Recreation Programs Supervisor: Aquatics & Youth

Wayne State University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision starting Day

Twelve Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a supervisory, professional individual to oversee and coordinate recreation, athletic and event programming. You will provide program management supervision under the Recreation Supervisor, plan and direct aquatic, youth, adult, and teen activities, and assist in hiring non-permanent staff and instructors for operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff scheduling, budgeting, program content, and collaboration with external user groups, plus

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college coursework in recreation administration, public administration or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience as a recreation leader or administrator.
• Any equivalent combination of training.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Education

Two years of college coursework in recreation administration, public administration or closely related field

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a supervisory, professional individual to oversee and coordinate recreation, athletic and event programming. You will provide program management supervision under the Recreation Supervisor, plan and direct aquatic, youth, adult, and teen activities, and assist in hiring non-permanent staff and instructors for operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff scheduling, budgeting, program content, and collaboration with external user groups, plus