What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Outdoor Adventure Program Supervisor (Seasonal) position at CITY OF CHEYENNE?
Outdoor Adventure Program Supervisor
JOB TITLE: Outdoor Adventure Program Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt – Seasonal
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
SUPERVISOR: Recreation Specialist
Salary: $14 Per Hour
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Supervisor is expected to be an excellent role model as they teach a variety of outdoor skills and foster a close community of participants. Outdoor skills taught include backpacking, kayaking, camp cooking, orienteering, archery, environmentalism concepts, and general outdoor education. Other specialized skills taught as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in the leading of groups on outdoor recreation activities and trips that may include backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, etc.
- Drives City vehicles to transport participations and/or equipment.
- Ensures safety.
- Assists in planning activities.
- Assist in appropriate selection of supplies, raw materials, and literature.
- Inventory of required materials
- Preference given for Rock Climbing experience.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Environmentalism principles
- Various outdoor recreation activities
- Southeastern Wyoming terrain and outdoor areas
- Risk management.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Work personably with the public and other professionals in times of conflict or crisis.
- Adapt to change and problem solve.
- Remain calm under pressure.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Work with youth, teens, and adults alike.
- Effectively demonstrate all methods for various outdoor activities
- Ability to work with children as young as 8 years old.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Required:
Experience in adventure / outdoor recreation.
Prior experience with Children
Applicants must be able to pass a complete criminal background check which includes fingerprinting and child abuse registry.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain the physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Working Environment:
Outdoors and exposed to the elements, and irregular working hours (evenings and/or weekends, some overnights)
I will regularly review, understand, and adhere to the City of Cheyenne Employee Handbook and Rules & Regulations. These documents are located on the city website, under the Human Resources tab, and may be updated annually.
Qualifications:The City of Cheyenne offers the following benefits to Full Time Employees.
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Pension
Salary : $14