Job Description

Posting number: 2787

Department: PARKS AND RECREATION

Job classification: Recreation Program Supervisor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks

Summary

This position supervises and participates in activities at a community or recreation center or playground.

Examples of duties

• Directs the activities of an assigned recreation center, playground, or community center.
• Provides input regarding the planning, scheduling, organizing, and directing of City-wide recreation programs.
• Attends parent meetings.
• Assists in the scheduling of activities.
• Collects monies for various recreational functions.
• Compiles and maintains necessary records.
• Assists in planning and scheduling programs for various civic organizations.
• Organizes and participates in the staging of amateur programs.
• Sets up and takes down apparatus for activities.
• Prepares and arranges exhibits.
• Recommends necessary supplies and equipment purchases.
• Assists patrons in various tasks.
• Assists in maintaining order at functions.
• Inspects assigned areas and reports conditions needing repairs.
• Operates sound, video and lighting equipment.
• Maintains records of revenues and receipts.
• Resolves complaints and inquiries from the public.
• Instructs in various recreational activities.
• Inventories and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Solicits and collects sponsorships for athletic programming.
• Coordinates and supervises field trips.
• Creates advertising materials, including flyers, posters, and postcards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or in a course of study related to the occupational field. Experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience relevant to the major duties/essential functions of the position. Part-time experience will be prorated.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated with an acceptable driving record.
• DCF 40-hour Childcare Facility Training Requirement started within first 90 days of employment and must be completed one (1) year from the date the training began.
• City will pay for the DCF 40-hour childcare requirements and testing a maximum of 3 takes
• CPR and First Aid certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Applicant must be able to work at various locations and varying shifts, holidays, weekends, and evening hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computers, computer software, calculator, copiers, and fax machine.
• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.