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JEFFERSON COUNTY
Job Description
Job Title: Recreation Supervisor
Department: Public Works
Division: Parks & Recreation
Reports To: Parks, Recreation and Facilities Manager
FLSA Exempt (YIN): NO
Union: UFCW
BBP: At Risk
Salary Level: ASI2
Location: County Park & Rec. Facilit~'es
Approved By: Human Resource Manager
Approved Date: 12/1/96
SUMMARY:
This professional administrative position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing
and evaluating a County-wide recreation program designed for all ages including participants
with special needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
Conceptualization, organization, promotion, management and supervision of a variety of
recreation activities and recreation facilities that include sporting, cultural and community
events, classes and programs as well as day-to-day supervision of Recreation Division
employees.
Supervises and performs maintenance programs to include planning, scheduling, monitoring,
and evaluating maintenance of recreation park areas and athletic fields; institutes changes and
improvements as needed and appropriate.
Maintains accurate program records pertaining to participation, finances, supply inventory,
accidents and staff evaluations of program and facility effectiveness.
Assists in the preparation of the annual Parks and Recreation Division budget, Capital
Improvement program, and monitors associated revenues and expenditures.
Assigns staff work schedules, monitors payroll, explains goals and objectives, conducts and
creates training opportunities and evaluates employee job performance and conducts regular
staff meetings.
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Establishes program and facility policies, procedures, rules regulations and fee structures.
Organizes methods and techniques to promote recreation participation through an effective
marketing program. Prepares news releases, service announcements, program handouts,
flyers and material for seasonal brochures which create enthusiasm for program participation
throughout the community and outlying areas.
Establishes and maintains proper communication relationships with community and civic
groups, schools, businesses, City departments and the news media.
Coordinates fund raising efforts.
Orders necessary equipment and supplies for Park and Recreation activities and associated
facilities.
Attends Division staff meetings and training workshops.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSmILmES: Directly supervises Recreation Coordinator,
Recreation Aid Supervisors, Park Assistants, extra labor employees, volunteers and interns.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the County's policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities include reporting on a regular basis to the Parks, Recreation
and Facilities Manager; participating in the interviewing and hiring process, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and
disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Periodically checks
progress of work and provides instructions on accomplishing work involving unusual
problems.
QUALIFICA nON REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCA nON and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in recreation or relevant field required or a combination of
education and experience providing knowledge, skills and abilities may be
considered in lieu of the BA degree.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Effective writing and speaking techniques to successfully promote park and
recreation programming demonstrating interpersonal communication skills and
public relations.
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MA THEMA TICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using
whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate,
ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICA TES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
A valid Washington State drivers license.
A basic First Aid card and CPR certification.
Membership to Washington State Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA)
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OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of planning, maintaining, orgamzmg,
implementing and evaluating year round recreation programs and recreation facilities for
youth and adults of all ages in the areas of classes, special events, teen programming,
athletic events, cultural arts and special populations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects. tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
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this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather
conditions. Exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration; works near moving
mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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