Recreation Supervisor-Minsky Gym

JOB
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.Responsible supervisory recreation work in coordinating, planning, organizing, implementing, and administering youth and adult sports leagues and programs; specific program areas include Junior Basketball League, Adult Softball, or similar programs; sponsorships; public relations and supervisory activities. Provides supervision and leadership of nighttime operations at Minsky Gym under the general direction of the Recreation Manager. Works a varied shift including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.Plans, directs, and implements varied programs of recreation activities and services for the citizens of the community in accordance with their varied interests.Responsible for supporting and monitoring evaluation processes, including planning, training, evaluation, and analysis, for programs and events.Recruits, trains, and focuses on retention of (volunteer) coaches, and referees (employees). Provides required/supplemental training for new and current volunteers and employees.Assists in resolving concerns and complaints from coaches, participants, organizations and/or the public.Conduct and/or supervise programs at various recreational center locations. Ability to supervise large groups, including children, both visually and audibly to ensure health/safety standards and the orderly integration of all programs.Assembles and maintains pertinent records and other information.Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of documents such as memos, schedules, communication requests forms, and other correspondence, etc., for approval by Recreation Manager.Recommends a program or plan of action commensurate with the budget regarding recreation services.Assists in overseeing Minsky Gym operations and management.Assists in planning, budgeting, scheduling, set-up and break-down, and all other aspects of special events, programs, leagues and other city department events.On occasion, is asked to maintain equipment and the facility by performing manual labor such as painting, semi-skilled work, litter control of facility, pressure cleaning, general housekeeping, and other manual labor tasks like setting up meeting rooms with chairs and tables and clears area after meetings.Supervises and directs nighttime staff in the daily operation functions at Minsky Gym.Assists Manager with directing assigned duties and scheduling requirements for the day and evening shiftsOther duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor’s (B.A. or B.S.) degree in Recreation or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university preferred. Two (2) years of successful experience in professional recreation work, one (1) of which was in a supervisory capacity. Certified Parks & Recreation Professional preferred. CPR/AED certification required 270 days from hire. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintenance of a clean driving history. A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreationKnowledge of planning, organizing and supervising recreation leagues and programsKnowledge of the purpose, use and benefit of sports, performing arts, special interest activities and all other activities within the scope of the DivisionSkill in public relationsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, and the publicAbility to train, assist and evaluate the work of staff membersAbility to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely in writing and orallyAbility to focus on the positive in every situation.Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.Ability to stay centered when challenged.Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift 25 pounds and /or move up to 25 pounds. While setting up tables and chairs, it is mandatory that all employees wear steel or composite toe shoes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.