professional level staff, as well as technical and extra help staff.

Class characteristics: This is a management-level classification with overall responsibility for managing all program activities and facility oversight within assigned areas, including but not limited to recreation and sports programs, and facility and venue rentals.

• Assists in the development and implementation of Parks and Recreation department goals, objectives, policies and procedures;
• Leads the development, coordination and implementation of a diverse and inclusive recreation program that is responsive to community needs
• Collaborate with staff, county, community and school district agencies to partner on programs, services and special events.
• Conducts regular program evaluation and resident satisfaction surveys.
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities, recommends and implements improvements and modifications, and prepares various reports on operations and activities
• Responsible for all activities conducted are in accordance with rules, regulations and risk management principles ensuring participant safety.
• Responsible for budget coordination including the preparation, planning and monitoring of the division budget.
• Oversees purchasing processes for supplies, equipment, and services needed for community programming or facility operations; reconciles expenditures as required; ensures all subordinate staff are working within established purchasing policies.
• Accurately tracks, maintains, and oversees the inventory of various equipment, supplies, and assets.
• Manages indoor and/or outdoor recreation facilities;
• Collaborates with various departments to ensure necessary facility maintenance, information technology support, construction projects and custodial services are completed in assigned areas.
• Monitors, coordinates and administers agreements, contracts, memoranda and grants;
• Selects, trains, instructs, motivates, supervises, and evaluates assigned regular and seasonal staff;
• Develops…