Parks and Recreation Supervisor

Village of Brown Deer•Brown Deer, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks and Recreation Supervisor plans, coordinates, organizes, and oversees events and programs in the Village of Brown Deer. The position promotes the community as a place to play through recreation programming and special events, using the Village’s parks, open spaces, and facilities. The role also provides supervisory and administrative support in the absence of the Parks and Recreation Director and/or Parks and Recreation Supervisor, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time experience as a parks and recreation supervisor.
Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
Knowledge of recreation programming, aquatic operations, facility and park maintenance, supervision, and administration.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
Ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, evening, and weekend hours as necessary.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks, Leisure Services, or a related field; preferred but not required.
Lifeguard Training and CPR for Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instruction, and Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certifications; preferred but not required. Must be willing to obtain one or all within 6 months to 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, conduct, and supervise athletic and recreational programs, activities, and events at parks and facilities.
Coordinate and conduct registrations and reservations for events and activities.
Coordinate rental reservations, including tours, payment and refund processing, communication with rental users, and staff coordination.
Maintain inventories of equipment, supplies, and materials used for programs and activities.
Operate equipment and tools associated with department programs and work activities.
Communicate with supervisors, departments, employees, volunteers, instructors, coaches, officials, organizations, participants, parents, spectators, vendors, sponsors, businesses, community members, and other individuals to coordinate work activities.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise seasonal and part-time personnel for programs and activities.
Assist with preparing and monitoring program budgets, including revenue projections and expenditure tracking; calculate activity fees, collect payments, and issue receipts.
Respond to suggestions, questions, and complaints about programs and activities; provide information, research problems, and initiate resolutions.
Provide supervisory and administrative support in the absence of the Parks and Recreation Director and/or Parks and Recreation Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.