Recreation Supervisor Jobs

DEFINITION: Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of staff responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and conducting a variety of recreation and leisure programs, services, and activities to various communities within a designated geographic region; organizes, and coordinates community recreation and leisure programs, services, activities, and facility operations across multiple sites; develops, implements, evaluates, promotes, and supervises programs and program staff which may include; youth programs, aquatics, youth and adult sports, seasonal programs, special interest classes, and community events; fosters cooperative working relationships with various public, private, and community groups and across geographic regions; provides professional staff support to the Community Services Manager relative to the assigned area(s) of responsibility; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from a Community Services Manager. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is the full supervisory-level class within the Community Services Department that exercises independent judgement on diverse and specialized community, recreation, and leisure programs districtwide with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibility associated with the work. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of community service and/or recreation staff either directly or through subordinate working supervisors and for providing professional support to management staff in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for assigned facilities, projects, and programs; participates in the annual budget preparation; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications as required; assumes responsibility for administration of budget applicable to area of assignment including monitoring and controlling expenditures.
• Supervises the preparation of and executes program publicity brochures, press releases, flyers, and forms.
• Supervises and oversees the effectiveness of the recreation program operations, activities, facilities maintenance, and community events and recommends improvements or modifications.
• Develops, maintains, and reviews a variety of staff, financial, and statistical reports related to the area of assignment.
• Develops, plans, supervises, implements, and evaluates recreation and leisure programs, activities, and/or systems within assigned geographic region comprised of multiple communities and community center facilities; establishes schedules and methods for providing community and recreation services.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Acts as a representative to community groups, private businesses, and others regarding questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation and leisure program operations, activities, and services.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of program and service delivery methods; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of community service and/or recreation staff responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, delivering, and evaluating community service, recreation, and leisure programs, services, activities, and facility operations within a designated geographic service region comprised of multiple communities.
• Provides administrative support to the department, such as conducting research, performing special projects, developing reports, or compiling statistics.
• Coordinates first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), water safety instruction (WSI), and other safety training and certification courses for staff as needed.
• Participates in ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and licensing laws and guidelines; maintains and updates all records required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
• Assists with development of recreation contract administration and use agreements.
• Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends promotions and initial disciplinary action; participates in employee recruitment and selection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Evaluates community recreation needs and interests; analyzes data and recommends new recreation programs or improvements to meet community needs.
• Represents the District in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, and the public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,924.85 - $97,317.45 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person