The City of Valdez Parks & Recreation Department is hiring for a Recreation Center Supervisor on Duty at the Recreation Center.Under direct supervision of a Recreation Coordinator this position coordinates programs, oversees participants, program staff and facility operations.
This position will organize group activities and games, lead arts and crafts, and monitors adult, youth or family activities and special events.
These job tasks require additional on the job specialized skills, training and certifications.
This position may be responsible for programs registration, facility rentals, daily deposits, cash handling, parent interaction, and any rules of conduct infraction enforcement.
This position is the on-site supervisor of Recreation Staff II, III and patrons.This is a non-benefited, temporary position to work no more than 1559 hours per year.
This position will work various hours per week, to include, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Position is open until filled with review of applicants beginning November 10th.
Expected start date is November 30, 2021.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills Primary duties and responsibilities:
Provide customer service to program patrons.
Programs a variety of recreation classes, programs, events and activities for the community May provide specialized programs depending upon education.
Ability to adapt instructions for participants with special conditions or physical limitations.
Plan instructions to provide feedback and progression of skills.
Programs and/or leads recreation programs at an assigned facility, center or event.
Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions and intervenes when necessary.
Renders emergency response as needed, including facility evacuation and respond to major and/or minor emergency.
Acts as a teammember maintaining a cooperative attitude with employees, supervisors, staff and the public.
Performs specific duties as outlined per activity, program or event.
Attend department and facility staff meetings and in-service trainings as required.
Maintains administrative records, to include, attendance, equipment, facility cleaning logs, program registration, program rosters, daily deposits, pass/participation reports, student participation certificates and other front desk procedures.
Supervises Recreation Staff II, and III.
Performs Recreation Staff II and III evaluations.
Maintains facility security.
Enforces Rules of Conduct and monitors follow through of suspension or ejections and forwards information to supervisor.
Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements Knowledge, skills and other characteristics:
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with various age groups.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
Knowledge based on industry best practices and standard for any instructional work.
Ability to develop a detailed curriculum, call format and supply list before the call sessions are advertised.
Knowledge in teaching methods and procedures.
Follows all required guidelines of necessary certifications.
Physical requirements and work environment:
Work environment is varied depending on facility, venue and program, indoor and outdoor year round.
Minimum qualifications:
Minimum 18 years old or, two years recreation experience with additional appropriate licenses or certifications.
Supervisory experience in a recreation setting desired.
Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within the first month of work.
Valid Alaska State Drivers License.
Experience based on industry best practices and standard for any instructional work.
One year of experience or course work in the specified field for any instructional work.