Leisure Services Supervisor - Ferretti/Baugo Creek County Park

POSITION Leisure Services Supervisor - FerrettieBaugo Creek County Park DEPARTMENT Parks WORK SCHEDULE 8am-430pm M-F nights weekends and holidays required SALARY 42151 STATUS Open FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt DATES Until filled To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge skill andor abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Leisure Services Supervisor for St. Joseph County Parks Department responsible for planning and providing quality leisure programs events and recreational activities. Responsibilities Develops coordinates plans and works leisure services programs special events and recreational activities including canoeing kayaking disc golf fishing hayrides archery orienteering geocaching and special events. Actively oversees disc golf operations on a daily basis by collecting fees and operating the pro shop Supervises part-time and seasonal staff including interviewing job candidates making hiring decisions orienting new subordinates planning delegating scheduling work assignments establishing specific work goals evaluating performance results keeping supervisor and assigned staff informed of organizational developments and maintaining discipline and recommending corrective action. Assists with supervising part-time and seasonal staff after hours and on weekends. Kiosk development display and brochure creation for use throughout the parks Works in a team environment and independently to plan conduct and evaluate public programs Prepares written evaluations of Leisure Services programs and activities including budgeting and tracking materials personnel and attendance records maintaining required paperwork and monetary deposits assessing programs and preparing written reports. Operates utility vehicle 15-passenger van with trailer snowmobile tractor and various equipment and tools in the performance of duties. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Strong leadership organizational and time-management skills with the ability to speak publicly delegate tasks and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-moving environment. Proven experience 1-3 years working with the public organizing and running programs. Knowledge of outdoor program design scheduling and inventory of equipment. Must have adequate transportation to commute to work and between parks. Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment work under time pressure on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods at times in extreme weather conditions. Must be able to regularly work a flexible schedule including extensive evenings and weekends. EducationExperience Baccalaureate Degree in Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Recreation Management Natural Resources Management Environmental Education Elementary Education or related field. Equivalent job experience will also be considered. Must be at least 21 years of age. Experience working with differing age groups preferred Thorough knowledge of accepted practices and principles relating to Leisure Services and outdoor education and recreation with ability to plan promote and implement programs to meet the recreational and educational needs of various members and groups in the community. Physical Requirements Must have the ability to lift objects of 50lbs or more Must be able to hike distances of a mile on trails of mixed terrain Requires close and distant vision color and depth perception hearing manual dexterity and the ability to communicate effectively Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions