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RECREATION SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Under direction of the Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation or designee performs responsible professional work at a supervisory level by planning, supervising, training, and coordinating staff and activities for one or a combination of the following assignments:
Playgrounds and Facilities, Athletics and Aquatics, Special Events, Youth, Teen, Classes, Special Groups and Programs and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey-level supervisory class. General supervision is provided by the Parks Beaches and Recreation Director or designee. Responsibilities include general supervision of staff, volunteers, and Recreation Coordinators.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plan, supervise, and coordinate a variety of programs and activities within a designated supervisory assignment.
Select, train, motivate and supervise staff and volunteers; work with employees to correct deficiencies and implement discipline.
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
Inspect, evaluate, and recommend changes in operations and activities of assigned programs and personnel to maintain quality and quantity; assess community needs and maintaining good community relations; review with appropriate management staff; and implement improvements.
Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned recreation services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and revaluate work products, methods and procedures; conduct staff meetings to plan and evaluate program content, techniques, and problem areas and resolve problems.
Work cooperatively with other program supervisors and outside agencies and organizations to plan and implement special events.
Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary; handle funds in accordance with
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City policies and procedures.
Contract for services with instructors and vendors; process payments.
Prepare news releases, social media posts, reports, and studies; manage website content.
Manage the community recreation centers and sports facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• The objectives, basic psychology, methods and techniques of organizing groups in a recreational setting.
• Special areas of recreation programming, playground safety and first-aid methods
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive recreation program.
• Methods and techniques of recreation program planning. • Various community education programs.
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control. • Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
• Modern computers and work-related software applications including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, online recreation registration and other recreationbased programs. • Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. • Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
• Plan, direct, supervise, evaluate, and coordinate the work of recreation staff. • Interpret and explain City recreation program policies and procedures. • Supervise and coordinate assigned recreation program activities and operations. • Ensure program compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. • Elicit community and organizational support for assigned recreation programs. • Prepare and administer assigned recreation program budgets. • Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. • Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Use volunteers effectively.
• Effectively explore innovative methods of making programs self-supporting. • Attend work: and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience
Three years of increasingly responsible, professional recreation and/or human services experience, or a related field.
Education
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in recreation, or a related field.
License and/or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, first aid and CPR certificates prior to completion of probation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to use standard recreation/office equipment, including a computer; strength to lift and carry office and recreation materials weighing up to 35 pounds and to reach and stoop to participate in recreational activities; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Revised: July 11, 2022
Bargaining Unit: Teamsters Miscellaneous Local 856
Title: Recreation Supervisor
Compensation: $7,747 - $8,910