Recreation Supervisor

Position Summary:

As a Recreation Supervisor, you will work a varied workday, ensure that all students have open access to recreational facilities and programs, and build community connections for recreational activities.  

OJCA seeks a highly motivated professional to join our team who will plan, direct, develop, organize, and execute recreational programs and events for the students. 

The department needs an individual with a vision, attitude, and drive for excellence. Someone with a drive to improve the existing programs, develop diverse new activities, and contribute to an inclusive team environment. 

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to critically problem solve, work independently, and as a team, work collaboratively with internal and external partners, to achieve center and department goals with attention to detail in planning and execution.

This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity for personal and professional growth and development.

Position Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am-7:00pm

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

•    Oversees the supervision of students engaged in center-sponsored recreational activities on and off-center

•    Provides supervision, training, and assessment for assigned recreation staff

•    Plans, implements and evaluates all recreational programs and makes recommendations for change

•    Prepares schedules and calendars for all recreational activities

•    Coordinates student field trips

•    Creates a supportive work environment; recognizes staff accomplishments and proactively addresses staff performance goals

•    Tracks and records program attendance

•    Orders and maintains recreational equipment, supplies, and materials 

•    Prepares and controls the departmental budget

•    Designs, develops, and implements an active system of communicating upcoming recreation events to students, staff, and the community

•    Implements an active system for obtaining student feedback and statements of interest

•    Promotes student and staff participation and interest in recreational activities

•    Recognizes and reinforces students’ positive behavior

•    Plans, organizes, and controls overtime and on-call staff to ensure compliance with Center and ETR policy and procedures 

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employees will perform other related job duties to ensure that the organization's ongoing needs are being met.

Skills/Competencies:

•    Demonstrates examples of successful leadership experiences

•    Proven ability to build partnerships/relationships and secure resources that benefit program objective

•    Proven ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate recreation programs

•    Excellent coaching skills

•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

•    Extensive knowledge of operational practices and principles of recreation/avocation programs

•    Proficient in rules and regulations of common sports and games

•    Knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices

•    Has a broad knowledge of and experience in developing recreation programs

•    Is an independent person who also works well on a team

•    Proficient with Office Suite. (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) 

Educational Requirements:

•    Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field.  A combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis

•    Two years of recreation experience; one of which was in a supervisory capacity

•    Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record 

•    Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with passenger endorsement, within three months of hire 

•    Water Safety Certification

ADA Requirements:

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably, accommodate a person with a disability however, no accommodation will be made that could pose a serious health, or safety risk to the employees, or others, or impose an undue hardship on the company. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The term "qualified individual with disabilities," means an individual with a disability who with, or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job. 

Physical Activities:

•    Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English 

•    Hearing and speaking to express ideas and, or exchange information in person or over the telephone 

•    Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc. 

•    Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods 

•    Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, office, and sports equipment 

•    Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead 

•    Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and, or lifting light objects 

Working Conditions: 

•    Campus and general office setting 

•    Indoor and outdoor environment 

•    Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) occasionally in variable traffic and weather conditions 

•    Moderately quiet while in the office; moderately loud when in recreation areas 

•    Requirement to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends 

•    Exposure to possible confrontations with students

Benefits: 

•    Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees

•    Dental, and Vision

•    Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) 

•    Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability Insurance 

•    Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on, or off the job

•    Critical Illness Insurance

•    Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)

•    401K Retirement Plan

•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

•    Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

•    Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

•    Paid Vacation and Sick Time 

•    12 Paid Holidays 

•    Free access to our weight and cardio rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily.

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