RECREATION SUPERVISOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an administrative position involving responsibility for planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of recreational programs within the City. The incumbent is responsible for one or more specific program areas, e.g., playgrounds, athletics, recreation centers, special events, etc. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Youth Bureau Director with wide leeway allowed for independent decision making. General supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel, which increases substantially during the summer season. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Plans, organizes, directs, and oversees recreation programs for various age groups;

Selects, trains, and supervises recreation personnel;

Supervises and interacts with youth at Youth Center;

Provides informal counseling to youth at Youth Center;

Prepares news releases and other publicity relating to the recreation programs;

Prepares a variety of records and reports related to program administration;

Inspects facilities and equipment to insure the safety of participants and to assess future needs;

Arranges for repair or maintenance of facilities and equipment when necessary;

Requisitions and purchases recreation equipment and supplies;

Speaks to college classes and various community groups to inform them of the recreation services provided by the Youth Bureau;

Confers with the Youth Bureau Director on a regular basis concerning various aspects of the recreation program;

Acts as a coordinator between the Youth Bureau and other public and private recreation groups by attending meetings or serving on boards;

Assists the Youth Bureau Director in preparing the annual budget;

May give immediate direction or instructions to participants and/or employees engaged in a recreation program;

May act for and in place of the Youth Bureau Director as directed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of recreation administration; good knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative supervision; good knowledge of planning and equipping recreation facilities and areas; working knowledge of governmental budgetary procedures; working knowledge of modern public relations techniques; ability to plan, organize, and promote recreation program activities; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to communicate effectively to gain the cooperation of people of all ages; ability

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FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: (Con’t.)

to speak effectively before an audience; ability to prepare written and oral material; initiative; sound professional judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in Recreation, physical Education, Education, Sociology, Psychology, or closely related field; OR

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered two year college with an associate's degree or higher in Recreation Leadership, Physical Education, Education, Sociology, Psychology or a closely related field and two years of full-time paid experience in an organized recreation of athletic program; OR

C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of the above experience; OR

D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.