Recreation Program Supervisor- Outdoor Recreation

Safety Status:             None

SUMMARY:

The Recreation Program Supervisor over Outdoor Recreation oversees the organization, execution, and management of youth and adult sports and recreation programming at various sport complexes and parks, as well as the management of The Rink at Lawrence Plaza. This role involves supervising the outdoor recreation team, coordinating programs and events, engaging with the community, managing budgets, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the continuous improvement of recreational services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the employee in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may change to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Facility, Program, and Staff Management:

• Organizes and executes youth and adult sports and recreation programming at various sport complexes and parks.
• Supervises the outdoor recreation team, consisting of two full-time employees and 10-25 part-time/seasonal employees, responsible for the operation, programming, and administration of outdoor sports and recreation programming and facility management at The Rink at Lawerence Plaza.
• Performs supervisory functions by interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, disciplining, developing, and terminating staff.

Program and Event Coordination:

• Provides program and event management, customer service, communication, and distributes department marketing to the public.
• Develops and introduces new recreation programs, activities, equipment, and materials.
• Assists in ensuring facilities and surrounding grounds remain a safe, clean environment for recreational activities.
• Creates partnerships and contracts with third party vendors to provide recreation serves for the department.
• Adapts city-sponsored recreation programs to meet the needs of citizens, groups, teams, and individuals.
• Acquires sponsorships, donations, and/or other in-kind services as needed for the organization and implementation of recreation programs.
• Conducts market research and develops short and long-range community recreational goals and objectives.
• Organizes and executes key components of the Run Bentonville Half Marathon.

Revenue/Expense Budget Management:

• Assists in the development of and monitors all outdoor recreation programs and facility budgets.
• Manages an annual budget of 1.5 million dollars in expenses and 1.5 million dollars in revenue.
• Enters purchase orders and executes purchases of equipment and supplies.
• Tracks expenses and revenues generated by the programs and facilities.
• Implements corrective measures as needed and reports status regularly.
• Makes recommendations for capital improvements and equipment.

Customer Service, Communication, and Professional Development:

• Establishes and maintains contact with recreation service and equipment vendors.
• Fosters cooperation and teamwork among city recreation and non-recreation personnel.
• Develops and maintains relations with other recreation providers in the community.
• Works with administrative or other professional personnel to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated with special services.
• Participates in professional associations, conferences, workshops, and training related to recreation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position directly supervises two full-time staff members and 10-25 (seasonally) part time staff members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Park and Recreation Administration or closely related field and four (4) years’ related experience and/or training in Parks and Recreation management, including supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  Must also have the ability to perform basic budget management.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, the ability to become a certified First Responder by the American Red Cross and must pass a background security check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $24 - $26