The Recreation Supervisor- Arts will be responsible for the development and supervision of an ongoing range of performing arts programs and community events, as well as visual and public art programs associated with the Cultural Arts Division. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about musicians, performers, artists, theaters, visual art spaces, arts organizations, and cultural communities that represent the larger ecosystem within Encinitas and throughout the region and state.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of: recreation program planning, administration, and supervision principles and practices; public relations principles; marketing theories, principles, and practices; budgeting principles; first aid methods, practices, and safety precautions; office administration practices; recordkeeping practices and principles; applicable age-appropriate activities, programs, and materials; principles in focused area of expertise.

The ideal candidate will have skill in: monitoring and evaluating employees; prioritizing and assigning work; using a computer and related software applications; maintaining records; exercising good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations; scheduling programs and events; overseeing recreation program sites and equipment; planning, developing, supervising, and managing events; soliciting sponsorships and donations; evaluating program effectiveness; conducting needs assessments; preparing and giving presentations; preparing and maintaining records and reports; developing and administering budgets; interpreting and explaining policies and procedures; operating a motor vehicle; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Programming and Leadership, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above.

A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration/Systems Management or a related field, and one year of progressively responsible full-time experience related to recreation programming including budgeting and supervision.

A completed on-line application with both an attached resume and cover letter
are required and must be received by:
August 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon)
* * Incomplete application packets are not reviewed * *

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. All employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (including booster if eligible) as a condition of employment.