REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Classification Plan and the City’s Salary Resolution to Add the Classification of Assistant Recreation Services Coordinator and Update the Schedule of Pay
Report
BACKGROUND
This report recommends amending the Classification Plan and the City’s Salary Resolution to update the schedule of pay to add the newly established classification of Assistant Recreation Services Coordinator.
EXISTING POLICY
Section 1103, entitled Classification, of the City Charter states that additions or changes to the classification plan may be adopted from time to time by the City Council upon the recommendation of the City Manager.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
DISCUSSION
In August 2021, the Department of Library and Recreation Services requested to study a potential Assistant Recreation Services Coordinator classification that would supervise casual staff. This need was identified when reviewing the staffing structure for the newly established year-round aquatics program.
The Assistant Recreation Services Coordinator will provide skill and experience in recreation programming, without the responsibility of managing an entire program. The Assistant Recreation Services Coordinator may be assigned to sports, facilities, and aquatics; youth and teens; special populations; or marketing and events. This classification will receive general supervision from a Recreation Services Coordinator or Recreation Division professional staff.
The initial assignment for this classification will be in the Aquatics Division. The position will supervise and schedule casual pool managers and lifeguards in the year-round delivery of lap swim and water exercise programs. The classification will be responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of a community service and/or recreation program. Other responsibilities include interacting with participants, parents and community members while supervising recreation facilities, responding to requests for information and program complaints, assisting in recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating assigned contract or casual staff, and performing other duties as assigned.
This classification provides an opportunity for future growth potential in the recreation field. This classification is distinguished from the higher-level Recreation Services Coordinator 1/2 in that the Assistant Recreation Services Coordinator is not responsible for the full scope of the program and program delivery.
This classification will be represented by SEA/ IFPTE Local 21. SEA/IFPTE Local 21 was provided notice and an opportunity to comment on the job descriptions and proposed pay rates for the represented classification.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Assistant Recreation Services Coordinator would be budgeted within the Department of Library and Recreation Services. The full cost of the position is approximately $104,000 per year. This will be offset by the reduction of a Facility Attendant position for a net cost increase of approximately $29,000 per year. Over twenty years the total cost increase is anticipated to be approximately $550,000.
Recreation programs are funded by the General Fund and partially offset by program revenues.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall, Sunnyvale Public Library and Department of Public Safety. In addition, the agenda and report are available at the Office of the City Clerk and on the City's website.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution Amending the Classification Plan and the City’s Salary Resolution to Add the Classification of Assistant Recreation Services Coordinator and Update the Schedule of Pay Effective December 12, 2021.
Staff
Prepared by: Delanie LoFranco, Human Resources Manager
Reviewed by: Tina Murphy, Director, Human Resources
Reviewed by: Jaqui Guzmán, Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Kent Steffens, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution