Assistant Recreation Supervisor

City of New Braunfels • New Braunfels, TX

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, this position manages and coordinates the comprehensive administrative and operational activities of the Landa Park Recreation Center including programs, special events and activities. The City of New Braunfels seeks out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years customer service/public interaction experience required
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 1 year of employment: Community First Aid and Safety/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation program, day camp, and special event management.
• Knowledge of marketing and promotion of programs and services.
• Knowledge of operation characteristics, services, and activities of recreation facility management.
• Knowledge of Federal and State safety laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public relations and administrative management, including personnel rules, project management, cost accounting, budgeting, and employee supervision.
• Skill in interpreting customer and facility needs and solving customer service and public relations issues.
• Skill in promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, demands and events.
• Skill in analyzing problems, providing alternatives, identifying solutions in support of established goals, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations.
• Skill in responding to emergencies and determining corrective actions using available resources.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with City employees, State and Federal agencies, and the general public.
• Skill in operating and maintaining a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software and communications equipment.
• Skill in effective, clear, and concise communication, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Recreation programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in ensuring the delivery of high-quality recreation programs and services to the community and assumes the responsibilities of the Supervisor in their absence.
• Assists in managing assigned staff and activities to maintain Landa Recreation Center in a safe condition and to meet community needs; provides leadership to assure that facilities are maintained, and programs are coordinated in alignment with the City’s strategic objectives, State and Federal laws, and within allocated budget.
• Performs liaison functions with local schools, community colleges and universities regarding program and activity planning, educational opportunities, and research projects.
• Assists in managing recreation programming and special event coordination and setup; develops additional programming and events to ensure program growth based on customer preference and trends.
• Assists with hiring, training, and evaluating assigned staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Assists in developing procedures, forms, guidelines, and training programs for all assigned staff members; develops and maintains records, systems, and procedures, as well as written and oral reports and presentations.
• Assists in monitoring and reviewing trends in public recreation operations and management issues and recommends improvements in the City programs.
• Works closely with recreation organizations, community groups, vendors, and regional recreation associations to promote City programs, coordinate operations, and facilitate community participation.
• Responds to all requests for information; provides information to other recreation program managers and organizations; research recreation issues and recommends solutions.
• Assists in managing social media accounts; responds to inquiries and creates posts as appropriate; communicates upcoming Parks activities and events.
• Assists in coordinating special events such as the annual holiday programming, Daddy Daughter Dance, and Parks and Rec Month.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 2:1 match on retirement contribution
• Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year
• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year
• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Bilingual pay offered
• Professional and personal development training available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED