Recreation Program Supervisor – Seniors

Salary: $48,473.37 – $61,803.55 Annually

Location : Albemarle, NC

Job Type: Full-time Regular

Job Number: 00111

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Recreation

Opening Date: 08/02/2023

Closing Date: 9/4/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Scope of Role

Plans, coordinates, implements, and supervises a variety of recreational programming, athletic programming, and special events for the City of Albemarle with a focus on Senior Games, recreation programming, and special events.

Plan, coordinate, teach, and supervise a variety of recreational and leisure time activities for the citizens of the community. Work involves considerable planning and scheduling of activities and contact with participants, volunteers, partners, and contracted personnel. Recruits part-time and volunteer staff, as well as participants; publicizes program activities; coordinates activities with center staff; and supervises the successful implementation of programs. Employee is also responsible for ordering equipment and supplies and maintaining the safety of assigned grounds, buildings, and other facilities. Employee will focus on programs geared toward the senior population and will have knowledge of and support athletics, and other designated recreational areas. Work is performed in accordance with Departmental rules and policies and requires judgment and discretion in interpretation of programs, and the application of game rules, and procedures. Employees are subject to hazards in parks and recreation including working in both inside and outside environments and in extreme temperatures and noise. Duties may also expose the employee to human body fluids and the work is covered by the OSHA requirements of blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Grants and Special Projects Manager and is evaluated in terms of program effectiveness and through observation and public feedback.

Essential Duties

1. Serves as Uwharrie Senior Games Coordinator. Plans, organizes, and promotes the Senior Games program according to Senior Games North Carolina guidelines.
2. Plans, organizes and promotes recreation activities for various age groups including such programs as recreation classes, special events, senior events and trips, programs for youth, and other activities as assigned; arranges schedules, locations, and personnel to staff such activities.
3. Recruits, hires, trains, assigns, and supervises volunteers, coaches, officials and paid staff; reviews and assures standards and requirements are being met.
4. Schedules fields and events; acquires supplies; resolves conflicts.
5. Promotes programs and events and solicits donations or sponsorships; makes presentations to community groups; serves on community/civic boards. Prepares flyers in accordance with Public Information Officer requirements.
6. Schedules times and secures locations for a variety of programs and group performances.
7. Registers participants for various recreational programs and events; collects fees and completes proper forms; maintains various records of events.
8. Monitors and assures clean and neat appearance of the recreation center; communicates with other Departmental staff for preparation of programs and events.
9. Assists in the formulation and execution of Departmental policies and procedures.
10. Assists with locating and applying for grants, administering grants; preparing budget requests; processing purchase orders and maintaining inventory of equipment and supply needs; makes recommendations for budget of activities and programs.
11. Assists in the formulation and execution of Departmental rules and policies.
12. Serves as a liaison with other public and private groups and agencies as directed by Supervisor.
13. Assists in the preparation of regular and special reports as required.
14. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications
Required:

• 2-4 years experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs geared toward a community setting.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in recreation administration, physical education, or related degree and experience in recreational programming with an emphasis on the senior recreational programming; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a current and valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• CPR/First Aid Certification within timeframe determined by supervisor.

Recommended:

• Certified Parks and Recreational Professional.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a computer terminal, utilize measuring devices, operate a motor vehicle, and inspect work of others.

Albemarle will be a place where all people can develop their potential, bringing neighbors together to support a connected community rich in water, air, land, and opportunity.

We are dedicated to providing benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following:

• Medical insurance for individuals provided at 100%; competitive rates for dependent coverage
• Local Gov’t Employees Retirement System plan
• 401K & 457B
• Paid life insurance
• Optional dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and short-term disability subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and employee training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Other benefits to support you in your role (Ex: Tool stipends, annual boot allowance, City mobile phone or reimbursement)

About the City Of Albemarle

The City of Albemarle is home to approximately 16,000 residents and is the county seat of Stanly County. Our city has a thriving business environment, distinctive homes and friendly neighborhoods. Its growing industrial and commercial sectors make Albemarle an attractive place tolive and work. Situated in the beautiful Uwharrie LakesRegion in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Albemarle is conveniently located near several of the state’s urban areas- Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.

Quality of Life

Albemarle is one of the principal communities of the Uwharries Lakes Region, an area that has been described as the “Central Park of North Carolina”. This area is rich in cultural, historical, natural and recreational assets.

Albemarle and Stanly County provide an exceptional opportunity to live in a safe, attractive community that is ideal for raising families or for enjoying retirement. The area benefits from a moderate climate and a landscape of gently rolling hills. Albemarle boasts a variety of beautiful and diverse neighborhoods, both historic and new.