Superintendent: Parks and Recreation Complex

City of Blue Springs • Blue Springs, MO

2d • $59,000 - $74,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, directs, and supervises all aspects of the Blue Springs Carson Ross Community Recreation Center Fieldhouse and Blue Surf Bay Aquatics Center including recreation programs, front desk operations, special events, aquatics programming and services, sports leagues, instructional programs and cultural activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or leisure administration or related field.
• Five to seven years progressively responsible experience in recreation, leisure or related field.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in the effective administration of City and Department policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of common office machines.
• Skill in supervision of staff and ability to evaluate job applicant qualifications and employee performance.
• Ability to organize, plan, and direct the work of subordinate staff.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to identify trends, program needs, and opportunities within the recreation field.
• Knowledge of aquatic, athletic, recreational, senior, and performing arts programs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreational program management.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear frequently.
• Must be able to frequently use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or office machines.
• Must be able to frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, push, pull, or transport up to 50 pounds at least 25 feet.
• Must have close vision and the ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Provides supervision to assigned full-time and part time professional, clerical, and volunteer staff.
• Must possess and maintain valid state driver’s license.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) status through state and/or national professional organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates Blue Springs Fieldhouse and Blue Surf Bay Aquatics Center operations, the City’s recreation programs, aquatics programs, and special events.
• Assists in the development of department policies and procedures, including program goals and fees.
• Interprets and explains programs and activities to the public in consultation with the City’s Communication Manager; and develops and maintains public records and reports relating to division activities.
• Assists in developing, conducting, and analyzing research and surveys relating to division activities.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and training sessions related to recreation and leisure; and acts as the division’s liaison with local community groups and organizations.
• Supervises, selects, trains, and evaluates facility & program full-time and part time employees and volunteers; reviews and/or approves work schedules, training, time sheets, and payroll documentation.
• Assists in the annual preparation and supervision of the division’s budget, including forecasting and tracking revenue and expenditures, fees and charges.
• Assists in promoting, advertising, and marketing of division programming and activities.
• Administers the City’s human resources policies and procedures within the division.

What This Job Offers

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