Community Center Supervisor

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking an experienced Recreation Supervisor to oversee programs at a large recreation site, including aquatics clusters as applicable. A bachelor's degree and two years of supervisory experience are required.

The role involves budgeting, scheduling, safety oversight, staff supervision, coordinating with contractors and vendors, and serving diverse community groups to provide engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in recreation management, physical education or related field; two years recreation supervision experience.
• Texas Class C driver's license or equivalent may be required; aquatic roles require lifeguard, Lifeguard Management, and CPO within six months.
• Experience planning, organizing and implementing recreational activities for diverse population groups.
• Ability to prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and oversee facility maintenance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and coordinate daily recreation programs.
• Plan and implement activities for recreational and aquatic programs.
• Schedule spaces, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and manage room setups.
• Prepare reports, forms, payroll docs, and maintain records.
• Represent the department at meetings and liaise with community organizations.

Skills

Recreation supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in recreation management, physical education or related field

Job description

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree or higher in recreation management, physical education or a related field, and two (2) years recreation supervision experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Aquatic positions require lifeguard certification, Lifeguard Management, and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certifications within six months of hire.

Under direction, supervise and participate in planning, organizing and implementing recreational activities at a large recreation site, programs or aquatics clusters for different population groups

Oversee the administration of a major recreation facility. Involves: Prepare and monitor annual user fee budget. Review expenditures. Monitor facility to ensure safe environment for participants. Ensure room setup is complete. Oversee the preparation of work orders to maintain and repair facility. Determine appropriate activities for age and interest groups. Attend meetings regarding programming of center. Prepare or review necessary forms for payroll, injury reports, deposits, contracts, status reports and others as appropriate.

Plan and implement organized recreational and/or aquatic activities. Involves: Plan, coordinate and implement activities for recreational, aquatic, educational and informative programs or events for targeted groups and participants, including preschool and seniors. Schedule activities, fields, gymnasiums, games and events. Program and schedule space availability for various groups and organizations to fully utilize the facility. Create seasonal activities and special events. Coordinate with contractors, officials and vendors. Evaluate activities. Recommend and incorporate changes and improvements.

Represent the department and provide technical support, information and guidance on recreation center programs and activities. Involves: Respond to requests for information on recreation policies and procedures. Meet with departments and outside agencies. Respond to complaints. Resolve problems and recommend appropriate action. Prepare reports and recommendations. Direct the preparation of activity reports. Maintain appropriate files and records. Act as a liaison with community and neighborhood organizations. Attend neighborhood meetings, professional meetings and other gatherings to represent the department.

Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes.

Other duties as assigned.

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.