Supervisor-Recreation Programs

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$61,152.00 - $61,152.00

Hourly:

$31.36 - $31.36

Department:

Culture & Recreation, Recreation

Division:

Aquatics

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating recreation programs, facilities, and staff within the City's recreation division, ensuring effective delivery of services to meet community needs and departmental objectives while providing guidance and oversight to team members.

Essential Job Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and manage recreation program operations including scheduling, registration, staffing, and facility oversight
• Supervise, train, and evaluate full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff, as well as contractors and volunteers, ensuring all meet certification and competency requirements
• Manage day-to-day operations of staff and programming across multiple facilities
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets while maintaining accurate departmental records and operational documentation
• Coordinate staff assignments, approve schedules, and ensure adequate coverage for all programs and events
• Oversee athletic and aquatic programming, including youth and adult leagues, lesson operations, and instructor placement
• Procure, inventory, and manage program supplies, equipment, and uniform distribution to support safe and efficient operations
• Ensure safe and compliant operation of City recreation facilities, including aquatic and athletic venues
• Collaborate with Recreation Department employees to market programs and secure sponsorships for teams and programs
• Represent the department at community meetings and events while maintaining cooperative relationships with allied public and community organizations
• Provide customer service, resolve patron concerns, and address injuries, disputes, and conflicts as they arise
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 3-5 years of experience in recreation, aquatic, or athletic program coordination and management
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Lifeguard Instructor certification, if applicable
• Pool Operator of Record certification, if applicable

Physical Demands

• Constantly communicates with program participants, staff, officials, and community members
• Frequently moves about recreation facilities and outdoor areas
• Frequently remains in a stationary position while performing administrative duties
• Regularly operates standard office equipment
• Regularly observes recreation activities and monitors safety
• Regularly demonstrates and participates in recreation activities
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions
• Occasionally lifts and moves recreation equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

This position operates in both indoor and outdoor settings, including recreation facilities, sports fields, aquatic venues, and office environments. May be exposed to various weather conditions when overseeing outdoor activities. Work schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on program requirements. Regular travel between facilities is required.

Supervisory Responsibility

Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of a team, establishing tasks, and receiving guidance and oversight from the manager. Typically supervises paraprofessional, clerical/support, or general worker classified employees.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Management reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions, job duties, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, maintain regular attendance, and perform assigned duties during established work hours.

Employees of the City may be directed to train on emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and may be required to execute these duties fully during times of emergency. This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or other emergency duties as assigned.

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