Recreation Supervisor Jobs

Position Description

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Recreation Supervisor in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

We are a full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Recreation Supervisor a starting salary of $60,112 - $76,419 depending on your qualifications. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; flexible schedules and work from home opportunities; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion. You can even bring your dog and/or cat to work if they have a solid understanding of office decorum.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• Paid sick leave;
• Paid Parental Leave
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;

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About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, parks, museums, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family. Sugar Land's aggressive economic development program has created a business-friendly environment, and numerous high-profile regional and international corporations have chosen Sugar Land as their corporate home. Sugar Land is also home to an award-winning regional airport and multiple civic organizations for those interested in the community and government.

We are proud to have been named one of the Top 50 places to live in the United States by The Press of Atlantic City and the Top 25 Best Places to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine. We hire people based on their potential, not just their experience. We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Are we the right fit for YOU?

Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of Parks and Recreation? If so, please consider applying for the People Success Partner position today!

Summary of Duties

As a Recreation Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise program, facility and event guests, and enforce rules and safety standards. Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained and in clean and safe condition. Monitor program activities and assist participants in recreation activities and special programs.
• Market and publicize programs, special events and recreation and leisure services to citizens in accordance with city policy.
• Interview and make hiring recommendations for vacancies. Train, coordinate, schedule, coach, and evaluate assigned staff; ensure staff maintains safe, playable, and aesthetically pleasing recreation venues and events, as well as adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations.
• Responsible for inventory control, initiate and track required purchased materials necessary to operate special events, programs and activities. Order supplies and equipment in accordance with Department policies.
• Assist and maintain program accounting and administrative records. Develop program, class, and event budgets and monitor expenditures in compliance with City policies/procedure and track expenditures and revenues.
• Evaluate programs for effectiveness and participation levels. Assist in the development of new programs, and recommend program changes. Track services provided, monitor results, and generate operational reports as needed. Complete all required reports and presentations as needed.
• Coordinate, organize, schedule, budget, develop and implement recreation activities, programs, events, games, enrichment programs, wellness classes, and special programs. Assure activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, and goals.
• Maintain good public relations and address citizen complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
• Supervise operation and maintenance of Imperial Parks and Recreation center (IPRC). Assist in preparation of department budget and monitor department expenditures. Approve administrative requisitions for purchases and maintain the Administration program accounts within budget limits.
• Oversee the set up and take down of equipment and the preparation of venue for activities and events.
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be extremely organized and able to manage the logistics of multiple duties with professionalism and strong communication skills. In addition, strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment is critical for success in the role, as are high levels of accuracy, timeliness and dependability. We are looking for someone who can establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization, work effectively with all levels of employees and management, and assist in providing solutions to challenges that arise.

You are professional and empathetic. Diligent, take initiative and follow through and follow up with projects. Not easily flustered when tense situations arise but are diplomatic and work hard to diffuse conflict and get to resolution. You identify as a public servant and want to leave the world better than you found it. You work well as part of a team but are not afraid to make tough decisions. If this describes you and you meet the following requirements, we would be happy to speak with you:

Formal Education:

An advanced degree or 4 additional years of exempt-level relevant work experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted in lieu of specific education or experience requirements.

Relatable Work Experience:

• Municipal experience is a plus.
• Two years of experience in the Parks & Recreation field, recreation programing, recreation management (or related discipline).

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Training within 6 months.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver License.

Additional Information

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal opportunity employer.