Job Details

Salary : $80,350.40 - $97,656.00 Annually
Location : South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type: Full time regular
Job Number: 202500046
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 10/06/2025
Closing Date: 10/26/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
The City of South Lake Tahoe is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Recreation Supervisor to lead operations at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Recreation and Aquatics Center. We're looking for a motivated and experienced leader to help shape this dynamic facility into a vibrant hub for community connection, health, and recreation.

As a key member of the Recreation Division, the Recreation Supervisor will oversee day-to-day operations of the facility, including supervision of cashiers, facility rentals, tournaments, and comprehensive facility programming. This position is responsible for recruiting, training, and managing a team of full- and part-time staff, while also planning, coordinating, and implementing a wide variety of recreational programs and services that serve the diverse needs of our residents and visitors.

In addition to operational oversight, the Recreation Supervisor plays a vital role in setting program goals, developing budgets, creating policies and procedures, and ensuring alignment with the City's overall strategic priorities. This role requires strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence in public service.

This position is ideal for a passionate and experienced recreation professional who thrives in a leadership role and is ready to make a lasting impact on community wellness and engagement. If you're ready to be part of a transformative project and help create a welcoming, active, and inclusive space for the South Lake Tahoe community, we encourage you to apply.
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The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:

• $6,697 - $8,140 per month
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Education Incentive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement
• Bilingual Incentive Pay
• 88 Hours of Vacation Time
• 12 days of Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• CalPERS Pension Plan
• City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the program

Recruitment Process
Applications Accepted: October 6 - 26, 2025
Applications Reviewed: October 27 - 31, 2025
Oral Panel Interview: November 3 - 14, 2025, Final date TBD
Department Interview: Mid-late November
Hiring and Onboarding: Ideally early to mid December
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, leisure studies, physical education, public administration, business administration, or related field.

Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible recreation program administration experience including some administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.

License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California or Nevada driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, certificates in the following areas: Title 22 first aid for public safety, CPR, lifeguard training, and Water Safety Instructor.

Supplemental Information

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office and field environment; travel to different sites; exposure to inclement weather conditions; exposure to irate and abusive individuals; exposure to mechanical hazards and to hazardous traffic conditions; limited exposure to hazardous materials; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and field setting; to walk or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to operate assigned equipment and vehicle; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Disaster Service Worker

All full-time, permanent City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
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Please briefly describe how you meet the qualifications for this position and why you would be a strong candidate.
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Do you have any of the following certificates? If so, which one(s)?- Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety- CPR - Lifeguard Training- Water Safety Instructor
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Do you have any relatives currently working for the City of South Lake Tahoe? If yes, please list their name.
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