Recreation Center Supervisor

City of Jacksonville NC•Jacksonville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Jacksonville's Recreation Department is looking for an energetic individual to perform intermediate technical and professional and responsible administrative work in conducting a variety of specialized programs and activities in an activity center or similar facility. This role involves managing the Before and After School Program, participating in weekend and evening events, and overseeing staff and activities at a recreation center. The position requires planning and administering diversified programs, assisting with budget preparation, promoting center activities, working with outside agencies, acting as an instructor, recruiting volunteers, scheduling facility use, preparing reports, ordering supplies, maintaining facilities, and evaluating staff performance.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or related field.
6 months to 2 years experience in supervising organized recreational activities.
6 months to 2 years experience in the care of recreational facilities and equipment.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
Possession of CPR and basic first aid certifications.
Ability to obtain CPRP.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, rules, materials and equipment requirements of a variety of recreation activities and ability to give routine instructions.
Thorough knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation, psychology, and sociology, and of personal health and hygiene.
General knowledge of first aid practices and techniques.
Ability to adhere to program standards and objectives outlined by superiors, and to lead and instruct groups in games, sports and other recreational activities.
Ability to resolve disputes with firmness and impartiality.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public.

Responsibilities

Planning, scheduling, coordinating and supervising the activities and staff at a recreation center.
Overseeing the preparation and maintenance of files and records.
Plans and administers a diversified program suited to the needs of the center's participants and potential participants.
Assists with center budget preparation and implementation.
Promotes center activities by preparing and distributing promotional brochures.
Works with outside agencies to plan and present programs aimed at a diverse population.
Acts as instructor for center activities; participates in field trips.
Recruits volunteers for various programs.
Schedules and supervises use of City facilities by participant groups, enforces rules and regulations and maintains order and discipline.
Prepares information for program brochures.
Prepares reports on activities; requests and orders materials and supplies.
Supervises or assists in the maintaining of cleanliness and order of the recreation center.
Prepares facilities, equipment and grounds for center activities; maintains security.
Maintains personnel and activity reports; fills out accident reports and administers first aid.
Evaluates the work of center staff.