City of Newport News
RECREATION CENTER SUPERVISOR, SENIOR - YOUTH PROGRAMS
City of Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
JOB DESCRIPTION
RECREATION CENTER SUPERVISOR(RECREATION PROGRAMS BRANCH)PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM
Human ResourcesNewport News, Virginia
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the programming and operations of assigned program. Reports to the Recreation Program Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans, develops, and implements all components of the programming and operations of the assigned program; researches and plans program offerings; supervises program participants to ensure a healthy and safe environment. Completes and maintains detailed fund records and reports.
Coordinates licensing for individual programs, completing monthly audits and overseeing site staff and their daily licensing compliance. Develops systems to safeguard the health and safety of children at the center and maintains those systems. Meets regularly with staff members, supervisor, and school officials to plan and coordinate program.
Establishes, maintains, and keeps up to date all registration records pertaining to participants according to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Social Services Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers. Creates, disperses, and collects pertinent information to parents and participants.
Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of assigned staff including completing required reports, budgeting, purchasing and financial transactions, staff organization and development, performance evaluations, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work, and related activities.
Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide information and assistance in a variety of circumstances. Screens and responds to inquiries and complaints; provides information on policies and procedures.
Assists with developing short and long-term strategic goals pertaining to planning, development, design, and operational processes of the facility; develops and recommends policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Recreational Programming – Considerable knowledge of recreational programming and recreational facility operations of assigned program.
Customer Service – Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
Supervision – Considerable knowledge of leadership techniques, principles, and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Safety – Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to recreational activities and other work-related precautions.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees at all levels, representatives from all departments, organizations, and the public. Effectively responds to and resolves complex inquiries and disputes.
Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software with reasonable speed and accuracy.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Coordination of Work – Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine and establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
Communication – Ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively so others will understand. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing.
Financial Management – Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications to perform purchasing and financial transactions. Ability to employ economic and accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of budgeting data.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field and 3-5 years’ experience in professional recreational programs, including one year of lead or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and sex offender criminal history check as well as FBI Fingerprinting.
Individuals in this position cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint.
Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work. Some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, pollen, temperature and weather extremes, traffic hazards, violent individuals, infectious disease, or rude/irate customers.
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RECREATION CENTER SUPERVISOR(RECREATION PROGRAMS BRANCH)PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM
Human ResourcesNewport News, Virginia
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the programming and operations of assigned program. Reports to the Recreation Program Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans, develops, and implements all components of the programming and operations of the assigned program; researches and plans program offerings; supervises program participants to ensure a healthy and safe environment. Completes and maintains detailed fund records and reports.
Coordinates licensing for individual programs, completing monthly audits and overseeing site staff and their daily licensing compliance. Develops systems to safeguard the health and safety of children at the center and maintains those systems. Meets regularly with staff members, supervisor, and school officials to plan and coordinate program.
Establishes, maintains, and keeps up to date all registration records pertaining to participants according to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Social Services Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers. Creates, disperses, and collects pertinent information to parents and participants.
Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of assigned staff including completing required reports, budgeting, purchasing and financial transactions, staff organization and development, performance evaluations, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work, and related activities.
Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide information and assistance in a variety of circumstances. Screens and responds to inquiries and complaints; provides information on policies and procedures.
Assists with developing short and long-term strategic goals pertaining to planning, development, design, and operational processes of the facility; develops and recommends policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Recreational Programming – Considerable knowledge of recreational programming and recreational facility operations of assigned program.
Customer Service – Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
Supervision – Considerable knowledge of leadership techniques, principles, and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Safety – Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to recreational activities and other work-related precautions.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees at all levels, representatives from all departments, organizations, and the public. Effectively responds to and resolves complex inquiries and disputes.
Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software with reasonable speed and accuracy.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Coordination of Work – Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine and establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
Communication – Ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively so others will understand. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing.
Financial Management – Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications to perform purchasing and financial transactions. Ability to employ economic and accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of budgeting data.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field and 3-5 years’ experience in professional recreational programs, including one year of lead or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and sex offender criminal history check as well as FBI Fingerprinting.
Individuals in this position cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint.
Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work. Some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, pollen, temperature and weather extremes, traffic hazards, violent individuals, infectious disease, or rude/irate customers.
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