Recreation Supervisor

City of Melbourne•City of Melbourne, FL

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Senior Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Supervisor implements, coordinates, and supervises recreation center programs. The position also performs routine custodial, clerical, programming, marketing, and instructional tasks associated with the facility and recreational activities. The role supervises recreation leaders and seasonal recreation aides. Work is reviewed through observation and results attained, and other work may be assigned as required. The position requires flexible hours, including days, nights, and weekends. Physical work includes moving recreation center furnishings and apparatus and participating in recreation activities. The job involves working around excessive noise and various odors and handling stress associated with conflicts between individuals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and four years of experience developing and implementing recreation and leisure service activity programs, or an associate degree and two years of such experience.
At least one year of the required experience must be in a supervisory capacity.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license. Applicants with a valid out-of-state driver’s license must obtain a Florida driver’s license within 10 days of employment.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within six months of employment.
Knowledge of basic computer skills, recreational activities and equipment, rules governing recreational games, and arts and crafts.
Ability to create and market special-interest programs, oversee a recreational facility, maintain simple records, and establish courteous and effective relationships with the public.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Skill in leading, demonstrating, or instructing one or more recreational activities.
Must communicate effectively with large groups and individuals and understand and communicate with co-workers, subordinates, and children.
Ability to safely and effectively operate a summer camp program and operate City vehicles and equipment.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Required physical abilities include balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Ability to lift and move 8-foot tables, 60-inch round tables, chairs, and other furnishings; walk, run, and participate in activities requiring physical dexterity; and bend, sit, kneel, and lift during the workday.
Ability to speak, read, and write; use hands, fingers, and wrists; and work around excessive noise and various odors.
Ability to deal with stress associated with conflict between individuals.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and supervise recreation programs, summer camps, classes, special events, and activities for people of all ages and interests.
Recruit and hire class instructors and determine class schedules and fees.
Prepare program information for brochures and registration; register and enroll participants; communicate class changes, cancellations, and refunds; and evaluate class programs.
Coordinate facility scheduling and ensure the facility is effectively supervised and secured by recreation staff.
Direct, schedule, review, and evaluate the work of subordinates, personnel, and contractual employees.
Investigate and resolve citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or facilities.
Develop, organize, and supervise summer camp programs.
Promote recreation programs through press releases, newsletters, and presentations.
Requisition and maintain recreation center supplies and equipment.
Contact local businesses, individuals, and community organizations to obtain program support and participation.
Adapt the recreation center for daily use by moving recreation center apparatus.
Coordinate and organize registration for recreation, aquatic, summer camp, and special event programs in RecTrac and on the website.
Direct research, analysis, and preparation of special reports, studies, and surveys.
Provide customer service and establish relationships with patrons who use the facility.
Perform routine custodial, clerical, programming, marketing, and instructional tasks associated with the facility and recreational activities.
Move tables, chairs, and other furnishings and participate in activities requiring physical dexterity.