Recreation Program Supervisor (Tier 1)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Apollo Beach, FL

1d•$48,131 - $62,571

About The Position

The Recreation Program Supervisor performs responsible duties developing, implementing, planning, organizing, and scheduling recreational activities and events. The position supervises employees by providing direction, assigning tasks, giving instructions, and monitoring performance. It interprets recreation programs and policies to the public and enforces departmental policies. The role assists with developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned facilities, programs, and activities. It supports the planning and coordination of recreational or cultural programs and services, monitors equipment and supply maintenance, prepares program materials and reports, assists with program evaluation, processes fees and disbursements, and may assume higher-level supervisory duties when a supervisor is absent. Employees may be required to respond to assignments before, during, or after an emergency or disaster. Depending on the department and position, employees may also need to pass required background screenings and possess job-related licenses or certifications.

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, and event planning; or an equivalent combination of education (no less than a high school diploma or GED), training, and experience.
Must obtain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification with Practical Application within six months of employment.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Child care personnel must begin the state-mandated 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training within 90 days of employment, complete it within 12 months after training begins, and pass the competency exams.
Child care personnel must complete at least 10 hours of in-service Continuing Education Units (CEU) during the state fiscal year, July 1 through June 30.
May be required to maintain the ability to pass position-required background checks, which may include FDLE criminal history screening, Level 1 and Level 2 background screening, child abuse/abandonment/neglect record checks, and sex offender and sexual predator record checks.
May be required to possess job-related licenses or certifications, including 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 multitask.
Skill in using various office equipment.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent prolonged standing and long-distance walking, repeated reaching, frequent lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and frequent pushing and pulling.

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 with planning, developing, implementing, promoting, and coordinating recreational or cultural activities and services at one or more community facilities.
Monitor maintenance of equipment and supplies and recommend acquisitions.
Prepare programs for participants 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 at the center and for its programs, staff, and services.
Process the collection of fees, charges, and disbursements.
May assume the duties of a higher-level supervisor in their absence.
Perform other related duties.
Respond to emergency or disaster assignments as directed by the department, County Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration.