Recreation Supervisor

This job description is established by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District (District) to outline the basic requirements, duties and general responsibilities of the position of Recreation Supervisor. This position is “at will”, which means the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law.

Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship without notice at any time for any or no reason.

The Recreation Supervisor's primary duty is the supervision of staff, oversight of programs, and administrative duties directly related to the management and general business operations of the District. The Recreation Supervisor customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more other employees in the effective and efficient development of recreation programs offered by the District. The Recreation Supervisor assists the Aquatics Supervisor with occasional lifeguard coverage and support.

The Recreation Supervisor regularly makes suggestions/recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, and other change of status of employees under his/her supervision, which are given particular weight by the Recreation Manager.

The following duties are an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the Recreation Supervisor and do not constitute an all-inclusive list.

• Consistently promote a positive and professional image of the District at all times;
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, including but not limited to:
  • Oversight of developing, planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the Recreation program portfolio; attend pre- and post-event meetings, Operation Plans and Event Timelines review; recruiting, supervising, and evaluating recreation program volunteers and independent contractors in accordance with District policies and procedures;
  • Supervise Recreation Division staff; determines work assignments and create weekly schedule, approve/deny requested time off; create agenda and implement monthly Rec Group meetings; onboarding/training with new staff, support staff professional development; work product oversight, meets one on one weekly with full-time staff; daily direct observation of recreation programming, correct work deficiencies and provide feedback; evaluate overall performance and compose mid and annual Performance Evaluations, issue performance counselings and corrective actions with approval of Recreation Manager, and make recommendations regarding the hiring, termination, advancement, promotion, and other change of status of supervised employees;
  • Routinely review, and when applicable, develop recommendations for various Recreation Department Manuals/Processes;
    Recreation Program Plan, Customer Service Guidelines, Recreation Department Policies and Procedures Manual, Volunteer Handbook and Sponsorship Packet;
  • Coordinate with other supervisory staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the Meeker Recreation Center and community programming; participate in Manager/Supervisor meetings, assist in achieving and supporting both District and Department goals; collaborate with PFM Supervisor regarding program needs;
  • Collaborate with Aquatics Supervisor to ensure proper coverage of the Natatorium, occasionally shallow-water lifeguarding to maintain District operations in a safe manner;
  • Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to collect, integrate, analyze, and use data to make informed decisions, and collect information to compare and evaluate possible actions or courses of conduct based on such analysis; demonstrate positive internal and external customer service and acts as a primary contact to address technical or complex customer service situations or inquiries;
  • Assist the Recreation Manager in oversight of Cost Recovery; perform or direct work to ensure successful development of the District’s on-line registration process; perform detailed back-end checks of program entries using the District’s…