Recreation Program Supervisor

About the role

The Recreation Program Supervisor plays a key role in shaping the experiences residents have at the Clayton Community Center. This position leads recreation programming and facility operations, supervises staff and volunteers, and develops recreational, educational, cultural, and clay and pottery programs that bring people together. We’re looking for someone who is creative, organized, and comfortable leading both people and programs. The right person will keep the Community Center welcoming and well-run, build strong relationships with participants and community partners, and look for new ways to make programs and services even better. As part of Clayton Parks and Recreation, this role directly supports the department’s mission to create meaningful opportunities for recreation, connection, and community while helping ensure Town facilities and programs continue to meet the needs of Clayton residents.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises the operation of an activity center providing a variety of recreation programs.
• Oversees a diversified program suited to the needs of the center's participants and potential participants.
• Schedules and supervises use of facilities by groups; enforces rules and regulations and maintains order and discipline.
• Coordinates and schedules the organization and operational activities of the Community Center and related recreational, educational, or cultural programs.
• Develops, markets, implements, and evaluates a variety of programs; performs cost analysis and seeks funding for programs.
• Identifies opportunities for improving methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; and implements improvements.
• Provides customer service. Responds to and resolves customer issues and needs; provides tours and orientations; promotes and sells memberships and programs; and provides information on community services and resources.
• Oversees the maintenance related to program spaces, facility grounds, and monitors equipment for cleanliness and proper function.
• Provides staff assistance to senior management personnel; participates on a variety of committees; and prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Coordinates community center activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with clay and pottery programs, including studio practices, equipment use, ceramic arts techniques, and kiln operations is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation of a major recreation facility.
• Thorough knowledge of indoor and outdoor recreation programs and related rules and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation planning, programming, and operations; thorough knowledge of programming for children; ability to work collaboratively with other public entities.
• Ability to deal effectively with parents; ability to manage the physical aspects of a facility.
• Ability to operate and maintain order in a public facility.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, community organizations, and the general public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Parks and Recreation Management or related major field required.
• Two to four years of recreation or leisure programming experience at the minimum.
• Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.