Site Supervisor - Recreation Centers Gymnasium

City of Thornton, Colorado

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement & Deferred Compensation

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Recreation Pass

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Thornton, Colorado seeks a Recreation Supervisor to oversee activities at Thornton Community Center, Carpenter Recreation Center, and Trail Winds Recreation Center. You’ll supervise programs, ensure facility policies are followed, and coordinate with staff to provide a safe, welcoming environment for players and patrons.

The role requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability, with CPR/First Aid certification and a valid Colorado license preferred.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, plus one year of related experience preferred.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid Colorado Driver's License required for field supervision.

Responsibilities

Supervises activities of the facility, field, gymnasium, or location to ensure participants abide by city rules and regulations.
Monitors and checks permits for use of recreational facilities, fields, gymnasium, or location which may include communications with local law enforcement agencies.
Assists and coordinates with Recreation Coordinator to verify field occupancy.
Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems.
Disciplines players displaying unsportsmanlike behavior and enforces ejections and suspensions.
Responds to emergency situations and reports all incidents within 24 hours.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Colorado Driver's License

Job description

Days/Hours

Varies - includes nights and weekends.

This posting is for Thornton Community Center, Carpenter Recreation Center, and Trail Winds Recreation Center.

Under direction, responsible for providing supervision at a recreation facility or location which may include league play. Monitors and checks permits for use of recreation sites.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Supervises activities of the facility, field, gymnasium, or location to ensure participants abide by city rules and regulations. Enforces and communicates league and facility rules and policies.
Monitors and checks permits for use of recreational facilities, fields, gymnasium, or location which may include communications with local law enforcement agencies.
Assists and coordinates with Recreation Coordinator to verify field occupancy.
Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems. Provides ongoing communications between field patrons and administration. Provides field promotion and positive public relations through interactions with facility patrons.
Proactively works with patrons to prevent player disturbances. Resolves conflicts on the court/field or calls appropriate authority to resolve hostile conflicts. Resolves potentially volatile situations with players, coaches, and spectators.
Disciplines players displaying unsportsmanlike behavior. Enforces ejections and suspensions.
Responsible for the setup and preparation of basketball and softball leagues.
Operates a time clock/scoreboard. May keep an accurate official score book. Reports scores to Recreation Coordinator.
Ensures all possible safety measures are observed. Reports any issues and/or concerns to a supervisor or management staff. Identifies and reports any hazards. Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports. Documents and reports all incidents within 24 hours.
Attends training and meetings as required. Complies with city and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, plus one year of related experience preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Recreational field operation experience desired. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire may be required.

Valid Colorado Driver's License required for those with field supervision responsibilities. Other positions may need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of basic recreation philosophy.
Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR.
Knowledge of league rules.
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to keep an accurate score book.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply operating policies and procedures.
Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with the public.
Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically, and emotionally stressful situations.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, or flexible schedules.
Ability to work well with others.

Physical And Mental Requirements

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and see. This position is considered mostly light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. The employee may be subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. The employee must be able to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions.

TESTING PROCEDURES

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our current Benefits Guide.

Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position: