What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Programs Supervisor (Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services) position at City of Raleigh, NC?
Salary : $59,023.00 - $109,194.06 Annually
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00148
Department : PRCR - Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Work Hours : Monday - Friday : 7 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM (some nights and weekends)
Hiring Range : $59,023.00 - $84,109.00
Job Description
As the Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services (SRIS) Program Supervisor, you will lead a dedicated team of five full-time staff in creating innovative and inclusive recreation programs that empower individuals with disabilities, reduce barriers, and promote personal growth. This dynamic role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and community engagement, offering the opportunity to inspire your team, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and design impactful programs that make a difference in people's lives every day.
About You
We're looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to step into the role of Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services (SRIS) Programs Supervisor! If you're passionate about therapeutic recreation, inclusion services, and championing ADA compliance, this is your chance to shine. The ideal candidate will have a knack for creating impactful programs, motivating teams, and building strong community partnerships. You'll inspire individuals with disabilities, remove obstacles, and open doors to personal growth through engaging and inclusive recreational opportunities.
About Us
At Raleigh Parks, we strive to offer vibrant, inclusive, and engaging programs that bring our entire community together through recreation. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation within a supportive and dynamic environment. More than just a job, this is an opportunity to inspire, empower, and create meaningful connections with the community.
Our Recreation Division operates with a $25 million budget, supporting 135 full-time staff and growing to over 1,500 part-time team members during our busiest seasons. If you're ready to make a difference and find real fulfillment in what you do, we can't wait to welcome you to our team!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
- Plans, organizes, and directs comprehensive recreational programs and inclusion services for individuals with disabilities, including camps, outing, and other general recreational programs and services.
- Continually plans, researches, and develops the different aspects of programming for SRIS. Also oversees guidelines and materials for the program to ensure successful implementation of programs and compliance with safety / risk management policies.
- Develop, manage, and oversee multiple budgets, including facility and program-specific budgets, ensuring accurate revenue projections, appropriate fund allocation, and fiscal responsibility to support program goals and operational needs
- Works with community partners, statewide agencies and other advocates to bolster efforts and supports for individuals with disabilities.
- May provide coordination and facilitation of accreditation process for department
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, business or public administration, five years of professional recreational programming and / or parks or facilities management experience and two years of supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing / Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
ADA and Other Requirements :
Positions in this class typically require : stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work :
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions :
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.
Note :
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page : https : / / raleighnc.gov / services / jobs-and-volunteering / pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
Please select your highest level of education completed.
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?
Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
Are you currently certified as a CTRS? (If yes, you must attach your current certification with your application.)
Are you currently licensed as an LRT in the state of North Carolina? (If yes, you must attach your current license with your application.)
Please describe your experience working with individuals who have disabilities and / or medical supports (include number of years, types of disabilities / medical conditions, etc.).
Please describe your experience supervising staff (include number of years, number of staff, part time and / or full time, etc.)
Please describe what inclusive recreation means to you and how you would exemplify this within Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department.
A fundamental component of this position is the ability to equip staff with the skills, resources, and support needed to provide exceptional experiences to all participants within Raleigh Parks programs. Please share what you will do to restore, build, foster and grow relationships amongst staff who may be resistant to this process.
Do you have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?
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Salary : $59,023 - $84,109
