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The City of Indianapolis and Marion County – Indy Parks seeks a supervisor to oversee daily sports, programs, services, and facilities at assigned park locations. You will apply policies and procedures, manage activities, and coordinate with staff to deliver high-quality recreation experiences to the community.
This role requires the ability to handle discipline, emergencies, and customer interactions, with reports to the Park Manager.
With over a century of history advancing the value of parks, Indy Parks is committed to protecting and enhancing the community's assets for the future. We will be a leader in making Indianapolis a vibrant, happy, and healthy place to live. By providing premier greenspaces and recreation opportunities, we welcome all residents, regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status, ability, or identity, to connect to nature, to the community, and to themselves. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Position is responsible for daily supervision of sports, programs, services, and facilities at assigned park locations. Work related activities include all facets of recreational programming and service delivery. Established policies and procedures and the Department of Parks and Recreation rules and regulations control actions. Independent judgment may occur when deciding on programs and classes to offer, handling discipline problems, emergency situations and dealing with the public. Work is reviewed on a continuing basis by a supervisor who is generally available for detailed/general instructions.
Position reports to the Park Manager.
Must be self-motivated. Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet various deadlines. Ability to work productively under general supervision. Ability to work varied work schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays. General knowledge of sports, recreational games and arts and crafts. Ability to plan and organize activities. Ability to maintain discipline and supervise participants of all ages. Ability to follow all established policies and procedures. Must be people and community oriented and have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to obtain officials certification for recreation sports and crafts. Licenses/Certifications Required: Ability to CPR and First Aid Certificate, Indiana Public Passengers Chauffeurs License, NYSCA Clinician Certification.
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.