Recreation Supervisor

Job Description

The City of Renton has an exciting opportunity for a Recreation Supervisor within the Parks & Recreation Department. The Recreation Supervisor plans, organizes, coordinates and directs a wide variety of comprehensive City-wide recreational and cultural programs and activities for the community at various recreational facilities, including parks, ball fields, senior centers, community centers, and other areas. The position will manage and supervise the operation and maintenance of the recreational facility;

hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff; assist in completing grant applications and assist in program budgeting. This position supports the department as a whole and ensures consistent, streamlined operations that enhance service delivery to the community. Therefore, the incumbent will need excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills to collaborate across teams, and the ability to lead department wide process improvements.

If you have a minimum of 5 years of recreation programming experience in recreation, health and wellness, or cultural arts and a bachelor’s degree in Recreation (or 9 years combined education/experience) and a minimum of 1 year of supervisory or lead experience this may be the position for you. Please see Education, Experience and License requirements below for additional minimum qualifications.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.

Telework Program
The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise and oversee a specific area of recreational programs and operations for the Recreation division.
• Develop and implement administrative procedures that support and improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with City and Department standards.
• Plan, implement and oversee a variety of recreation services, programs, and facilities.
• Manage and supervise the operations and maintenance of recreation facilities to ensure programs and services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.
• Enforce program and facility policies and safety standards.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints to ensure positive community relations.
• Coordinate and schedule programs, activities, and facility rentals. Respond to public requests for programs, activities, and services. Coordinate with recreation staff and partner agencies, including contracting and negotiating agreements with service providers.
• Recruit, select, schedule, and supervise recreational personnel in delegated areas to support assigned programs and ensure adequate staffing of facilities and activities.
• Maintain accurate records for assigned areas and prepare corresponding reports.
• Coordinate with other City Departments to ensure planning and support for successful delivery of programs, facilities, and activities.
• Research and prepare expenditure and revenue projections while assisting in the development of long-range capital improvement recommendations.
• Develop, write, update, and maintain policy and procedure manuals for areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the completion of grant applications for special funding of programs and activities.
• Promote and represent self-sustaining recreational programs throughout the City.
• Maintain effective communications and working relationships with City staff, government agencies,…