Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics

City of Mes; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to develop, implement, and supervise comprehensive recreational services for the public. The role includes researching needs, securing budgets and resources, and delivering high quality programs while coordinating outreach to keep the community engaged.

The incumbent will hire and evaluate staff, manage program budgets, support policy development, and participate in capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, or related field.
• 5+ years professional recreation programming experience.
• 3 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and supervise comprehensive recreational services.
• Research community needs and plan services accordingly.
• Secure and manage budgets, facilities, and personnel resources.
• Lead marketing and outreach to engage the community.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate full-time staff; manage program budgets.

Skills

Supervisory capacity

Budget management

Marketing and outreach

Policy development

Process improvement

Large team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, or related field

Master's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, or related field

Job description

This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Aquatics Assignment and to establish a list of qualified applicants for any future vacancies.

Mesa owns and operates eight (8) state of the art Aquatics Centers, with two (2) more facilities planned to open within the next 5 years. Two facilities are 70 meter Regional and National competition sites for Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, and Artistic Swimming. The Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of 300+ Part-time staff and four (4) Full-time staff in the operations of a full aquatic programming inventory and an annual operating budget of over $4.5 M.

A Recreation Supervisor is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of comprehensive recreational service delivery to the public. Responsibilities include: conducting research to anticipate and plan needed recreational services; secure and manage necessary budget, facility, and personnel resources to safely deliver high quality programs and services; and facilitate marketing and outreach efforts to keep the community aware and involved in service delivery. This position is responsible for selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating full-time recreation staff; developing and monitoring assigned program budgets and expenditures; managing cost recovery goals, policy development, and process improvement; interacting with a variety of community groups, special interest groups, private and governmental agencies, and educational institutions; and assisting with development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives. Additionally, involvement with aquatic capital improvement projects and maintenance projects are assigned to this position. Work requires the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment to lead large and diverse work groups. Incumbents in this class may be rotated or transferred to other facilities and/or assignments based on department or seasonal needs. This class performs related duties as required.

Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Supervision is received from the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) Administrator who reviews work through conferences, reports, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-executive.

Employee Values:

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required.

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Recreation, Leisure Services, or a related field. Extensive (5+ years) professional recreation programming experience, including three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity.

Special Requirements.

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must possess certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard/AED within six months of hire date or promotion date(Aquatics Assignment). Must possess certification as American Red Cross Lifeguard/AED Trainer within six months of hire or promotion date(Aquatics Assignment).

Substance Abuse Testing.

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.

Municipal recreation experience related to the assignment area is preferred. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, or a related field is preferred. Membership in the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association is preferred. Membership in the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) is preferred. Certification in American Red Cross Water Safety (WSI), and WSI Instructor or equivalent is preferred. Certification as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO), and/or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), and Aquatic Professional Designation or Membership with the Association for Aquatic Professionals is preferred (Aquatics Assignment)

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4617.pdf