Assistant Recreation Supervisor - Colvin

• Directs and instructs recreational and educational activities and programs planned by the Recreation Supervisor.
• Assists in providing safe and appropriate recreational and educational programs.
• Assists in training recreation employees, fulltime and seasonal.
• Assists in planning work schedules, and in assigning and supervising seasonal recreation workers.   
• Ensures that regulations are enforced and that equipment is safe and usable.
• Promotes interest and cooperation of persons in the community.
• Interprets program policies and objectives for residents of the vicinity.
• Studies community recreational interests and needs.
• Assists in determining program costs and in generating revenue and donations to support programs.
• If certified in therapeutic recreation, assesses individuals with disabilities and creates or modifies programs to provide appropriate recreation experiences.
• May assist in organizing and supervising music activities, a wide variety of athletic events, arts and crafts activities, Watson Park activities, swimming pool programs, and/or special events       
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed. 

• Considerable knowledge of, and personal skill in, a variety of  recreational activities or sports.
• Considerable knowledge of methods of organizing group activities.
• Considerable knowledge of rules for sports and games.
• Knowledge of pool operations preferred.
• Knowledge of the objectives of planned community recreation.
• Knowledge of basic first aid methods.      
• Ability to organize and direct activities for children.      
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public.      
• Ability to maintain recreation equipment.      
• Ability to work outdoors when unpleasant weather conditions are present.      
• Ability to move quickly and reach, bend, stoop, twist or squat and/or other motions for job duties.
• Ability to move tables, chairs, supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.      
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, instruct and supervise groups engaged in recreational activities.
• Ability to develop interest and cooperation of persons in the community.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, in writing, and/or by whatever creative means are necessary to cross communication barriers.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.

Required Experience and Training

• Graduation from a four-year college in education or recreation OR three (3) years’ experience in recreation (recreation programming, community engagement, sports management, event planning).
• Ability to obtain and maintain the KDHE Camp Director certification with includes passing an FBI fingerprint background check to operate a licensed Childcare facility at the time of hire.
• A valid Driver’s license
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.  
• Applicants must attach a copy of their transcript to their application to be considered. Transcripts should confirm that the degree meets the specific educational requirements for the position. Applications submitted without an attached transcript will not be processed. 

Preferred Experience

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP).  
• CPR/First aide Certification.
• Knowledge of pool operations

Salary : $49,061 - $87,234