Job Description

Posting number: 202600582

Department: Parks and Recreation Department

Division: Recreation

Job classification: Assistant Center Supervisor (City)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

Assistant Center Supervisor - Easterday Recreation Center

Lincoln Parks and Recreation is seeking an Assistant Center Supervisor to support a comprehensive recreation program with a strong focus on adaptive recreation. This position plays a key role in creating inclusive, engaging experiences for participants of all ages and abilities while supporting daily operations, staff leadership, and community partnerships.

What You’ll Do

This role blends program leadership, participant engagement, facility oversight, and staff coordination. You will provide both administrative support and direct service, helping ensure a safe, welcoming, organized, and high-quality experience for everyone who enters the Center.

• Bring inclusive, adaptive recreation programs to life—designing experiences that are fun, meaningful, and accessible for all participants.
• Lead programs and events, from summe camps, classes and clubs to Special Olympics activities, creating a welcoming space where everyone belongs.
• Recruit, inspire, and support a passionate team of staff and volunteers who elevate the Center’s mission every day.
• Build strong community connections and spread the word about our programs through engaging outreach and creative communication.

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a community focused team committed to inclusion, recreation for all, and high-quality programming. This role offers meaningful daily interactions with participants, opportunities for creativity in program development, and the chance to help shape a welcoming and supportive Center environment.

We Are Welcoming

Lincoln Parks and Recreation values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. If you are passionate about adaptive recreation, community engagement, program leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-matched retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off
• Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Schedule

August-Mid May: Tuesday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mid May-August: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 pm (Summer Camp hours)

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by college-level coursework in recreation, physical education or related field plus two years of experience related to the delivery of recreation programs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.