Recreation Supervisor (Adults)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of the Parks and Recreation team, reporting directly to the Recreation Superintendent or Recreation Manager; supervises, plans and administers a variety of recreation programs, events, and trips.

The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment. 

This position is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising an array of recreation programs for adults, older adults and families. Programs include adult enrichment, nature, arts & culture programs and older adult sports programs. This position also manages our travel program which includes planning and leading day trips. The specific distribution of programs is determined in consultation with Department leadership and colleagues. This position is also responsible for the planning and implementation of our annual Cycle UA event and provides support to other city events. Responsibilities also include devising and implementing revenue generation strategies, research of program trends, identification of community needs and provision of high-quality customer service.

The City of Upper Arlington is undergoing construction on the Bob Crane Community Center, a 95,000 sq. foot recreation facility set to open in Spring 2025. This position will provide programming for and support the operation of the Community Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

1. Leads and supervises assigned staff; develops and maintains staff training manual/materials; attends meetings.

2. Identifies recreation trends, needs and programming opportunities; supervises, develops, plans, and implements recreation programs, events and trips outside the City implementing the Department program planning process; maintains responsibility for participants; establishes rules of conduct; collaborates with instructors, participants, staff, vendors, volunteers, and community organizations to ensure the success of programs; secures instructors/vendors for programs, events and trips; develops and implements policies for programming; evaluates performance of volunteers, contractors and vendors.

3. Reviews and revises existing recreation programs for validity, fiscal responsibility and compliance with Departmental/City policies.

4. Plans, organizes and assists with implementation of promotion of program and events in the community including publicity and social media.

5. Develops networks with other professional, community groups; attends conferences, seminars, and related courses; participates in professional organizations.

6. Serves as liaison between citizen work groups and participants for a variety of programs and events; prepares reports and other documentation as assigned.

7. Maintains licenses and certifications as required, if any.

8. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

9. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

10. Recruits and coordinates volunteers

11. Performs other duties as required. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Recreation, Sport Management, Public Relations, or a related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of training, education, or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

CPR certification; First Aid certification; Certified Parks and Recreation Professional desired; valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (* indicates developed after employment).

Knowledge of:

• *City, Department, and Division goals and objectives;
•  *City, Department, and Division policies and procedures;
•  *personnel rules and regulations;
• Workplace safety;
• Public relations;
• Community resources and services;
• Recreational programs;
• Event planning and implementation
• Employee training and development;
• Best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion practices, strategies, systems, and policies as it relates to area of oversight;
• Effective supervisory principles and practices;
• Project management;
• *local geographic area;
• Current technology and social media.

Skill in:

• Proficient use of applicable technology and software;
• Use of modern office equipment;
• Operation of athletic/recreation equipment/tools;
• Motor vehicle operation.

Ability to:

• Carry out detailed written or oral instructions;
• Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form;
• Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context;
• Apply management principles to solve agency problems;
• Lead and effectively supervise employees;
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion;
• Recognize unusual or threating conditions and take action;
• Compile and prepare reports;
• Train and instruct others;
• Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials;
• Demonstrated awareness of and an ability to effectively use communication that overcomes socio-cultural and lingual barriers, to be aware of verbal and nonverbal forms of communication, and listen and adapt approach to fit audience
• Effectively use and understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships;
• Act as a role model for inclusive and culturally competent behavior;
• Resolve complaints;
• Perform manual labor;
• Travel to and gain access to work site.

EQUIPMENT USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Standard business office equipment, camera, motor vehicle.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from dusts and/or mists; is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; may work an irregular shift; is required to be on-call; occasionally required to lift, carry, push or pull objects 50 lbs. or less.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium work.

CITY VALUES: Incumbent must model the following established city values: Teamwork/Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Leadership, Communication, Growth, Professionalism & Ethics.