Recreation Program Supervisor (Tier 1)

Hillsborough County • Brandon, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible duties developing, implementing, planning, organizing, scheduling recreational activities, and events. Supervising employees 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: $48,131.20- $62,570.56/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.
• Associate’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or 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.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid 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)
• Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL)

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

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned facility, programs and activities.
• Assists in the supervision, training and evaluation of professionals, nonprofessionals and volunteers.
• Assists with planning, developing, implementing, promotes and coordinates a recreational and/or cultural program of activities and services centered on one or multiple community facilities.
• Monitor the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and makes recommendation for the acquisition of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Assist in preparing programs for participants, prepare reports; serve as a source of information for the public.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of programs and makes modifications as directed.
• Assists and enforces the policies, procedures and regulations of the department to the center and its programs, staff and services.
• Processes the collection of fees, charges and disbursements.
• May assume duties of higher-level supervisor in their absence.
• Performs other related duties.

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree