Position is open until Friday, April 4, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is responsible recreation work involving the organizing and implementing of recreational activities for the municipality's youth and adults.

Work involves responsibility for planning, supervising and coordinating varied recreational programs. Duties include recommending, implementing, promoting and evaluating recreation programs; arranging for equipment and supplies; hiring, training and supervising part time, seasonal and certain full-time employees and program instructors, and maintaining contacts with community organization.

This position also has the responsibility for making routine technical recreational program decisions. The work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in a phase of public recreational programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direction of the Recreation Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises a large staff of seasonal and part time recreation employees and instructors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the Planning, organizing supervising and directing of diversified recreational programs.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates seasonal, part time staff.
• Assists in the promotion of recreational programs and the writing of press releases.
• Assists with program registrations, collection of fees and other office functions to ensure maximum service to the public.
• Maintains time sheets and other records; prepares activity and accident reports.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget for assigned recreation programs; plans and directs necessary purchase of supplies and equipment.
• Contacts organizations to elicit support for ongoing activities; attends meetings and conferences.
• Participates in the planning and facilitation of department sponsored holiday and seasonal special events, which may also require being in attendance when these events take place, e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends.
• Assists in researching grant opportunities for recreational programs and preparing appropriate applications.
• Instructs children in the fundamentals of popular sports and non-physical recreational activities.
• Fills in when program supervisors and instructors are unavailable.

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public recreation programs.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of recreation program.
• Considerable ability to work with large or small groups.
• Good knowledge of computer operation as it pertains to functions with the recreation setting.
• Considerable ability to instruct and functionally supervise others.
• Considerable ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain courteous, effective working relationships with coworkers, civic groups, other municipal agencies and the general public.
• Good ability to learn data processing, basic work processing and desk top publishing.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in recreation plus three years of progressively responsible recreation program experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

First aid and CPR certification. Must have a valid Connecticut Drivers’ License.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Automobile, computer, cash register, photo ID machine, calculator, telephone, typewriter, laminator, copier, recreational sports equipment, beeper, two-way radio.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL 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 frequently required to sit and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to read and interpret standard documents such as written instructions and procedures manuals and have the ability to write reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups. The position requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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. The work conducted in typical office working conditions with virtually no disagreeable features. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quite in the office. While performing these duties the employee periodically works in outside weather conditions and occasionally is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the field is moderately loud.

Important Information

In order to be considered applicants must demonstrate on their application that they meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

You must reside within the City of Norwich 60 miles from Norwich within one year of appointment.

Examination will consist of 100% written OR 100% oral OR 100% experience and training.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.