Recreation Programs & Operations Supervisor

Krpa; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Education Reimbursement

Professional Development

Certification/licensure reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Manhattan is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to oversee daily operations of recreation centers and facilities, ensuring quality programs and events while managing budgets. This role supports the Recreation Superintendent and may focus on Aquatics, Instructional Programs, Athletics, or other areas.

Essential functions include staff supervision, program planning, facility utilization, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a related occupation or field.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and schedules the staff and programs within Recreation specialty.
• Ensures that all programs and activities are properly planned, scheduled, executed, supervised, and evaluated for effectiveness.
• Ensures that facilities are utilized at the maximum level of efficiency, and that such facilities are adequately supervised and maintained during all programs, activities, and rental events.
• Ensures that all programs, activities, and facility operations stay within budget limitations through proper preparation of budget, efficient and effective purchase of equipment and supplies, and proper utilization of staff so as not to exceed such budget limitations.
• Cooperates with fellow staff, other City departments, schools and other community agencies, and other user groups to ensure that programs, activities, events, and facilities are delivered properly and at the maximum level of efficiency.
• Utilizes recreation management software to program activities and schedule facilities, communicates with current/past participants, run reports and conduct trend analysis for program and facility use, and other items.
• Conducts timely program and facility evaluations to ensure quality delivery of all programs and services and modify future program delivery based on factors such as participation rates, cost, and participant feedback.
• Answers a large volume of customer and participant inquiries concerning all matters related to job duties.
• Seeks to provide programs that cater to all community members regardless of race, sex, religion, etc. and assures that each citizen is afforded an equal opportunity to participate in such programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, or a closely related field

Two (2) years of experience in a related occupation or field

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

The City of Manhattan is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to oversee daily operations of recreation centers and facilities, ensuring quality programs and events while managing budgets. This role supports the Recreation Superintendent and may focus on Aquatics, Instructional Programs, Athletics, or other areas.

Essential functions include staff supervision, program planning, facility utilization, and customer service.