What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Supervisor position at City of DeSoto?
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•L- We lift up our community
•O- We take ownership of our collective performance
•V- We value and respect all employees
•E- We empower employees to grow
Under general supervision, plans, organizes and promotes recreation, youth, adult, senior, and community services programs and events; supervises the work of part-time and contract staff; prepares related written and promotional materials and information; performs related duties as required.
- Manages workflow;
- Creates and manages team schedules;
- Reports to HR and senior management;
- Hires, supervises and trains part-time employees to provide quality recreation programming in a safe atmosphere;
- Evaluates performance and provides feedback;
- Identifies and applies career advancement opportunities;
- Assists in resolving employee issues and disputes;
- Manages day-to-day operations of recreational facilities;
- Oversees marketing efforts to effectively promote programs and events within the community;
- Prepares and submits promotional material for assigned program areas for seasonal brochures, flyers and the website;
- Ensures adherence to departmental policies and guidelines while overseeing policy updates to improve program delivery, and conducts ongoing staff training for optimal service quality;
- Maintains accurate records and reports related to program attendance, budget utilization, and other relevant metrics;
- Collaborates with community stakeholders to foster inclusivity and engagement among residents;
- Prepares and maintains budgets for assigned program areas that are cost effective and meets established cost recovery goals;
- Continually evaluates recreation programs to insure the needs of the public and agency goals are obtained.
- Bachelor's degree preferred or an associate's degree with a combination of a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience;
- Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
- Valid Driver’s License.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certified.
- Obtain CPRP certification within two (2) years.
- Continually develop as a professional, attend workshops and networking with other professionals annually.
- Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products;
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials;
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.
- Highly organized and have the ability to prioritize projects and handle several projects at the same time.
- Possess both the ability to carry out instructions given by the Recreation Manager and think quickly and make decisive action on his/her own.
- Exhibit good problem-solving skills and good judgment in keeping with the mission of the Recreation Department.
Salary : $51,102 - $74,608
