Description

RECREATION SUPERVISOR
City of Salina, Kansas
Parks & Recreation / Recreation

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Join the vibrant community of Salina, Kansas, as a Recreation Supervisor, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping year-round athletic programs & special events. This position is key to enhancing community engagement through diverse & dynamic activities for all ages, adding significant value to Salina's recreational programming. By leading these efforts, you will contribute to the city's well-being & vitality, fostering a dynamic & inclusive environment. Enjoy a balanced work-life experience while embarking on a rewarding career with potential for long-term growth.

Career Advancement: Recreation Operations Superintendent

On-the-Job Training: Training will be conducted by experienced staff who are adept at nurturing new talent within the Parks & Recreation Department. This collaborative training environment fosters growth, encouraging innovative thinking & leadership development. Our new Recreation Supervisor will be supported in obtaining certifications such as the Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP), enhancing professional credentials. The role's diverse responsibilities provide ongoing opportunities to acquire new skills & cultivate a long-term career path with the City of Salina.

Duties:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, promotes, markets, & supervises year-round athletic activities for youth & adults, including instructional programs, special events, athletics, camps, clinics & other leisure programs; may instruct classes, coach teams & lead activities as needed; assists in supervising & aiding with other Parks & Recreation athletic programs.
• Schedules use of, sets up, and/or monitors meeting rooms & facilities for programs, workshops & related activities, coordinates maintenance & upkeep of equipment & facilities.
• Participates in recruitment, hiring, & performance evaluations of part-time & seasonal personnel; plans, coordinates & supervises activities of instructors, leaders, staff & volunteers; evaluates program effectiveness; keeps accurate records of operations.
• Plans & conducts registration for recreation activities; supervises collection of fees & charges for activities.
• Assists the Recreation Superintendent in budget preparation & reviews program expenditures.
• Assists the Recreation Superintendent in Fieldhouse and/or other facility operations.
• Explains & enforces department policies; attends & monitors activities as required.
• Conducts public relations programs to encourage community involvement; serves as liaison with participant groups & organizations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration or related field.
• Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) or related certification preferred, or must have the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year from the start date of employment.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of programming experience organizing & coordinating recreation programs required.
• One (1) year of administrative and/or supervisory experience preferred.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:

• Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Works inside & outside.

Equipment:

• Calculator, computer, fax machine, printer, recreation equipment, scanner, telephone, two-way radio, & vehicle.

Hours:

• Works variable schedule, including evenings & weekends as needed.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

• $46,176-48,485/yr.
• $22.20 – 23.31/hr.

Paid Time Off:

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Requirements

Education:
> Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration or related field.
> Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) or related certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year from the start date of employment.

Experience:
> Three (3) years of programming experience organizing & coordinating recreation programs required.
> One (1) year of administrative and/or supervisory experience preferred.

Requirements:
> Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.