Program Supervisor - Athletics

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a seasonal Program/Facility Supervisor to oversee recreation facilities in Manhattan, Kansas. The position requires a valid driver's license and completion of First Aid training. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of facilities, handling cash transactions, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants must be 18 years or older and able to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must complete CPR/AED/First Aid training.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise parks and recreation facilities and seasonal staff.
• Open/close the facility before use.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe facility.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Handle cash transactions during shifts.

Skills

Knowledge of recreation and fitness

Cash handling skills

Staff or team lead experience

Knowledge of CivicRec systems

Job description

Position Overview

Seasonal, Non-Exempt Program/Facility Supervisor position in City of Manhattan Parks & Recreation. Starting wage $16.00/hour. Job is open until filled. Must be 18 years or older; uniforms provided. Work includes weeknights and some weekday/weekend hours. A valid driver’s license is required for Fall, Winter, & Spring seasons.

Job Summary

The Program/Facility Supervisor is responsible for delivering and guiding others to provide a positive experience for customers at indoor or outdoor recreation facilities. You will oversee all youth and adult athletic programs, make weather/facility-related decisions, and lead staff on a nightly/daily basis.

Job Duties

• Provides overall supervision of Manhattan Parks and Recreation facilities and seasonal staff in the absence of full‑time staff.
• Opens and/or closes the facility for use before participants, spectators, and staff arrive.
• Maintains a professional appearance according to department policies, including proper attire and footwear.
• Ensures a clean, organized, and safe facility, performing light janitorial tasks as required.
• Handles facility cash and any transactions that occur during the shift, completing daily cash reports.
• Provides excellent customer service, greeting customers, ensuring proper registration, answering calls, and correcting unsafe behavior.
• Maintains proficiency in computer data entry with CivicRec and/or other software.
• Takes lead in emergency situations.
• Manages staff at each program for the entirety of their shift.
• Adjusts staff schedule as needed to meet program requirements.
• Makes weather and facility decisions for the supervised program.
• Communicates with Athletics and/or Facilities Coordinator and Supervisor via a daily/nightly report.
• Monitors staff, players, coaches, spectators, and all aspects of the game and facility.
• Ensures rules, policies, and procedures are observed.
• Follows closing and securing procedures at the end of each shift.
• Assists with seasonal staff facility training.
• Assists with set‑up/tear down of events or activities (chairs, tables, bleachers, equipment).
• Carries out all procedures per the Emergency Action Plan during emergencies; training provided by MPRD.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships with others.
• May work in an after‑school program setting for middle schoolers, monitoring participants, enforcing rules, and participating in activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must complete American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training (provided by MPRD).
• Valid driver’s license (Fall, Winter, & Spring).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Knowledge and experience of recreation and fitness, sports, game rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of CivicRec systems.
• Cash handling skills.
• Staff or team lead experience.

Other Information

• Staff will work varied shifts daily, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Applicants must pass a drug test.
• This is not a KPERS covered position.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work facilities include: Anthony and Eisenhower Recreation Centers, Douglass Activity Center, Anneberg Park, City Park, CiCo Park, Peace Memorial Auditorium, Manhattan High School East Campus.
• Work is performed: Weeknights and some weekends.
• Work is performed in a potentially noisy environment.
• Requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands, handling, feeling, speaking, hearing, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 50 pounds; team lifts required for equipment over 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.