JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Recreation Supervisor (Adult/Senior Programs)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  June 2001

 

ORG/POS #:  3300/2246

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To develop, organize and supervise leisure and recreational programs for adults and seniors for the City of Little Rock Department of Parks and Recreation.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Parks Recreation Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Develops, organizes, and supervises leisure and recreational programs for adults and seniors for the City of Little Rock Department of Parks and Recreation; promotes awareness of adult and senior programs to recruits participants.

 

2.         Researches program and facility cost/benefit data, revenues generated, number of participants and other information; compiles information into reports; analyzes data and recommends additions, deletions and changes to new and existing programs or facilities; implements approved changes.

 

3.         Writes and implements policies and procedures for programs and facilities.

 

4.         Selects contractual personnel to provide instruction for specific activities; provides training.

 

5.         Assigns and directs activities and monitors performance of assigned full-time, regular part-time, temporary (including seasonal), contractual, and volunteer personnel.

 

6.         Prepares tentative annual budget figures for adult/senior programs for supervisory approval; monitors program expenditures and ensures budgets are not exceeded.

 

7.         Develops, coordinates, and promotes special activities for the Adult Leisure Center.

 

8.         Interprets rules for activities; mediates disagreements; provides disciplinary action to program participants.

 

9.         Answers questions from the public regarding adult/senior programs.

 

10.       Establishes and monitors program and activity schedules for adult/senior programs, including activities scheduled by outside organizations.

 

11.       Represents the City in working with civic, community, and business leaders to develop and implement leisure and recreational programs for adults and seniors.

JOB TITLE:  Recreation Supervisor (Adult/Senior Programs)

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12.       Operates a microcomputer with spreadsheet and word processing software.

 

13.       Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Monitors equipment and supplies inventory; purchases supplies; recommends the purchase of major equipment and supplies; prepares bid specifications and requisitions upon approval; ensures purchase.

 

2.         Maintains records of fees collected; reviews daily revenue reports and ensures the preparation of daily bank deposits.

 

3.         Maintains hard copy and computer files and records.

 

4.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to the Adult Center Supervisor.

 

JOB SPECIFICATION

RECREATION SUPERVISOR

(ADULT/SENIOR PROGRAMS)

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs administrative and technical work of considerable difficulty in developing, organizing and supervising leisure and recreational programs for adults and seniors for the City of Little Rock Department of Parks and Recreation.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  June 2001

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Develops, organizes, and supervises leisure and recreational programs for adults and seniors for the City of Little Rock Department of Parks and Recreation; promotes awareness of adult and senior programs to recruits participants.

 

Researches program and facility cost/benefit data, revenues generated, number of participants and other information; compiles information into reports; analyzes data and recommends additions, deletions and changes to new and existing programs or facilities; implements approved changes.

 

Writes and implements policies and procedures for programs and facilities.

 

Selects contractual personnel to provide instruction for specific activities; provides training.

 

Assigns and directs activities and monitors performance of assigned full-time, regular part-time, temporary (including seasonal), contractual, and volunteer personnel.

 

Prepares tentative annual budget figures for adult/senior programs for supervisory approval; monitors program expenditures and ensures budgets are not exceeded.

 

Develops, coordinates, and promotes special activities for the Adult Leisure Center.

 

Interprets rules for activities; mediates disagreements; provides disciplinary action to program participants.

 

Answers questions from the public regarding adult/senior programs.

 

Establishes and monitors program and activity schedules for adult/senior programs, including activities scheduled by outside organizations.

 

Represents the City in working with civic, community, and business leaders to develop and implement leisure and recreational programs for adults and seniors.

 

Operates a microcomputer with spreadsheet and word processing software.

 

Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

JOB TITLE:  Recreation Supervisor (Adult/Senior Programs)

JOB SPECIFICATION – CONTINUED

 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of the rules, equipment, and requirements of various adult and senior leisure and recreational progams.

 

Good knowledge of research methods and techniques.

 

Good knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software, including spreadsheet and word processing software.

 

Good knowledge of hard copy and computer filing and record-keeping systems.

 

Some knowledge of descriptive statistics.

 

Familiarity with budget processes.

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer, utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission vehicle.

 

Ability to develop, organize, and supervise leisure and recreational programs for adults and seniors.

 

Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and assess recreational needs of specific areas.

 

Ability to recommend and implement new programs and changes to existing programs.

 

Ability to conduct research.

 

Ability to compile and analyze data and interpret research findings.

 

Ability develop policies and procedures.

 

Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports.

 

Ability to maintain hard copy and computer files and records.

 

Ability to monitor budget expenditures and determine annual budget requirements.

 

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

 

Ability to mediate disagreements.

 

Ability to select, train, and direct the work activities of assigned personnel.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

JOB TITLE:  Recreation Supervisor (Adult/Senior Programs)

JOB SPECIFICATION – CONTINUED

 

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Parks Administration, Leisure Sciences, or a related area; at least two (2) years of experience in adult/senior program development or administration, or a related area; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; 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:  Recreation Supervisor (Adult/Senior Programs)

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  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.

 

                                                                                                                                                        YES                                                                            NO

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                                                                                                        YES                                                                            NO

 

 

created:            June 2001

updated:           August 2002

analyst: rlc