Recreation Program Supervisor (Youth and Adult Sports)

Strongsville, City of•44136, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a responsible administrative and managerial position responsible for organizing, supervising, and coordinating recreation sports programs and activities. The role involves supervising staff and volunteers, managing various sports leagues, and ensuring the efficient operation of recreation programs, leagues, tournaments, and special events. The position requires a strong understanding of recreation principles, athletic leagues, and program development, as well as the ability to manage budgets, develop marketing materials, and evaluate program effectiveness. The role also involves building positive relationships with participants, staff, and community organizations.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and responsibilities of planning, promoting, and organizing of recreational activities for all age groups.
Completion of a standard high school course and supplemented by a college level degree in recreation; or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.
Strong knowledge of youth and adult athletic leagues and recreational programming.
Ability to develop plans and programs on a short- and long-term basis.
Ability to prepare and present sports in a concise and clear manner.
Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of full time and part time program and office staff.
Ability to organize multiple programs and events simultaneously.
Ability to adapt programs to the particular needs of the participants.
Dependability, good physical condition, flexible working hours including week-ends and evenings as necessary and scheduled.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, coaches, officials, community organizations, and the public.
Knowledge of athletic field preparation, facility management, and risk management practices.
Ability to supervise, motivate, and evaluate seasonal and part-time employees.
Excellent leadership, communication, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
Requires frequent evening, weekend, and holiday work based on program schedules.
Requires walking, standing, lifting equipment, and working in varying weather conditions.
Must respond to changing field conditions and operational needs during recreation activities.

Nice To Haves

Supervises staff assigned by Director.
In the Director’s absence, reports to the Mayor.

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for T-Ball/Softball/Baseball programs (men's, women's, co-ed, youth leagues).
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff, league supervisors, scorekeepers, officials, and seasonal employees.
Coordinate program schedules, facilities, fields, equipment, instructors, officials, scorekeepers, league supervisors, and support staff.
Attend league meetings, coaches' meetings, manager meetings, drafts, and other recreation-related meetings.
Ensure fields, parks, and recreation facilities are properly prepared, maintained, clean, safe, and ready for scheduled activities.
Handle day-to-day situations and problems within leagues and programs, and be responsible for game officials.
Supervise game officials and ensure proper coverage at all scheduled contests.
Serve as the primary contact for daily league operations by resolving participant concerns, interpreting league rules, verifying standings, and managing game-day operations.
Confirm recreation staff payroll sheets and timecards and submit them to the Director of Recreation for approval.
Schedule and supervise ground crew personnel responsible for field preparation, park maintenance, and restroom cleanliness.
Prepare schedules, registration reports, attendance records, league standings, and other program documentation.
Monitor field and park conditions and determine, in coordination with the Director of Recreation, whether games or activities should be postponed or canceled due to weather or safety concerns.
Perform daily operational duties in the absence of the Director of Recreation and complete other assignments as directed.
Assist the Director of Recreation in developing, administering, and monitoring departmental budgets.
Assist in developing marketing materials, promotional campaigns, program guides, social media content, and community outreach initiatives.
Evaluate recreation programs and recommend improvements to increase participation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, coaches, volunteers, schools, community organizations, and residents.
Assist with tournaments, camps, seasonal events, and other department-sponsored activities.
Coordinate with independent contractors and third-party program providers to schedule facility use, ensure compliance with department policies, execute facility use agreements, and provide quality recreational opportunities.