Program Supervisor

Salary : $63,347.44 - $89,136.22 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Career

Job Number : 015091-26-YPCE

Department : Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment

Division : Access Leisure

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2026

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) is hiring a Program Supervisor to support Access Leisure inclusive programs and community centers. This position supports operations in program areas including youth, teens, and senior programming, adaptive recreation, inclusive recreation, special events, and activation of emergency and respite centers. This position is responsible for supervision of career and non-career level staff, program planning, basic budget oversight, and facility management. Additionally, this position collaborates effectively with community partners and departmentwide staff to provide life-enriching programming through management of volunteers, community center support, leadership, and recreation best practices.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with managing facility operations, supervising employees to build a team-oriented culture, and the coordination of collaborative community partnerships to provide recreational services to all ages and abilities. The ideal candidate will have ample experience working with participants of all ages and abilities. A certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and / or being qualified to become a CTRS is desired in the ideal candidate.

To perform professional and supervisory work in a variety of neighborhood and community services, such as recreation, educational enrichment, child care, elder care, camp services, human services, or other special community programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direction is provided by a higher-level position. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of lower-level personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and / or may be required to perform related duties as needed :

• Plan, schedule, and direct the work of employees and volunteers.
• Provide direction and general supervision to lower-level staff.
• Plan and participate in the in-service training of subordinate staff.
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection of part-time and seasonal personnel.
• Prepare schedules and assignments, organize work, and set priorities.
• Review and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Design, evaluate, and recommend continuance, modification, or cancellation of programs and services.
• Establish procedures and guidelines for sites and programs.
• Prepare and submit preliminary budgets, new equipment specifications, and routine and special reports.
• Provide leadership in planning, staffing, reporting, and adopting rules and regulations for activities and programs.
• Analyze the program needs of the city, community, or neighborhood.
• Coordinate with supervisors on staff coverage needs and, as directed, work with others in the scheduling and presentation of various city-wide activities and events.
• Make presentations, provide guidance, and maintain effective relations with public and private groups, engaging their cooperation and assistance in various phases of the overall program.
• Assist in conducting special studies and investigations, and prepare reports in the functions and procedures of programming.
• For the Camp Sacramento position, must reside at camp and supervise the daily operations of camp during the approximately 16-26 week summer season; participate in maintaining facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Experience :

Two years of experience developing and implementing community and

neighborhood programs in recreation, education, child care, elder care, camp services, human services, or other special community programs.

AND

Education :

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with course work in recreation, education, child development, gerontology, or a closely related field.

Substitution :

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License :

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License will be required at the time of appointment.

For positions where ability to drive is not an essential function, the employee must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off-site meetings, events, and trainings.

Age :

For positions at Camp Sacramento and in accordance with California Health and Safety Code, candidates must be at least 25 years of age at the time of appointment.

For child-care and elder-care positions, candidates must meet qualifications in accordance with current laws and regulations.

Assessments :

If considered for appointment, candidates must :

Training :

This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment.

Physical Requirements :

This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, with frequent walking and standing; frequent starts and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations, intermittently, lift, carry or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.

Work Conditions :

May be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and to be on-call.

Environmental Conditions :

Work may be performed indoors or outdoors with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, and pollens.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

If applicants do not list current and / or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) -The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note :

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Program Supervisor examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan / fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS :

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process :

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules :

Union Contracts :

Salary Schedule :

01

APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment

02

PROOF OF EDUCATION : To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment) for information on accepted documentation.

03

EDUCATION CONFIRMATION : If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education in recreation, education, child development, gerontology, or a closely related field by time of appointment if I am selected for this position

04

DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION : I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

05

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

06

Describe your experience working with participants of all ages and abilities. What age groups did you work with and what services did you provide?

07

Describe your experience providing both internal and external customer service, including your experience providing presentations to the public.

08

Describe your experience managing and operating recreation facilities and / or programs. Include the types of facilities or centers you managed and the number of employees you supervised, if any.

09

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION : The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / content / dam / portal / hr / Divisions / ode / workforce-equity-documents / Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.

10

Select all boxes that best describe the items you have been responsible for when developing and / or implementing community and / or neighborhood programs.

11

Select the one option that best describes your experience creating and / or implementing procedures related to on-the-job safety.

12

Select all the boxes that best describe the action(s) you have taken to encourage and / or motivate staff or colleagues.

13

Select the one option that best describes your experience establishing, collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships with various organizations to achieve a successful event and / or a program.

Required Question