Parks & Recreation Supervisor

Wpraweb; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association in Wisconsin is seeking a Parks & Recreation Supervisor to oversee community events and programs in Brown Deer. The role includes planning, registration coordination, staffing, budgeting, and ensuring safe, engaging activities across parks and facilities.

You will supervise seasonal staff, manage program budgets, handle registrations, and coordinate with multiple partners to deliver quality recreation services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a parks and recreation supervisor.
• Preferred but not required: Lifeguard Training & CPR for Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instruction and Lifeguard Instructor (LGI).
• Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of recreation programming, aquatic operations, facility and park maintenance, supervision and administration.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work overtime, evening and weekend hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, conducts and supervises various athletic and recreational programs, activities and events.
• Coordinates and conducts registration and reservations for events/activities.
• Coordinates and conducts rental reservations including tours, payments, refunds, and staff coordination.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, supplies and materials.
• Operates equipment and tools associated with department programs.
• Communicate with supervisors, departments, volunteers, coaches, vendors, and community members.
• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and supervises seasonal and part-time staff.
• Assists with program budgets, revenue projections, expenditure tracking, and fee collection.
• Respond to questions or complaints and initiate problem resolution.
• Provide supervisory/administrative support in the absence of leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

People management

Program planning

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Parks, Leisure Services or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Parks and Recreation Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing and oversees events and programs in the Village of Brown Deer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following provides an overview of duties related to this position.

• Plans, organizes, conducts and supervises various athletic and recreational programs, activities and events for the community at various parks and facilities.
• Coordinates and conducts registration and reservations for events/activities.
• Coordinates and conducts rental reservations including but not limited to; tours, processing payments and refunds, communicating with rental users and coordinating staff.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, supplies and materials to conduct programs/activities.
• Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with department programs and work activities.
• Communicate with supervisors, other departments, employees, volunteers, class instructors, coaches, sporting officials, athletic organizations, program participants, parents, spectators, vendors, event sponsors, local businesses, community members, community organizations and other individuals needed to coordinate work activities.
• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and supervises seasonal and part-time personnel hired for programs and activities
• Assists with preparation and monitoring of program budgets, including revenue projections, expenditure tracking, calculates appropriate activity fees, collects payments and issues receipts.
• Respond to suggestions, questions or complaints related to programs and activities; provide information, research problems and initiate problem resolution.
• Provide supervisory and administrative support in the absence of the Parks and Recreation Director and/or Parks and Recreation Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Parks & Recreation Supervisor
Brown Deer Parks & Recreation Department

Job Description

The Parks and Recreation Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing and oversees events and programs in the Village of Brown Deer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following provides an overview of duties related to this position.

• Plans, organizes, conducts and supervises various athletic and recreational programs, activities and events for the community at various parks and facilities.
• Coordinates and conducts registration and reservations for events/activities.
• Coordinates and conducts rental reservations including but not limited to; tours, processing payments and refunds, communicating with rental users and coordinating staff.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, supplies and materials to conduct programs/activities.
• Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with department programs and work activities.
• Communicate with supervisors, other departments, employees, volunteers, class instructors, coaches, sporting officials, athletic organizations, program participants, parents, spectators, vendors, event sponsors, local businesses, community members, community organizations and other individuals needed to coordinate work activities.
• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and supervises seasonal and part-time personnel hired for programs and activities
• Assists with preparation and monitoring of program budgets, including revenue projections, expenditure tracking, calculates appropriate activity fees, collects payments and issues receipts.
• Respond to suggestions, questions or complaints related to programs and activities; provide information, research problems and initiate problem resolution.
• Provide supervisory and administrative support in the absence of the Parks and Recreation Director and/or Parks and Recreation Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Parks, Leisure Services or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a parks and recreation supervisor.
• Preferred but not required: Lifeguard Training & CPR for Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instruction and Lifeguard Instructor (LGI). Must be willing to obtain one or all certifications within 6 months to 1 year of hire.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of recreation programming, aquatic operations, facility and park maintenance, supervision and administration.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work overtime, evening and weekend hours as necessary.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Standing, walking, sitting and stooping.
• Kneeling, crouching, balancing, bending and twisting.
• Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Far vision at 20 feet or further and near vision at 20 inches or less.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling 50 lbs. or less.
• Handling, grasping, filing, typing, writing.
• Taste and/or smell.
• Work performed in an office environment, gyms, as well as outside during all seasons of the year (including rain, heat and snow).
• Must be able to travel throughout the Village to check the status of recreation programs and inspect work and facilities.

Salary/Salary Range
$27.89-$34.36 per hour

Closing Date
11/22/2026

Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association

6737 W Washington St, Suite 4270, Milwaukee, WI 53214