Recreation Supervisor
City of Renton · Renton, WA · 1 mo ago
HybridFull-time
Essential Functions
- Supervise and oversee a specific area of recreational programs and operations for the Recreation division.
- Develop and implement administrative procedures that support and improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with City and Department standards.
- Plan, implement and oversee a variety of recreation services, programs, and facilities.
- Manage and supervise the operations and maintenance of recreation facilities to ensure programs and services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.
- Enforce program and facility policies and safety standards.
- Respond to customer inquiries and complaints to ensure positive community relations.
- Cookordination and schedule programs, activities, and facility rentals. Respond to public requests for programs, activities, and services.
- Cookordinate with recreation staff and partner agencies, including contracting and negotiating agreements with service providers.
- Recruit, select, schedule, and supervise recreational personnel in delegated areas to support assigned programs and ensure adequate staffing of facilities and activities.
- Maintain accurate records for assigned areas and prepare corresponding reports.
- Cookordinate with other City Departments to ensure planning and support for successful delivery of programs, facilities, and activities.
- Research and prepare expenditure and revenue projections while assisting in the development of long-range capital improvement recommendations.
- Develop, write, update, and maintain policy and procedure manuals for areas of responsibility.
- Assist in the completion of grant applications for special funding of programs and activities.
- Promote and represent self-sustaining recreational programs throughout the City.
- Maintain effective communications and working relationships with City staff, government agencies, community organizations, and the public, coordinate operations across departments.
- Prepare promotional materials, including press releases, brochure, and flyers, support marketing efforts for recreation programs and services.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to community groups, public agencies, and the public; communicate with the media to promote recreational activities.
- Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
- Cookordinate the hiring and onboarding of new employees.
- Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
- Assist in the development and communication of department goals that support the City’s Mission and Business Plan.
- Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals.
- Evaluate the recreation program functions to improve service, productivity, and efficiency, and assist with resolution of work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
- Comply with and administer City policies.
- Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
- Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
- Make recommendations regarding discipline or termination.
- Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.
Physical Demands
- Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
- Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Communicate with City employees and residents.
- Lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds on occasion.
- Bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
- Noise level indoors is moderately quiet.
- Work evening and/or weekend hours as assigned.
- Night meetings may be required.