Recreation Supervisor - Instructional Programs
Recreation Supervisor - Instructional Programs
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Job Description
(Regular Exempt)
Starting Salary Range: $57346.00 - $71688.00 DOQ Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Required: Please upload a cover letter and resume along with completed application.
How to apply: Using the apply button on this page please complete the required online application upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position contact Unique Hiram at or
Summary/Objective
Manages the daily operations of recreation centers and facilities and ensures successful delivery of quality programs activities and special events by planning directing coordinating supervising and evaluating these activities and events and preparing and staying within program and facility budgets. Each Recreation Supervisor oversees a different area(s)/specialty(ies) such as Facilities Adult Sports Instructional Programs Youth Sports Tournaments and Special Events.
Essential Functions
Oversees and schedules the staff and programs within Recreation specialty.
- Ensures that all programs and activities are properly planned scheduled executed supervised and evaluated for effectiveness.
- Ensures that facilities are utilized at the maximum level of efficiency and that such facilities are adequately supervised and maintained during all programs activities and rental events.
- Ensures that all programs activities and facility operations stay within budget limitations through proper preparation of budget efficient and effective purchase of equipment and supplies and proper utilization of staff so as not to exceed such budget limitations.
- Cooperates with fellow staff other City departments schools and other community agencies and other user groups to ensure that programs activities events and facilities are delivered properly and at the maximum level of efficiency.
- Utilizes recreation management software to program activities and schedule facilities communicates with current/past participants run reports and conduct trend analysis for program and facility use and other items.
- Conducts timely program and facility evaluations to ensure quality delivery of all programs and services and modify future program delivery based on factors such as participation rates cost and participant feedback.
- Answers a large volume of customer and participant inquiries concerning all matters related to job duties.
- Seeks to provide programs that cater to all community members regardless of race sex religion etc. and assures that each citizen is afforded an equal opportunity to participate in such programs.
Supervises applicable staff members.
- Hires and trains staff members as needed.
- Provides supervision and oversight of applicable staff.
- Coordinates schedules of applicable staff.
- Administers City of Manhattan Policies and Procedures in a consistent manner.
- Ensures employees supervised demonstrate productivity competence and high morale as well as utilize employees skills and abilities.
- Conducts performance planning and evaluations for employees in a timely manner to include development of goals objectives and deadlines.
- Resolves routine personnel issues or problems.
- Leads and manages staff with clear and consistent communications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- Provides additional support functions based on department needs.
- Collaborates with civic groups and other community organizations and agencies to ensure that a well-balanced and varied array of activities and programs are available based on public needs and demands.
- Recruits and trains volunteers to assist with program delivery or facility operations as needed.
- Serves on boards and committees as needed.
- Manages unpleasant interactions and stress caused by irate and/or defensive customers.
- Remains abreast of current developments and trends related to the profession through continuing education certification in appropriate programs and attendance at local and state professional development workshops and seminars.
- Responds timely to call backs for emergency situations during nonduty hours and take appropriate actions.
- Completes billing/payroll approvals for participants and scheduled employee groups.
- Attends evening meetings on a regular basis and weekend functions.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree from accredited university with emphasis in Recreation Administration Sports Management or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in a related occupation or field.
- Valid Drivers License.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Advanced degree or training.
- Five (5) years of experience in recreation facility management and/or program administration.
- Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP).
Additional Preferred Skills for Recreation Supervisor Instructional Programs
- Experience in developing coordinating or supervising programs in one or more of the following areas: visual or performing arts (e.g. art theatre) special populations senior programs or instructional recreation.
- Background in childcare youth development or day camp programming including staff supervision and activity planning.
Compensation & Benefits
- Boot Clothing and Vehicle Allowances if applicable.
- City issued Cell Phone if applicable.
- Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide Mission Square and Empower KPERS 457.
- Medical Dental Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness medical vision dental and prescription drug benefits.
- Paid Holidays 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
- Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
- Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
- Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
- Education Reimbursement Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
- Other Benefits - Long-term disability employer paid group life insurance basic life insurance employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
