Recreation Supervisor

Serrato Corporation; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401K & 401K Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Counseling

Job summary

Serrato Corporation is seeking a supervisor to oversee staff and students in a dynamic recreation center. The role requires ensuring safety, implementing engaging leisure programs, and coordinating events for diverse learners.

The incumbent will supervise and mentor student leaders, maintain a calendar of activities, and partner with the Center Director to meet program goals. The position demands evening and weekend availability and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff and coordinating program activities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work with youth and staff in a recreation setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and students to ensure safe, secure operation of activities.
• Develop and implement a Center-wide diversified recreation program.
• Monitor and schedule activities, clubs, and special interests.
• Ensure water activities are supervised by certified lifeguards and safety rules followed.
• Collaborate with center staff to meet program goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Primary Position Objectives

Responsible for the supervision of staff and students to ensure a safe and secure operation of activities in the recreation area and supervises code of conduct in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the behavior management system. Must be available evenings and weekends.

Brief Description of Duties

• Establishes and operates a Center-wide diversified recreation program. Develop and implement programs to promote productive and socially acceptable use of leisure time.
• Assist students in understanding and developing lifelong leisure time skills and habits.
• Implement programs that build students' self-esteem by developing teamwork, good sports conduct, and other positive social behaviors.
• Promote lifelong health through physical activity and exercise.
• Monitors activities for individuals and groups to include tournament competition and varsity and intramural competition for the athletic-minded students.
• Provides oversight of plans for recreation activities for students not participating in athletic events.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of recreational activities and events and distribute the schedule to students in advance of the activities listed.
• Supervises the development of the instructional programs to teach students new skills and to improve existing skills.
• Monitors the scheduling and development of various clubs and special interest groups and individual activities for disabled students.
• Ensure that all water-related activities are supervised by certified lifeguards. Require the use of the buddy system in all swimming activities, and the use of personal flotation devices in all boating activities.
• Seek gainful leisure time employment opportunities for students so long as the employment does not interfere with training activities.
• Approves requisitions for recreational equipment, supplies and materials.
• Oversees the maintenance of recreational equipment, both indoor and outdoor.
• Works cooperatively with entire Center staff in the solution of students' problems.
• Ensures contacts with outside sources for recreational activities are maintained.
• Serves as the Center's source of information for recreational activities for students, ensuring continuous outgoing development of materials and knowledge about this part of the program.
• Provides media, bulletin boards and memoranda to inform students, as well as staff, of the programs to be held at the Center.
• Interview students/conduct quarterly surveys to determine what type of recreational activities would be most suitable.
• Creates an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
• Submits required reports to the appropriate department head.
• Submits time sheets and other paperwork timely and according to center policy.
• Assists and trains student leaders per center policy. Works closely with the SGA program.
• Assists in the management and operation of the student café.
• Recognizes and reinforces positive behavior with staff and students.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Evaluates personnel under his/her management and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions and/or merit increases.
• Assists the Center Director in meeting the goals and objectives of the Center.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

• Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Serrato Corporation's Healthy Workplace Environment Policy.
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Leadership & Management

• Ability to exceptionally manage and lead staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to investing in and developing staff and positioning them to succeed.
• Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision.
• Motivates staff and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• High level of leadership and management skills.
• High level of creativity and innovation with recreation programs.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills

Experience

Minimum two years working with youth, or related experience and/or training, including supervisory experience.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License, Commercial Driver's License (must obtain a Class B CDL Driver's License within 60 days of employment).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and basic life insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K & 401K Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Program

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.