What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Supervisor - Programming position at City of Owatonna?
THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:
The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 26,000 residents.
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ABOUT THE RECREATION DIVISION:
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that a community thrives when it provides opportunities to recreate in many forms. The Recreation Department creates a better tomorrow by enriching the quality of life for our community and visitors by providing a variety of recreation programs, facilities, and services.
As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.
In our department, the City’s values look and sound like . . .
BETTER TOGETHER:
- Working as a team—we share the workload and support others when they need it
- Building relationships internally and externally
- Utilizing the individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds on our teams while learning from one another
- Being available and responsive
- Being approachable to employees and the community
- Working with compassion for and attention towards the person in front of us
- Being open, welcoming, and approachable to the community
- Building efficient and effective community partnerships
- Taking care of the equipment, facilities, and other public resources we are entrusted with
- Spending taxpayers’ money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively
- Providing quality programs that match the needs and wants of our community
- Providing excellent customer service
- Sharing our passion for recreation
- Being prepared for all situations
- Having a mindset of continuous improvement so we can meet the ever-changing needs of the community
- Providing creative solutions and measurable results
- Creating and celebrating meaningful experiences for participants
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
This position is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of various programs. Responsibilities may include coordinating sales and marketing operations; grant writing: coordinating service and repairs of facilities; developing programs, activities and events; directing staff and preparing staff schedules.
Specifically, as the Recreation Supervisor you will...
- Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
- Coordinates the day-to-day activities of assigned facilities and related grounds, which includes determining recreation or sports offerings within established programs, prioritizing projects and assigning tasks, monitoring the work of subordinates, and responding to citizen requests and complaints.
- Monitors and inspects facilities which may include scheduling facility reservations, establishing and monitoring facility maintenance schedules, and performing related duties.
- Assists with budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; submits invoices for payment and monitors expenses.
- Prepares a variety of operational records and reports.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...
A bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or related field; 1 year recreation or related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing in:
- Valid Driver's License;
- CPR Certified or obtain within 6 months of hire;
- First Aid Certified or obtain within 6 months of hire;
- May require Water Safety Instructor certification or obtain within 2 years of hire;
- May require CTRS Certification or obtain within 2 years of hire;
- May require a Certified Pool Operator License or obtain within 1 year of hire.
- Supervisory principles;
- Recreational program planning principles and practices;
- Applicable age-appropriate activities, programs, and materials;
- Basic budgeting principles;
- Event planning techniques;
- Customer service principles;
- Recordkeeping practices and principles;
- Computers and related software applications.
- Monitoring and evaluating employees;
- Prioritizing and assigning work;
- Overseeing recreation program sites, facilities, and equipment;
- Planning, developing, supervising, and managing programs and/or events;
- Providing customer service;
- Monitoring budgets;
- Developing promotional materials;
- Preparing and maintaining records and reports;
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- This is a full-time exempt position. Flexibility is important to us and our employees, schedule may vary based on need.
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Salary : $66,872 - $86,923
