Recreation Program Supervisor (Tier2)

Hillsborough County • Tampa, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible duties developing, implementing, planning, organizing, and scheduling recreational activities and events. Supervises employees by developing job direction, assigning tasks, providing instructions as needed, and monitoring performance. Interprets recreation programs and policies to the public and enforces departmental policies. Salary Minimum: $58,947.20- $76, 631.36/ yearly.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation/cultural program planning, development, implementation and administration.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of service or community recreation assessments and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of applicable departmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Skill in the use of various office equipment.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year degree granting college or university with a major in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field; AND 1 year of experience in recreation, sports, childcare, customer service and supervision, and event planning; OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
• Must obtain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification with Practical Application within 6 months of employment.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Employees must complete the State mandated 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. The training must begin within 90 days of employment and complete the training within 12 months from the date training begins.
• Childcare personnel must pass competency exams for the 40 hours of training to demonstrate their competency.
• Employees must also complete a minimum of 10 hours of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) of in-service training during the state’s fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
• In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration.
• Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
• Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
• Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)

Nice To Haves

• Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned facility, programs and activities.
• Supervision, training and evaluation of professionals, nonprofessionals and volunteers.
• Planning, developing, implementing, promotes and coordinates a recreational and/or cultural program of activities and services centered on one or multiple community facilities.
• Oversee the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and makes recommendation for the acquisition of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Prepare programs for participants, prepare reports; serve as a source of information for the public.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and makes modifications as required.
• Maintains and enforces discipline and all established policies and procedures.
• Oversees the receipt and recording of funds for facility and program participation.
• Assumes duties of higher-level supervisor in their absence.
• Performs other related duties.

Benefits

• Core Competencies Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level