What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Supervisor position at Covenant Learning Solutions LLC?
Recreation Supervisor
Reports to the Social Development Director and is a salaried, exempt position. Responsible for the operation and direction of the recreation/non-vocational program and assigned staff. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates and abides by Covenant Learning Center Values and operating principles.
• Works together with students to develop a program for their leisure time.
• Supervises all recreation programs staff, ensuring that students receive instruction in safety aspects of all activities, i.e., water safety, athletic field safety, etc. Conducts in-service staff training sessions as needed.
• Plans and arranges for all on-center activities, including provisions for cultural and creative activities, sports, and other leisure-learning programs.
• Maintains recreation/non-vocational supplies and equipment, and orders replacements, as necessary.
• Submits timely reports on recreation/ non-vocational and leisure-learning activities.
• Formulates and recommends new or revised recreation/non-vocational and leisure-learning activities to the Social Development Director.
• Ensures that all programs comply with DOL and PRH requirements.
• Ensures Water Safety Programming and documentation is compliant with DOL and Covenant Learning Center guidelines.
• Maintains ongoing community contacts with directors of recreational facilities to create a favorable impression, develop rapport and increase recreational and social opportunities for students.
• Publishes an advance recreation/ non- vocational schedule on a monthly and weekly basis and posts it in areas requested by students.
• Assists with the planning and directing of community service projects.
• Supervises and gives direction to volunteer personnel assisting in the recreation/non-vocational and leisure-time learning program.
• Maintains a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly participation record.
• Ensures that departmental equal employment opportunity and affirmative action goals and objectives are met.
• Assesses personnel needs and works with the Human Resources department to screen and interview potential staff members.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Assesses personnel needs and works with the Human Resources department to screen and interview potential staff. Recommends promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations within the department. Conducts and prepares performance appraisals.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Associates degree preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in supervising recreation/non- vocational programs, including athletics, sports, arts and crafts, music, and drama preferred.
• Prefer experience working with disadvantaged youth.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record preferred.
• Prefer a CDL with passenger transport endorsement.
Additional Requirements: Knowledge of a variety of recreation/non-vocational activities. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/FirstAid/AED certification. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population. Ability to inspire and motivate trainees. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent organizational skills. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.
COVENANT LEARNING SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
