What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Program Supervisor position at City of St. Cloud, FL?
Description
Join our Team as an Educational Programming Supervisor!
City of St. Cloud – Where Community, Creativity, and Commitment Meet
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and creating enriching educational experiences? The City of St. Cloud is seeking an Educational Programming Supervisor to plan, promote, and lead engaging recreation and educational programs for our community.
In this role, you’ll develop and oversee after-school programs, coordinate educational and recreational classes, and promote activities through community partnerships, schools, and outreach. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that supports learning and growth for local students.
This position reports to the Recreation Superintendent and works Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some evening hours required for programs and events.
At the City of St. Cloud, our core values guide everything we do:
- Accountability – We take responsibility for providing high-quality educational programs that meet the needs of our community.
- Empowerment – We encourage creativity and leadership, giving our team members the tools and trust to make a difference.
- Innovation – We embrace new ideas and fresh approaches to make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful.
- Ownership – We take pride in our work and in the positive impact we make every day in the lives of our participants and families.
If you’re ready to combine your passion for education with community service, join a team that values your ideas and dedication.
Apply today and help shape the future of St. Cloud’s educational and recreational programs!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Plans, promotes, and carries out recreation and educational programs; promotes programs and activities through brochures, news releases, and contacts with schools, participants, and parents.
- Schedules and promotes recreational and educational activities/classes.
- Completes time sheets, accidents and incident reports, participation reports, and cost analysis and cost recovery reports.
- Develops goals and objectives for areas of functional responsibility consistent with department.
- Defines, implements, and enforces all program policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines for employees, participants, visitors, and their respective conduct.
- Plans, develops, and coordinates age and developmentally appropriate camp and afterschool program curriculum including but not limited to; crafts, sports, games, drama, nature awareness, trips, speakers and other socialized activities.
- Creates, develops and coordinates educational programs geared toward youth, young adults and families, including but not limited to the home school community.
- Ensures safety of the afterschool program site and participants.
- Responds to citizen/participant inquiries for information and complaints.
- Assists in special event planning and creates new special events for the community.
- Works with non-profit groups and develops partnerships in the community for cooperative programs.
- Assists in the preparation of the recreation budget, monitors and enforces spending limitations within that budget.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Back up to other supervisors within the Recreation Division.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Requires a High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of experience working in leisure services, education or the recreation field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Five (5) years of experience preferred.
- Associate's degree in child development, Education or Recreation or Leisure Services preferred.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification preferred
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.
City of St. Cloud Benefits Package
We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.
We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.
All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the city's benefits package, which includes:
- On-Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
- 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers– The Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year (prorated from the employee’s start date).
- One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers.
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Pension Plan
- Awards Programs
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Discounted Automobile Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
- Indianapolis Plan (Police Officers)
- Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)
- Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
- Management Leave
- Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract
