JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Recreation Supervisor

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  April 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  3340/2688

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To plan, organize, and supervise the summer playground program and special Parks and Recreation events; provide administrative assistance to Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Programs Manager for development, operation and maintenance of recreation and athletic programs.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor (Athletics).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Plans, organizes, and directs special recreational events and summer playground programs for participants of various age groups, by arranging for payment and scheduling of facilities, buses, insurance coverage, and hiring and/or scheduling employees.

 

2.         Organizes and supervises special recreation events, such as fishing derbies and athletic camps. 

 

3.         Prepares and processes Division part-time, temporary, and contract employee payroll by verifying time sheets, submitting to payroll for check processing, and distributes checks to appropriate supervisors for final dispersal.

 

4.         Recruits sponsors for recreation events.

 

5.         Prepares bid specifications and requisitions for new summer playground equipment.

 

6.         Writes and updates summer playground procedure manual for consistent and effective program operation.

 

7.         Directs the activities of the Athletic Division in the absence of the Recreation Supervisor (Athletics).

 

8.         Monitors and supervises the ball field reservation system by ensuring fees are collected and deposited, and reservation schedule is properly maintained.

 

9.         Supervises, monitors performance of, and assigns activities to part-time, temporary, and contract employees.

 

10.       Assists in the collection of registration fees for various recreation activities; remits money to City Collector's Office.

 

11.       Answers questions from the public regarding recreation programs.

 

12.       Operates a City pool automobile to visit facilities.

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Recreation Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Monitors and reports seasonal and contractual employee work hours utilized.

 

2.         Monitors and maintains equipment condition; maintains inventory and issues equipment and supplies for Summer Playground program.

 

3.         Monitors facility conditions, identifies necessary repairs, writes work orders and/or contacts appropriate vendor for facility repairs.

 

4.         Assists Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Programs Manager by collecting data, preparing regular reports, tracking recreation trends, and making recommendations for recreation program changes.

 

5.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to part-time, temporary, contract, and volunteer staff.

JOB SPECIFICATION

ASSISTANT RECREATION SUPERVISOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs administrative and technical work of average difficulty in the planning, and supervision of the Summer Playground Program and special Parks and Recreation events.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  April 1997

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Plans, organizes, and directs special recreational events and summer playground programs for participants of various age groups, by arranging for payment and scheduling of facilities, buses, insurance coverage, and hiring and/or scheduling employees.

 

Organizes and supervises special recreation events, such as fishing derbies and athletic camps. 

 

Prepares and processes Division part-time, temporary, and contract employee payroll by verifying time sheets, submitting to payroll for check processing, and distributes checks to appropriate supervisors for final dispersal.

 

Recruits sponsors for recreation events.

 

Prepares bid specifications and requisitions for new summer playground equipment.

 

Writes and updates summer playground procedure manual for consistent and effective program operation.

 

Directs the activities of the Athletic Division in the absence of the Recreation Supervisor (Athletics).

 

Monitors and supervises the ball field reservation system by ensuring fees are collected and deposited, and reservation schedule is properly maintained.

 

Supervises, monitors performance of, and assigns activities to part-time, temporary, and contract  employees.

 

Assists in the collection of registration fees for various recreation activities; remits money to City Collector's Office.

 

Answers questions from the public regarding recreation programs.

 

Operates a City pool automobile to visit facilities.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of the rules and equipment of various sports.

 

Familiarity with keyboard and operation of a microcomputer.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Recreation Supervisor

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, with individuals and groups, and in writing.

 

Ability to supervise, monitor performance of, and assign activities to assigned staff.

 

Ability to implement new programs or changes in existing programs.

 

Ability to interpret rules of various sports.

 

Ability to maintain teams and program operation records.

 

Ability to prepare and write reports.

 

Ability to prepare and process division seasonal, part-time and contractual employee payroll.

 

Ability to perform simple business math.

 

Ability to maintain equipment and facility inventory.

 

Ability to prepare and maintain ball field, summer playground and special event itineraries and reservations.

 

Ability to plan and organize recreation programs and special events.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of two (2) years college course work in Recreation Administration, Parks Administration, Leisure Sciences, Physical Education or a related field; at least one (1) year of experience in recreation sports, or a related field; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: 

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Recreation Supervisor

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Physical Requirements	Yes	No
Lifting (lbs.)	20
Carrying (lbs.)	20
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)		ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

Work Environment	Yes	No
Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts		ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)		ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)		ü