Parks & Recreation Program & Aquatics Supervisor

City of Clarksville; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a senior-level supervisor to plan, coordinate, and monitor recreational, aquatic, and youth sports programs. You will hire seasonal staff, develop operating manuals, promote services, assist with budgets, and supervise lower-level staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and several years of program and supervisory experience, with a focus on aquatics and community programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in recreational programming, sports management or aquatics programming, including two (2) years in a supervisory position
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job’s essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Assists in the creation and promotion of department strategic planning and goals.
• Plans, develops, and markets new and existing aquatics programs and/or special events; evaluates programs and events for future improvements and/or modifications; acquires scholarships and donations.
• Promotes programs, events, and offerings to the public.
• Develops, implements, and administers operating manuals; monitors operational compliance.
• Assists with budget preparation and administration, including cost estimates for budget recommendations, submitting justifications, monitoring, and controlling program expenditures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program planning

Budgeting

Customer service

Marketing principles

Recordkeeping

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation

Job description

City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a senior-level supervisor to plan, coordinate, and monitor recreational, aquatic, and youth sports programs. You will hire seasonal staff, develop operating manuals, promote services, assist with budgets, and supervise lower-level staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and several years of program and supervisory experience, with a focus on aquatics and community programs.