Recreation Program Technical Supervisor - GR Outside & General Recreation

City of Grand Rapids, MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids seeks a supervisory recreation professional to oversee the GR Outside program, coordinating nature-based experiences, outdoor skills, camping trips and gear libraries for youth and schools. Responsibilities include directing staff, budgeting, and expanding partnerships across the city.

Qualifications include two years of college in recreation administration and at least two years of relevant leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in recreation administration or closely related field; a four-year degree is preferred.
• Two or more years of responsible experience as a recreation leader or administrator.
• Any equivalent combination of training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate recreation programs, classes and activities, including staffing, content, length and budget.
• Plan and direct partnerships with outside groups to expand youth nature access.
• Respond to participant questions, concerns and enrollment inquiries.
• Coordinate with administrative staff on scheduling, programs and enrollments.
• Develop performance metrics, KPIs and study trends to guide program development.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Community outreach

KPI development

Education

Two years college coursework in recreation administration

Job description

This is supervisory, professional work in overseeing and coordinating recreation initiatives, outdoor programs, and community outreach for the GR Outside program. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor to provide program management supervision. Work includes planning, organizing, and directing nature-based experiences, outdoor skill-building, camping/backpacking trips, outdoor gear library distribution, community partnership operations focused on expanding nature access for youth (ages 24 and under) and schools across Grand Rapids, and other general recreation programs as assigned. Participates with the Recreation Supervisor to select, hire, and supervise non-permanent support staff, field instructors, and seasonal program staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Interacts with the Risk Manager for the City for compliance and mitigation resources.
• Plans, coordinates and oversees all aspects of assigned recreation programs, classes and activities, including, but not limited to, scheduling of staff and facilities, program content, length and budget requirements, and coordination with outside user groups.
• Responds to participant and potential participant questions, concerns and complaints.
• Interacts with departmental administrative staff on questions regarding scheduling, programs, operations and enrollments.
• Conducts participant and other surveys of recreational program and program needs as needed developing performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Researches trends and new programs for design and implementation for program development, quality and growth.
• Studies recreation needs and recommends changes and/or improvements to existing programs; creates new programs and activities based on demand and need.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Two (2) years of college coursework or university training (4-year degree preferred) in recreation administration, public administration or closely related field plus

--AND--

• Two (2) or more years of responsible experience as a recreation leader or administrator

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training

Required Licenses

• Michigan driver's license

Preferred Experience

• Outdoor recreation, youth sports, or general recreation programming

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Leaves and Accommodations Analyst, Amanda Kaulback. Email [e-mail] or [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note:

This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules