Recreation Supervisor

Accepting applications until the position has been filled.

SUMMARY

The Recreation Supervisor is responsible for developing and implementing a diverse range of community programs that align with identified needs and organizational goals. While the overall scope of programming is broad, a primary emphasis will be placed on fitness and wellness initiatives that support the health and well-being of the community.

In addition, this position oversees all dog park programming, a summer camp program, and serves as the lead for several large-scale CWPD events, ensuring successful planning, execution, and community engagement.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Expand and/or improve programs, activities and special events


• Direct and lead summer youth camps for the community


• Fulfill CWPD mission through program offerings


• Satisfy the demand for outdoor and community recreation activities


• Determine what activities and programs are desired or needed by the community and implement


• Ensure opportunity to access programs regardless of ability, socio or economic status


• Deliver programs considered by community to be high quality, safe, and convenient


• Research industry trends and apply when appropriate

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in recreational management, parks and recreation or related course of study (4-year degree preferred)


• Maintain 1st aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications


• Group and program leadership skills


• Ability to organize various resources into a program


• Ability to teach leadership and instructional techniques to part-time and seasonal staff


• Knowledge of community and regional resources that can be enlisted to create or enhance programs


• Effectively communicate with fellow staff, partners, and the public with both spoken and written word


• Ability to provide appropriate information to a wide range of ages and abilities


• Prepare periodic reports, maintain files and records using standard office software


• Confidently manage registration software, internet and social media avenues


• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment, showing respect and sensitivity to cultural differences and serving a diverse customer base


• Proficient in Windows-based computer systems


• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team


• Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions


• Pass a pre-employment drug test, physical examination and background check


• Be insurable by park district insurance to operate vehicles


• The ability to stay flexible when plans change


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Build and nurture programming partnerships and joint ventures


• Create a variety of avenues for community to be outdoors via parks and programs


• Cooperative and supportive working relationships with other staff members, partners and the public


• Initiative


• Follow-through


• Programming beyond general scope and comfort level or knowledge base


• Able to accept constructive criticism, suggestions, corrective actions and then able to grow from them

JOB FIT

• Job requires outdoor work in all types of weather, with all abilities, with all ages


• Job requires willingness and ability to flex work schedule to include frequent weekends and evenings


• Adapting to changing environments


• Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.


• Job requires patience and good customer service skills


• Must have a valid Driver’s license

IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Innovative and creative in determining program features, elements and promotion


• Multitude of successful contracted programs


• Demonstrated expertise in satisfying demand for (new and veteran) programs and activities


• Regularly volunteer ideas to improve CWPD


• Agency knowledge and awareness of mission and culture of CWPD


• Pursue continuing education and development opportunities


• Demonstrate initiative by improving programs and services without instructions.


• Asserting opinions, ideas, or cautions with peers and supervisors


• Going beyond the minimum requirements and standards