Youth Recreation Supervisor

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Closing date: Wednesday, August 24th at 5pm PST

Benefit Type: Full Time, Salary Exempt Employee

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

Bend Park and Recreation District is the largest childcare provider of school-age kids in Central Oregon. In partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, the Kids Inc. program serves families with high-quality afterschool and no school day care

About the job:

The Youth Recreation Supervisor 1 is responsible for leading an assigned program area and staff to support the District’s goals and to create positive community experiences.

A day in the life:

• Manages and oversees all staff in program area, including providing direction and leadership to staff and volunteers.
• Responsible for staff scheduling and reviewing time and attendance, including managing leave request and time entry approvals.
• Leads and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned program to meet District goals.
• Identifies and responds to community needs, program trends and District strategic programming and outreach goals.
• Assists in preparing the budget for a program area; works within the established budget; monitors and makes adjustments to remain within budget, including making decisions on staffing levels.
• Provides for the ongoing care and maintenance needs of assigned equipment and resources, including the maintenance of required records and documentation.
• Maintains a safe environment for staff and for participants.
• Organizes, maintains and purchases program area supplies and equipment. Makes recommendations for larger purchases to Recreation Services Manager.
• Promotes collaboration efforts with other program areas, departments, agencies, community organizations and businesses.
• Responds to questions, concerns and complaints regarding program service, staff or operations.
• Plans, identifies, recommends, and prioritizes opportunities for continuous improvements and/or specific enhancements for the District and the community.
• Assists in developing, monitoring and managing program or division budgets; manages contracts and allocates resources.
• Communicates changes in programs, procedures or focus with subordinates.
• May represent the District at community events and engagements.
• May be assigned special projects as needed.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong Knowledge of:

• Principles, development, practices, implementation and evaluation of after school and summer camp programming and other assigned programs;
• Project management techniques and methods;
• Effective supervision, training and performance management practices;
• Effective customer service best practices; and
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for assigned program area.

Skill and Ability to:

• Demonstrate excellent planning, organization, problem solving, initiative, prioritization and conflict resolution skills;
• Manage a high volume of tasks at one time, including organizing and prioritizing own work and the work of others;
• Exercise independent initiative and decision-making skills;
• Work cooperatively with others and create positive, constructive and respectful relationships with staff and the general public;
• Analyze data and draw logical conclusions, and effectively interpret policies and procedures;
• Maintain working knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and other computer programs as well as operating common office equipment.
• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail and in person.
• Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others; and
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.

What we’re looking for:

Required Experience & Training:

1. Associate’s degree or equivalent two years of college coursework; AND
2. Two (2) years of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks; AND
3. Two (2) years of team lead experience; OR
4. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

License and Certifications:

1. Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.
2. Some positions in this classification may be required to have basic first aid and CPR training and certification.
3. Other specialty licenses and certifications may be required depending on program area of assignment.

Supervision Received:

Reports directly to a Supervisor 3. Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decision in advance.

Supervision Exercised:

Provides direction and supervision to staff which may include recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating and managing performance, developing goals, providing discipline, responding to grievances, and effectively recommending terminations responsibilities. May provide guidance and consultation to other District staff, contractors, and volunteers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• Duties may be performed both indoors and outdoors with environment exposures, including excessive temperatures and inclement weather.
• Some program areas may subject the employees to atmospheric conditions; noise; vibration; and oils.
• Work schedule may be varied and includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Some positions require the ability to work a rotating on-call schedule and may require working during off duty hours for emergency call-outs.
• Remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods of time, move about the office occasionally.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling and kneeling.
• Some positions may require daily standing and walking over uneven terrain, such as parks and trails, with up/down inclines, paved and unpaved surfaces for surfaces.
• Ability to work and maintain focus in a work environment with moderate noise (i.e., working around others making periodic phone calls or having conversations) and with frequent interruptions.
• May be required to travel to locations in, around, or outside the greater Bend area, including travel to District sites.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to maintain sustained concentration on computer screens; use keyboards and a variety of peripherals.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training and willingness to learn the skills required for the position. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on district needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.

• Accountability • Customer Service Orientation • Safety • Judgment and Decision Making • Teamwork and Cooperation • Results Orientation •

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran’s preference.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that our application system does now allow you to save and come back. You will have to complete the application once you have started it. This position has some supplemental questions that might require extra time. Please ensure you have all the information you need to complete the application.

1.Describe your previous supervisory experience including your role in:

• A. Hiring
• B. Managing and Evaluating Performance
• C. Disciplinary Action including responding to grievances and termination
• Include the number of years, number of employees and your level of authority (assist, recommend or final decision)

2. Tell us about your experience working with children in afterschool and/or summer camp programs Describe your management style. How has this style helped you successfully manage a program and/or work group?
3. This position will work with a variety of youth displaying varying levels of behavior. Tell us about your experience managing behavioral problems. Please give examples
4. This position requires teamwork, communication, and information sharing. Describe you role on past teams and how it contributes to team goals. Describe your views on effective team dynamics, and how you have demonstrated accountability to a team in previous work experience

Salary Description

$28.46 – $32.44