Recreation Supervisor

Town Of Ellington • Ellington, CT

2h • $0 - $65,240 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Recreation and the Assistant Director of Recreation, this position assists in the coordination of a comprehensive public recreation program for the community. This includes oversight of youth and adult sport programs, summer/vacation camps, and special events. The role involves coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and leading programming, marketing, and overall support for the Recreation Department. This position requires a high degree of time management and flexibility, as evening and weekend work is often required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation and leisure services administration, and related public administration.
• Knowledge of recreational, cultural, and social needs of a community.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to prepare and present statistical and narrative reports in oral and written form.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of various ages and abilities.
• Ability to provide clear instruction, relay safety protocols, motivate staff and participants and maintain safety.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of social trends and indicators and their impact on recreation policy.
• Ability to plan short-term and long-term recreational programs.
• Ability to effectively recruit, assign, train and supervise assigned personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and information.
• Ability to operate department computer with software applications.
• Operates a motor vehicle, recreation equipment, personal computer, and standard office equipment.
• Sitting at a desk, walking or standing at a specified work area and performing required work tasks continuously for extended periods of time; traveling continuously and frequently to recreation service program sites; physically inspecting and supervising the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities; moving boxes and equipment; occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds; drives a motor vehicle.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Leisure Studies with three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current ARC Lifeguard Training Certificate (LGT) or ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of initial hire, and (WSI) certification within 1 year of initial hire.

Nice To Haves

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certified (LGT)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Must possess a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages all aspects of assigned programs including department run youth and adult sport programs (Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Zumba, Yoga), waterfront/lifeguard staff, summer camps, and day trips.
• Provides on-site supervision to evening and weekend special programs/events, summer camps, waterfront and other programs/events as assigned.
• Participates in administrative office duties including creating reports, processing participant registrations in person and by phone as needed.
• Recruits, supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules seasonal and part-time employees for assigned programs.
• Assists with the management of the payroll function for seasonal/part-time employees.
• Attends all evening and weekend activities as required.
• Manages the inventory and storage of program supplies and equipment for each program area as assigned.
• Develops marketing and public relations material both electronically and in print through program brochures, flyers, press releases, posters, website and social media marketing campaigns and e-mail systems.
• Manages the Recreation Department website, registration program and social media presence ensuring proper messaging to reach departmental objectives; coordinates information to be posted and ensures that each site is current providing residents with general and time-sensitive information, to nurture community interaction, and to maintain a positive public image.
• Reviews and evaluates the success of programs and makes recommendations for continuation or cancellation.
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports to the Director.
• Participates in the development and implementation of short and long-term goals and objectives for programs and special events.
• Manages the investigation and resolution of procedural, operational and other work-related problems by communicating with and responding appropriately to a challenging and diverse public in answering questions, explaining Department policies and handling complaints.
• Keeps Director advised of issues and trends.
• Attends events and programs as needed and enforces Department rules and policies situationally as required.
• Attends educational conferences to keep current.
• Performs additional job functions, tasks, and duties as necessary and/or requested.

What This Job Offers

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