NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Recreation Operations Supervisor (Specialized Recreation, Mature Adults, Lyon Park Rec. Center)
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Durham is dedicated to community service through its Parks and Recreation Department, which aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The Recreation Operations Supervisor will oversee mature adult and special needs recreation programming, manage facilities, and supervise staff to ensure effective program administration and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates an assigned recreation programming area including planning, prioritizing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and promoting programs and events; develops and implements project plans, goals, objectives, and operational strategies; supervises staff, including planning, assigning, and evaluating work, training and coaching; ensures adequate staffing levels; attends and facilitates meetings; and ensuring recreation programming and facility safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
Administers program, event, and/or project budgets; monitors expenditures; prepares cost estimates; researches and analyzes financial and related data; and makes budget recommendations
Manages recreation facilities including coordinating facility usage and scheduling; assesses program, project, and event needs; monitors inventories; oversees equipment safety and inspections; determines replacement and purchasing needs; coordinates purchase and equipment installation; and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
Prepares, reviews and maintains reports, records, promotional materials, and other documentation; reviews proposals; maintains databases; researches and analyzes information; develops and makes recommendations; and reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness
Provides customer service; collaborates with community organizations, residents, volunteers, vendors, and City departments or external agencies; serves on community committees; establishes partnerships; investigate complaints and resolves escalated customer services issues; provides facility tours; develops materials to promote programs and events; and executes marketing plans and promotion of programs and facility use
Serving as the department liaison for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities
Meeting with programming units to promote and review inclusion opportunities
Assisting with creating policies and trainings for inclusion
Reviewing and writing accommodation plans for participants
Working with schools and the community to promote inclusiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or a related field
Two years of recreation program management, facility management experience, OR recreation supervisory experience
A valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED– with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment
Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license 'or' if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
Incumbents assigned to recreation must satisfy credentialing requirements established by the City based on assignment
Preferred
NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) upon hire and obtain the NCBRTL (NC Board of Regional Therapy Licensure) within one year of employment. Must maintain both certifications throughout employment
Benefits
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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