Description

General Summary

Under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Director or designee, the Recreation Supervisor coordinates and directs parks and recreational activities and programs as assigned, including program scheduling, staffing, marketing/promoting, budgeting, reporting and facility management. Provides highly responsible assistance to the Parks & Recreation Director. Some evening and weekend hours are required for events, meetings and other items as assigned. 

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Plans, develops organizes, implements, promotes and supervises a variety of community services, recreational programs and events.
2. Plans develops and promotes festivals, concerts and other special events; works cooperatively with staff, volunteer organizations, other departments, outside agencies and boards to ensure event success.
3. Plans, promotes and supervises day camp programs.
4. Supervises and trains seasonal departmental personnel and volunteers as assigned. Participates in the selection of seasonal staff, provides and coordinates staff training; inspects work being performed; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and participates in disciplinary process.
5. Performs outreach to obtain program/activity/event sponsorships and fundraising.
6. Actively seeks new programming for the community and establishes schedules and methods for providing recreation services. Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the recreation field; incorporating new developments as appropriate into programs and events.
7. Maintains and designs electronic promotion of programs and events through print and social media. Including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, etc.
8. Create operational budgets and summary reports for programs and events. Submits budget recommendations and maintains budgets for programs and facilities that are under employee’s supervision.
9. Prepare reports for management. Maintains files and records for programs and events.
10. Provide program and event information for inclusion in the seasonal activity brochure.
11. Assists in the registration and administrative duties within the department’s offices as needed.
12. Serves as staff liaison on various department or community related committees, sub-committees and boards as assigned. Participates in monthly parks committee and board meetings.
13. Represent the Charter Township of Waterford and the Parks and Recreation Department with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

1. Bachelors Degree awarded by an accredited college or university in Recreation, Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Commercial Recreation or similar program of study.
2. Minimum of three (3) years of increasing responsibility in municipal recreation with a focus on events, day camps and facility management experience.
3. Ability to create comprehensive print and social media marketing material for all programs.
4. Ability to plan and oversee multiple programs and events at the same time.
5. Ability to manage and supervise part-time staff, seasonal staff, caretakers and volunteers. Must be self motivated with the ability to develop an independent work plan, prioritize tasks effectively, and adhere to deadlines.
6. Work a flexible schedule that will include nights and weekends.
7. Must possess a working knowledge of common recreational and social needs of various groups of people.
8. Experience preferred using or developing office procedures, methods and equipment using computers and applicable software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, RecPro, DaySmart and Promotional and advertising software. 
9. Experience coordinating activities with school districts, county, private agencies, public office, etc.
10. Ability to meet with the public to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
11. Ability to maintain a courteous and cooperative attitude fostering a positive and productive workplace.
12. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R./AED Certificate and Basic First Aid Training.
13. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Skills test required.
14. Must possess intermediate word processing, database and spreadsheet software skills. Skills test required.
15. Must possess a valid Michigan’s Drivers License and meet the Township’s driving standards. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform a majority of essential job functions in an environmentally controlled office setting  and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities in all weather conditions and on varying working surfaces. This is a physically demanding position, requiring a limited range of motion and the use of both fine and gross muscles of the total body. Rest periods are assigned. The employee is regularly required to lift objects of ± 40 pounds 3 or more times per day with occasional lifts of ± 70 pounds required. Grasping of hand tools (such as staplers, screw drivers, pliers, etc.) under light torque load is common. The largest grasping pattern is approximately 14 inches. Vibration is not a factor. Most work is performed either standing flat-footed or in a seated position. The ability to accomplish data input is essential. The employee may be required to pull/push/lift and carry mid-range objects, such as apparatus lockers, luggage, and sports equipment. The employee must be able to manually write and work with a computer keyboard. Good vision is required. Limited hearing is acceptable. The ability to hear may affect the productivity of this position; accommodation must be reviewed for reasonableness. This position is not conducive to the use of mobility assist devices such as wheelchairs, walkers etc.