Recreation Program Supervisor (Tier 1)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Performs responsible duties in developing, implementing, planning, organizing, and scheduling recreational activities and events. Supervises employees by providing job direction, assigning tasks, giving instructions as needed, and monitoring performance. Interprets recreation programs and policies to the public and enforces departmental policies. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, the position may assist with developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for facilities, programs, and activities. It may also support staff supervision and training, program coordination and evaluation, equipment and supply monitoring, public information, fee processing, and enforcement of departmental policies and regulations. The employee may assume higher-level supervisor duties in their absence and may be assigned emergency or disaster-response responsibilities. The position requires an associate’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, with education no lower than a high school diploma or GED. First Aid and CPR certification with practical application must be obtained within six months of employment. Child care personnel must complete state-mandated training and continuing education. A valid driver’s license and background screening may be required, depending on the position.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field and one year of experience in recreation, sports, childcare, customer service and supervision, or event planning; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, with at least a high school diploma or GED.
Obtain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification with practical application within six months of employment.
Complete the state-mandated 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training if employed as child care personnel; training must begin within 90 days of employment and be completed within 12 months after it begins, with competency exams passed.
Child care personnel must complete at least 10 hours of in-service Continuing Education Unit training during the state fiscal year, July 1 through June 30.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
May be required to maintain the ability to pass applicable background checks, including criminal history, child abuse/neglect, and sex offender record checks.
May be required to possess job-related licenses or certifications, such as a Florida Class E driver’s license or applicable Commercial Driver License.
Knowledge of recreation and cultural program planning, development, implementation, and administration.
Knowledge of service or community recreation assessment and program evaluation principles, practices, and methods.
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, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
Skill in using various office equipment.
Ability to frequently stand for long periods, walk long distances, reach repeatedly, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, and push or pull.
Meet the physical demands of medium work: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned facilities, programs, and activities.
Assist with supervising, training, and evaluating professional and nonprofessional employees and volunteers.
Assist in planning, developing, implementing, promoting, and coordinating recreational or cultural programs and services at community facilities.
Monitor equipment and supply maintenance and recommend acquisitions of recreational equipment and supplies.
Assist in preparing programs and reports and serve as a source of information for the public.
Assist in evaluating program effectiveness and make modifications as directed.
Assist in enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and regulations for facilities, programs, staff, and services.
Process the collection of fees, charges, and disbursements.
Assume duties of a higher-level supervisor in their absence, as needed.
Perform other related duties.
Respond to emergency or disaster assignments as directed by the department, County Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration, when required.