POSITION:                 Recreation Supervisor                    

DEPARTMENT:          Recreation, Fitness & Health        

REPORTS TO:             Social Development Director        

FLSA STATUS:            Salaried/Exempt      

Position Summary:

Responsible for the operation and direction of the recreation/non-vocational program and assigned staff. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works together with students to develop a program for their leisure time.
• Supervises all recreation and evening program staff, ensuring that students receive instruction in the safety aspects of all activities, i.e., water safety, athletic field safety, etc.
• Conducts in-service staff training sessions as needed.
• Plans and arranges for all on-center activities, including provisions for cultural and creative activities, sports, and other leisure-learning programs.
• Maintains recreation/non-vocational supplies and equipment, and orders replacements, as necessary.
• Submits timely reports on recreation/ non-vocational and leisure-learning activities.
• Formulates and recommends new or revised recreation/non-vocational and leisure-learning activities to the Social Development Director.
• Ensures that all programs comply with DOL and PRH requirements.
• Maintains ongoing community contacts with directors of recreational facilities to create a favorable impression, develop rapport and increase recreational and social opportunities for students.
• Publishes an advance recreation/ non- vocational schedule on a monthly and weekly basis and posts it in areas frequented by students.
• Assists with the planning and directing of community service projects.
• Supervises and gives direction to volunteer personnel assisting in the recreation/non-vocational and leisure-time learning program.
• Maintains a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly participation record.
• Ensures that departmental equal employment opportunity and affirmative action goals and objectives are met.
• Assesses personnel needs and works with Human Resources department to screen and interview potential staff members. Approves promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations within the department. Prepares and conducts performance appraisals.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on Center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students to live and learn.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field preferred, or combination or education and experience.
• Two years of experience in supervising recreation/non-vocational programs, including athletics, sports and crafts, music, and drama.
• Prefer experience working with disadvantaged youth.
• Valid State driver’s license in the state of employment; CDL license holder with passenger endorsement preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of a variety of recreation/non-vocational activities. Must be able to obtain and maintain valid CDL license with passenger transport endorsement. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to trainee population. Ability to inspire and motivate tr