Recreation Program Supervisor (Tier 2)

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

• Development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned facility, programs and activities. Supervision, training and evaluation of professionals, nonprofessionals and volunteers.
• Planning, developing, implementing, promotes and coordinates a recreational and/or cultural program of activities and services centered on one or multiple community facilities.
• Oversee the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and makes recommendation for the acquisition of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Prepare programs for participants, prepare reports; serve as a source of information for the public.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and makes modifications as required.
• Maintains and enforces discipline and all established policies and procedures.
• Oversees the receipt and recording of funds for facility and program participation.
• Assumes duties of higher-level supervisor in their absence.
Performs other related duties.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation/cultural program planning, development, implementation and administration.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of service or community recreation assessments and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of applicable departmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task.
Skill in the use of various office equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently standing for long periods and walk long distance.
• Frequently requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction.
• Frequently requires heavy lifting or carrying 50lbs.
• Frequently pushing and/or pulling.

Work Category

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from an accredited four-year degree granting college or university with a major in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field; AND
• 2 years of experience managing or assisting in the management of a recreational facility; OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Must obtain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification with Practical Application within 6 months of employment; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PERSONNEL

• Employees must complete the State mandated 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. The training must begin within 90 days of employment and complete the training within 12 months from the date training begins. Childcare personnel must pass competency exams for the 40 hours of training to demonstrate their competency.
• Employees must also complete a minimum of 10 hours of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) of in-service training during the state’s fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30