Recreation Supervisor II - Youth Development

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Under the direction of the Recreation Superintendent, the Recreation Supervisor II - Youth Development shall perform the following essential duties:

• Assist the Recreation Superintendent in multiple aspects of managing and directing the department; may serve as the Department Head in their absence.
• Supervise the planning, development, and implementation of the assigned recreation programs, services, activities, facilities, and events for youth development, including youth camps, District preschool program, youth and teen center programming, home school and after school programs, grant-funded youth development initiatives and community barn operations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of District and Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Direct, coordinate, supervise and review the work plan for assigned recreation services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate recreation staff and volunteers; provide or coordinate staff trainings; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of assigned programs budgets; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; oversee fiscal transactions related to department's programs and operations; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Evaluate community needs and interests; prepare community surveys; ensure that facilities, programs, and activities are meeting the changing needs of the community; recommend new recreation programs to meet community needs.
• Serve as liaison with outside agencies to provide additional educational/recreational opportunities; oversee the contract compliance of varied organizations, entities, and customers.
• Monitor and schedule the use of recreation facilities by user groups; assist with or enforce established rules of facility use and participant conduct.
• Supervise and/or assist with the design, preparation, and distribution of recreation publicity including social media, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and printed schedules.
• Maintain and review records related to program activities; prepare and submit reports, correspondence, and other written documents.
• Supervise collection and handling of fees, prepare and make bank deposits, and assist with audit of accounts.
• Research and apply for grants to provide supplemental funding to programs.
• Identify and cultivate sponsorship opportunities to further support programs.
• Lead community-wide special events as assigned.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of recreation.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of comprehensive youth development programming and other recreation programs.
• Procedures, methods, and techniques of youth development programming and other recreational program development, implementation administration, and promotion.
• Recreational, cultural, and social needs for the community.
• Principles and techniques of organization, planning, and management.
• Recreation facility management operations and techniques.
• Project management methods and risk management programs.
• Program marketing and development.
• Public relations, marketing, and customer service techniques.
• The various recreation programs, registration procedures, and adherence to the policy manual.
• Principles of budget preparation and control.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable recreation-specific software applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases.
• Mathematical principles. 
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive year-round, high-quality recreational programs for all ages.
• Plan, schedule, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Develop effective marketing strategies.
• Plan, manage, and schedule recreational programs that meet the needs of the community.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget.
• Provide quality services in a cost-effective manner and recommend improved methods of performing the work.
• Work with boards, commissions, and public groups.
• Manage projects and multiple priorities effectively.
• Safely perform the essential functions of the job.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Learn and use specialized recreational software.
• Prepare clear and concise schedules and reports.
• Maintain records and reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.