Winter Seasonal - Recreation Supervisor

City-of-Akron,-O; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Akron is seeking a Recreation Supervisor for the winter season. This part-time, outdoor role involves planning and supervising a wide range of recreation activities, with flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

You will work within the Downtown Operations Division and assist in leading staff and coordinating city-wide programs and events. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership/teaching experience, and hold a valid Ohio driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or leadership in recreation programs/paid teaching experience substituted year-for-year.
• Knowledge of municipal recreation planning, organization and administration.
• Ability to train, supervise and schedule subordinate personnel.
• Strong leadership and group management abilities; effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and supervise year-round recreation program activities for a city-wide program or community centers.
• Assist in selecting, training and supervising permanent and seasonal staff.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities at community centers, parks, playgrounds and schools; manage leagues, events and trips.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports; perform related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WINTER SEASONAL PART-TIME (UP TO 28 HOURS/WEEK)

CURRENT VACANCIES ARE IN THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN OPERATIONS (LOCK 3) DIVISION ASSISTING WITH ICE RINK OPERATIONS.

Required to work outdoors with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Official title: Recreation Supervisor

• Applications received to this job posting will be maintained solely for winter seasonal positions. If a permanent position arises, a separate job posting will be advertised.
• The winter season for employees in this class in the Downtown Operations Division begins October 1 and ends April 1 each year.
• The winter season for employees in this class in the Recreation & Parks Division begins November 1 and ends May 1 each year.
• Employees with satisfactory work performance at the end of the season may be eligible for recall in subsequent seasons.

This is professional and supervisory work in the City's year-round recreation program.

An employee in this class assists in planning, implementing and supervising year-round recreation program activities for a City-wide program or at a community center.

Works under the supervision of a senior Recreation Supervisor with considerable latitude for creative and responsive recreation programming and leadership.

Assists in planning, implementing and supervision of a variety of year-round recreation program activities and classes of instruction. Participates in the selection of permanent and seasonal staff and assists in their training, scheduling and supervision. Assists in the planning, setup, implementation and supervision of: various day-to-day recreation program activities at community centers, parks, play-grounds and school sites; sports and athletic program activities such as scheduling leagues, scorekeepers, umpires and sites, organizing teams, and calculating and publishing team standings; various community events such as concert series, dance performances, neighborhood festivals and downtown events; and older adult activities such as hiking/walking clubs, social and educational clubs, city-wide group events and trips. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports. Performs related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree. College course work may be substituted by leadership in organized recreation programs or paid teaching experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license.

Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of municipal recreation planning, organization and administration. Knowledge of a wide variety of recreation activities.

Ability to assist in the planning, implementation and supervision of recreation activities for a community center or City-wide program. Ability to train, schedule and supervise the work of subordinate personnel. Exceptional group leadership skills and ability to promote the interest and involvement of others. Ability to establish and maintain effective communications with other persons both verbally and in writing. List of essential job functions available upon request.

This is a classified position.

The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education. TEST WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 80%, Education 20%.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 80% for qualifying, and 20% for education.

RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades.

VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: An applicant having a valid driver's license from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment. Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.