Recreation Supervisor

• Coordinates and administers assigned recreation programs, leagues, activities, camps, tournaments, and special events
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates assigned recreation programs and events
• Oversees the day-to-day operation of assigned programs and activities and ensures participants receive quality services and experiences
• Coordinates participant registration and maintains schedules, rosters, reports, awards, and other records
• Assists with scheduling facilities, officials, volunteers, instructors, vendors, equipment, and other resources necessary for assigned programs and events
• Supervises, trains, and provides work direction to assigned seasonal employees and volunteers
• Monitors activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies, program rules, and safety procedures
• Responds to participant, parent, and public inquiries, concerns, and complaints and resolves routine issues in accordance with departmental policies
• Assists with promoting recreation programs through public communications, promotional materials, news releases, and community outreach
• Maintains inventories of program equipment and supplies and identifies approved purchasing needs
• Assists with opening, closing, monitoring, and maintaining assigned recreation facilities and addresses or reports safety concerns as appropriate
• Assists with set-up, tear-down, and logistical support for recreation programs, community events, and department activities
• Performs general administrative and customer service duties, including maintaining records and responding to public inquiries
• Assists with emergency response and incident reporting related to recreation programs and facilities
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, or a related field preferred
• Three (3) years experience in recreation programming, sports administration, event coordination, youth programming, customer service, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other irregular hours as required
• CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment
• Subject to background check and periodic driver’s license review

• Knowledge of recreation programming, program administration, athletic leagues, youth activities, special events, community recreation services, and customer service practices
• Knowledge of recreation facilities, equipment, event operations, and safe work practices
• Skill in organizing and administering multiple recreation programs and events
• Skill in resolving participant concerns and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, participants, community organizations, and the public
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions within established policies and procedures
• Ability to supervise seasonal employees and volunteers while working independently and collaboratively
• Ability to utilize recreation management software, computers, and standard office applications

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on-the-basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth related medical conditions age, or disability or any other protected class. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.