Assistant Recreation Supervisor

Assistant Recreation Supervisor

The Assistant Recreation Supervisor works under the Deputy Director of Community Services and Community Services Manager and/or designee. Under general direction, performs professional recreation work of supervisory level in the development and direction of a variety of recreation activities; assists in preparing city-wide programs; aquatics; senior center; homeless service and does other related work as required. The Assistant Recreation Supervisor may work with many local groups. The Assistant Recreation Supervisor may supervise full time and part time recreation staff, seasonal employees, and volunteers, as assigned. The incumbent should have a customer-focused mentality with the ability to foster relationships and provide excellent customer service to residents.

Essential Functions

• Plan and supervise programs for use at a recreation center or large play area.
• Work with groups and community leaders in developing recreation programs.
• Coordinates recreation staff in the development and implementation of community recreation programs.
• Develop programs and conduct classes in a variety of fields including arts and crafts, sports and other recreation activities.
• Manage volunteer leaders in the Community Services area.
• Determine the material and equipment required for the recreation center, senior, aquatics, and homeless
• Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Promotes interest and provides information regarding recreation programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other City departments, and the general public.
• Prepare for publication a variety of brochures, calendar, flyers and related communications regarding recreation programs.
• Make purchasing arrangements as needed.
• Acts as consultant or supervisor for special programs.
• Assist in the scheduling of activities at the Community Center.
• Responds to public inquiries about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, pick up supplies needed for activities, conduct arts/crafts activities for children, make arrangements for rental and use of Recreation Building, setup table and chairs for classes, etc.
• Performs other related work as required.

Homeless Service

• Work with team members to assist homeless people in response to requests received and while performing outreach duties;
• Work to identify and investigate homeless situations based on requests received;
• Assist with outreach efforts, coordinate regular meetings of outreach teams and attend outreach events;
• Maintain appropriate program documentation and record information for evaluation and reporting purposes; and
• Maintain professional relationships with offices of local government, and City and County Departments.

Sports

• Working and communicating effectively with children, the general public, and other staff members;
• Supervising and planning the implementation of sports, games, and other child friendly activities;
• Organizing and implementing sports programs at a designated site or facility; and
• Promoting and developing the sports activities and services of the recreation department.

Parks Programs

• Coordinates scheduling of part – time employees; schedules recreation parks programs and events.
• Administers all aspects of park programs, schedules and registration process, and related cash handling/payment procedures.
• Coordinates recreation staff in the development and implementation of community recreation programs.

Aquatics

• Supervise, promote, implement, and evaluate swimming pool maintenance, lifeguard training, and aquatic recreation programs and services.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for aquatic recreation activities; implement swimming pool facility policies and procedures.
• Organize and schedule aquatic recreation activities such as swimming lessons, lifeguard services, and special events.

Senior Center

• Supervise and facilitate the use of the City's senior center facility.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current senior programs and develop sound recommendations for new senior programs and services for the community with measurable outcomes.
• Perform a variety of duties related to the publicizing and advertising of senior programs and activities; prepare and/or coordinate the development of senior program events and activities publicity, including news releases, newsletters, flyers pamphlets, and brochures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Recreation, Physical Education or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in the field of recreation.
• Two (2) year of experience working in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licensing

• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

For more information on duties and responsibilities of the job classification, see our class specifications on our website.