Recreation Supervisor

Plans, organizes, manages and administers on and off-center recreational activities for students.

Regular/Salaried/Exempt
Management
Vergennes, VT, US
Requisition ID: 5963

Salary Range:
$1.00 To $45,000.00 Annually

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the supervision of students engaged in center-sponsored recreational activities on and off center.
• Provides supervision, training, and assessment for assigned recreation staff.
• Plans, implements and evaluates all recreational programs and makes recommendations for change.
• Prepares schedules and calendars for all recreational activities. Coordinates student field trips.
• Creates a supportive work environment; recognizes staff accomplishments and proactively addresses staff performance goals.
• Tracks and records program attendance.
• Orders and maintains recreational equipment, supplies and materials.
• Prepares and controls the departmental budget.
• Designs, develops and implements an active system of communicating upcoming recreation events to students, staff and the community.
• Implements an active system for obtaining student feedback and statements of interest.
• Promotes student and staff participation and interest in recreation activities.
• Recognizes and reinforces students’ positive behavior. 
• Plans, organizes and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to insure compliance with Center and ETR policy and procedures.
• Models appropriate behaviors, mentors students and monitors both positive and negative behaviors through interventions. 

• Demonstrated hands-on management style and organization skills
• Proven ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate recreation programs
• Proven ability to build partnerships and secure resources that benefit program objective
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills; excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Extensive knowledge of operational practices and principles of recreation/avocation programs
• Proficient in rules and regulations of common sports and games
• Knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices
• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.

• Bachelors Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field. A combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. 

• Two years of recreation experience or one year of which was in a supervisory capacity. 
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Encouraged to obtain valid commercial Driver’s License Class B with passenger endorsement within three months of hire. Water Safety Certification.