Recreation Supervisor - Carl G Brewer Community Center

Bargaining Unit: Employee Council 

• Plans, directs and provides recreation and educational programs.
• Assists in training recreation employees, fulltime and seasonal.
• Plans work schedules, and assigns and supervises the work of recreation employees
• Ensures that rules are enforced, and that equipment is safe and usable.
• Explains program policies and objectives for area residents.
• Coordinates community outreach efforts to identify needs for activities and programs.
• Advises and assists civic clubs, churches, private agencies and schools on recreational projects.
• Promotes the development and extension of special recreational services among commercial, industrial, and other organizations.
• Determines cost of programs and maintains budgetary responsibility of programs.  
• Collaborates with other department staff in generating revenue and donations to support programs.
• Confers with other agencies and works toward effective coordination of recreational services.
• May organize and supervise music and/or arts and crafts activities, plus a wide variety of athletic events.
• May manage City-wide aquatics activities and programs.
• Assists in identifying outcomes for measuring program effectiveness and justification.
• If certified in Therapeutic Recreation, assesses individuals with disabilities and creates or modifies programs to provide appropriate recreation experiences.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. 
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Thorough knowledge of methods of organizing recreational activities
• Considerable knowledge of recreation methods, rules and equipment, plus some personal skill in such activities
• Considerable knowledge of teaching methods as applied to recreation
• Knowledge of the ideals and objectives of public recreation
• Knowledge of basic first aid methods
• Ability to lead, instruct and supervise groups engaged in recreation activities
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of other employees
• Ability to maintain recreation equipment
• Ability to work outdoors when unpleasant weather conditions are present
• Ability to move quickly and reach, bend, stoop, twist or squat, and/or other motions needed for job duties  
• Ability to move tables, chairs, supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs. 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and/or by whatever creative means necessary to cross communication barriers
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Five years of experience in planning, delivering, and managing recreational programs OR Bachelor's degree with emphasis in education and/or recreation and one year of experience in planning, delivering, and managing recreational programs
• Two years of experience leading and supervising staff.
• One year of experience organizing and coordinating events, programs, or community activities.
• Two years of experience maintaining facilities, grounds, and equipment maintenance.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Applicants must attach a copy of their transcript to their application to be considered. Transcripts should confirm that the degree meets the specific educational requirements for the position. Applications submitted without an attached transcript will not be processed. 

•  Certification or 1 year of experience in Therapeutic Recreation, involving adaptive or inclusive programming.

Salary : $59,115 - $105,106