Recreation Supervisor - Youth Programming/Camp (56803)

City of Wentzville, Missouri • Wentzville, MO

1d • $69,363 - $71,345

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences for youth and families? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can build programs, mentor staff, and make a direct impact in your community? The City of Wentzville is seeking an energetic and experienced Recreation Supervisor - Youth Programming/Camp to lead dynamic preschool, day camp, and youth specialty programs within our growing Parks & Recreation Department. Why Join Us? At Wentzville, we believe recreation builds community. In this leadership role, you won’t just manage programs, you’ll shape experiences that families look forward to year after year. You’ll have the opportunity to design innovative programming, lead a dedicated team, and contribute to a department that values service, collaboration, and excellence. What You’ll Do Lead and oversee recreational classes, camps, and enrichment programs for all ages and abilities Design, plan, promote, and evaluate high-quality youth programming Develop schedules, set fees, and manage program budgets Recruit, train, coach, and supervise full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, service, and performance excellence Monitor program success and continuously improve offerings based on community needs Assist with department-wide initiatives and special events as needed This role blends leadership, creativity, organization, and community engagement — perfect for someone who enjoys both strategic planning and hands-on involvement. The Impact You’ll Make Create safe, engaging, and inclusive recreational opportunities Mentor and develop emerging recreation professionals Ensure programs run smoothly, efficiently, and within budget Strengthen community partnerships and enhance the City’s reputation for excellence The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, five personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more. For full job description, Click Here. This position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

• Bachelorʼs degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Education, Business Administration, or a closely related field or a minimum of five years of relevant experience is required. Additional experience in the field may be considered in lieu of a degree. Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Previous relevant supervisory experience is required.
• Previous customer service experience is required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Valid Class E driverʼs license required.
• Thorough understanding of the processes, protocols, and procedures used in recreational programming and coordination.
• Ability to create, design and lead a variety of recreational enrichment programs for all ages with primary emphasis on preschool and school-age participants.
• Ability to work well with youth participants and assume responsibility of providing direct care and supervision to the youth participants.
• Ability to lead a team and develop individual team members.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage and monitor division operations and services and implement procedural changes as needed to improve workflow and productivity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work for self and others, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to make quality decisions that impact the team and direction of project work.
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty.
• Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee recreational classes, camps, and enrichment programs for all ages and abilities
• Design, plan, promote, and evaluate high-quality youth programming
• Develop schedules, set fees, and manage program budgets
• Recruit, train, coach, and supervise full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, service, and performance excellence
• Monitor program success and continuously improve offerings based on community needs
• Assist with department-wide initiatives and special events as needed

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• employer-paid life insurance
• long-term disability
• a retirement pension
• 13 paid holidays
• five personal days
• vacation time
• sick time
• tuition reimbursement
• an employee assistance program
• a discounted recreation center membership and much more

What This Job Offers

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