Recreation Programs Supervisor

Salary: $64,633.00 Annually

Location : Green River, WY

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2023-REC_PROG_SUPV

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Leisure Programs

Opening Date: 09/13/2023

Closing Date: 9/27/2023 11:59 PM Mountain

DEFINITION
Under direction, this position will supervise, assign, coordinate, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing recreation programs, services and activities. The Recreation Programs Supervisor is also responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks and professional recreation work relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Specifically, this position oversees severaly major City recreation programs such as youth gymnastics, GRASP, Summer Day Camp, Green River Arts Council and the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo. Other programs will be assigned based on departmental need.
SUPERVISION

• Reports to the Director of Parks & Recreation.
• Exercises direct supervision over technical and part-time staff, as well as volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.

Plan, prioritize, assign, coordinate, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for providing recreation programs, services, and activities including recreational classes, health and fitness classes, aquatics classes, tournaments, special events, and sports leagues.
Plan, schedule and supervise indoor and/or outdoor games such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, swimming lessons and meets, and special events; conduct league and group meetings.

Enforce all departmental rules and policies, as well as processes/procedures specific to certain sports/leagues.

Coordinate with Parks Division, Recreation Center, Pavilion, schools, and other agencies for use of facilities.

Collect and account for fees, charges, and revenues generated by programs.

Evaluate programs and services and recommend enhancements/modifications.

Manage the Pavilion.

Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.

Recommend and assist in the implementation of recreation program goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing recreation services; implement policies and procedures.

Research and prepare grants and determine other sources of revenue.

Participate in the preparation and administration of the assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.

Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints.

Evaluate community needs and interests; prepare community surveys; recommend new recreation programs to meet community needs.

Prepare promotional and marketing materials, brochures, posters, program evaluations, and correspondence; develop and oversee marketing and advertising campaigns.

Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations to civic, social, and business groups; consult with business, school officials, social and service groups, and the public regarding programs and facilities.

Oversee the management of capital improvement projects.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in recreation.

Prepare reports and correspondence.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive recreation program, including programs and facilities operation.
• Principles and practices of recreation and leisure program development for all age groups.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Procedures, methods, and techniques of recreation program development, administration, and promotion.
• Rules, practices, techniques, and equipment used in specialized recreation activities.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Techniques used in public relations.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting.
• Principles of business mathematics and accounting procedures.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• CPR and First Aid.
• Principles of budget preparation and control.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in area of assigned work.

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Supervise, organize, and review the work of technical, seasonal, part time, and volunteer personnel.
• Perform professional level recreation program planning, scheduling, and implementation in one or more specialized areas.
• Analyze and evaluate community needs and work with community organizations in developing recreation programs.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned recreation programs and functions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of responsible professional experience in recreation and leisure programs, including some supervisory experience.
• Progressively responsible administrative work in a parks and recreation organization, volunteer work with recreation and leisure programs, and facility management experience may be included as part of the seven years of experience.

Education or Training:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation administration, physical education, or a related field is desirable. In the absence of a degree, equivalent training and coursework may be considered.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within the first year on the job, a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification and/or an Associate Park and Recreation Professional (APRP) Certification.
• Possession of First Aid and CPR Certificates.
• If assigned to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the aquatic programs, the ability to obtain an Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) Certification and/or a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and lift 25 lbs.; exposure to outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for evening meetings and events scheduled during non-working hours.

Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, FBI fingerprint check, job-related physical exam, drug screening test and motor vehicle record check.

The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.

The City of Green River provides an excellent benefit package for full-time positions. Some of the items included are:

City-Paid

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• State Retirement Contributions (both employer & employee contribution amounts)
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Time
• Personal Day

Voluntary

• Life Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• AFLAC Insurance (variety of plans, options & coverage)