Recreation Program Supervisor II

GRADE 2119
Pay Range $59,280 - $86,507

General Description

The purpose of this position is to supervises a designated area of the County’s recreation program. This career ladder series class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
  • Plans, develops, schedules, implements and evaluates a diversified athletics or cultural program within a designated area of the County.
  • Coordinates assigned program area activities with other County recreational programs.
  • Meets and advises community groups on the organization of recreation programs.
  • Assists in publicizing recreational activities by preparing news releases and speeches.
  • Recruits, trains, and reviews the work of recreation and athletic referees and instructors.
  • Investigates complaints concerning programs and personnel and recommends appropriate action.
  • Obtains the use of facilities for activities.
  • Supervises operation of playgrounds and associated events.
  • Orders supplies for playgrounds, workshops, sports leagues and classes.
  • Supervises the compilation of statistics and other reports on recreation programs.
  • Supervises the preventive maintenance of equipment in assigned program area.
  • Works with the private sector for co-sponsoring of special events.
  • Assists with preparation of activity budget.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in leisure science, parks and recreation, physical education or related field supplemented by two (2) years of professional recreation programming or related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of recreation activities; some knowledge of physical education practices; some knowledge of public relations techniques; some knowledge of modern business management practices; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to speak effectively; initiative and resourcefulness; considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, supervisor, officials, agencies, and the public; working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
  • Work requires crawling, reaching, pushing, fingering, grasping, handling, and repetitive motions; voice communications is required for expression or exchanging ideals by means of spoken work levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinction in sound.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; physical attendance at work site is required to perform manual tasks, Provide immediate service to onsite customers and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of a measuring devices, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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