Recreation-Palm View Supervisor

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Palm View Supervisor is responsible for implementing specific programs as assigned. Employee has supervisory responsibilities for the actions, job performance, supervision and monitoring of all assigned employees and program participants. Employee prepares standard routine reports and records. Job involves decision making which require sound interpretation and mature judgment. Employee provides continuous service to the public frequently involving sensitive matters that demand the utmost tact, courtesy and resourcefulness.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs functions at Palm View Community Center or at various City locations and events.
2. Program requires skill/knowledge in athletics, arts, theater, music and/or dance for this position.
3. Serves as lead person for program site and first responder to accidents.
4. Keeps and maintains records of program participants such as attendance, accident and/or incident reports.
5. Keeps and maintains personnel records for employees
6. Assigns work schedule, supervises, and assigns duties to aides, volunteers and any temporary personnel assigned to the program.
7. Plans and implements lesson plans for assigned program while keeping it fun for all participants.
8. Keeps work area neat and clean.
9. Thinks and promotes "safety" at all times.
10. Assists emergency services in case of emergency.
11. Keeps a daily inventory of all equipment and supplies and reports any supplies needed for daily operations to immediate supervisor.
12. Organizes activities that are supportive of the general recreation plan as presented by immediate supervisor.
13. Assists on other projects and job related tasks in the department when requested.
14. Assists in meeting overall program objectives, safety and quality.
15. Communicates effectively with parents and guardians.
16.Performs other job related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements - 1. Job requires an accredited high school diploma or GED equivalent and one of the following:
a. Two (2) years leadership experience in a position such as Recreation Instructor II, or
b. Three (3) semesters of college equal to 36 credit hours or
c. Three (3) years of related experience
2. Job requires experience/background with working with elementary age children.
3. Must obtain American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certification within the first month of hire. 
4. Must be knowledgeable and capable of properly using program specific equipment, facilities, and teaching Instructors I and II for instructing assigned programs.
5. Must be able to demonstrate and assess proper skills in assigned program.
6. Must be in good or excellent physical condition, mobile, and agile.
7. Must be alert, active, responsible and mature individual.
8. Must exhibit special leadership qualities and ability to work with superiors as well as subordinates.
9. Must be able to promote good public relations for the City.
10. Must be able to meet the public in a courteous manner, using tact and diplomacy.

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to work outdoors in hot weather and be able to move about job site
2. Must be able to lift a minimum of forty pounds.
3. Must be able to physically demonstrate and/or coach program activities offered to participants.

Additional Information

1. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
2. This position has supervisory responsibilities over other employees.
3. This position requires working weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

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