Recreation Supervisor

City of Miami Beach•Miami Beach, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for performing supervisory and professional work in the assistance of development and operations of youth and adult recreation programs for the community, including but not limited to, after school programs, summer camps, toddler, teen, adult and senior programs, special interest programming, special event planning and programming for individuals with special needs. Under administrative direction, this responsible and specialized work may also include management and operation of several recreation facilities that may include tennis centers, community centers, and sports fields. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations, administering the programs' budgets, and sustaining a culture of professionalism and respect at all levels. Work also involves providing customer service and creative and innovative planning to maximize participation and adapt programs to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the community. Supervision is received from the Recreation Program Assistant Manager and Program Manager and requires considerable independent judgment in selecting the proper courses of action.

Requirements

Five (5) years of full-time verifiable experience in the supervision of public park and recreation services with (3) years of lead supervisory experience planning and implementing recreational programs, fitness and parks, athletics, supervision and evaluation of staff and facilities.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
An associate degree in recreation, sports management, education, or a related field.
Experience can substitute for education.
Must become First Aid and CPR certified within (6) months of hire.
DCF 40-hour Childcare Facility Training Requirement started within first 90 days of employment and must be completed one (1) year from the date the training began.
Applicant must be able to work at various locations and varying shifts, holidays.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies.
Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

Nice To Haves

City will pay for the DCF 40-hour childcare requirements and testing a maximum of 3 takes

Responsibilities

Assists in organizing and executing city-wide recreational activities, programs, and special events.
Oversees and executes all aspects of Parks and Recreation special events.
Attends and participates in various public meetings.
Completes and compiles detailed reports to include but not limited to: program proposals, payroll, attendance tracking, participant logs, and financial reports (direct payments, purchasing cards, petty cash).
Recommends the employment or dismissal of subordinate personnel.
Assists in the planning and leading of in-service training programs.
Plans, organizes, and supervises assigned phases of recreation program.
Participates in the public relations program relating to recreational functions.
Inspects facilities and equipment and administers repairs needed.
Instructs in various recreational activities.
Works with the Recreation Program Assistant Manager in developing budget recommendations and implementation of assigned activities.
Recommends, schedules, and leads community recreational activities.
Supervises the coordination of busses for fieldtrips and special events.
Create staff schedules, organize staff meetings and trainings, etc.
Overseeing all youth, teen, adult, senior, family, and special needs programming for the Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Department.
Assists with coordinating activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, promoting teambuilding, ensuring staff provides excellent customer service, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
Assists in preparing program proposals, recreation program budgets and managing professional services and independent contractor agreements.
Assists in recruiting, training, supervising, directing, and evaluating staff to include contracted instructors and volunteers.
Assists Recreation Program Assistant Manager with implementing and evaluating recreational activities, programs, and special events.
Regularly handles sensitive and confidential information.
Applicant must disclose whether they can swim. If the applicant cannot swim, they must always wear a life vest while on the pool deck and in the pool.
Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones and emails and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies.
Responds to resident or park patron complaints; prepares information and marketing bulletins, news releases, and other publicity on recreation program activities and special events.
Monitors department assets, conducts facility maintenance inspections, and implements corrective courses of action regarding facility maintenance, furniture, fixtures, equipment, utilities, and regular maintenance.
May perform emergency custodial maintenance work.
Set up tables, sports equipment, chairs and like for classes and programs.
May open and close the operations of the recreation facility.
Performs other related work and special projects as required.
Performs related work as required.
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.
Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility.
City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.
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