• Job Description

  Req#: 4450567
  Under the general direction of the Recreation Parks Manager, the Recreation Supervisor of Adult & Youth Sports performs a wide range of duties within the Recreation and Parks Department. The Recreation Supervisor of Adult & Youth Sports provides direct oversight of the management and operations of indoor and outdoor youth and adult sports programs, leagues, and athletic facilities. This position provides leadership and supervision of seasonal field crew and part-time Recreation Aides and Contractors. This position develops and implements programs for the current Hilliard community center, in addition to “The Well,” Hilliard’s new 105,000 square foot recreation and wellness center, and the new Athletic Complex, encompassing 20 natural turf and 2 synthetic turf multi-use fields. This position is responsible for budgeting and financial management, contracts, compliance with safety and security, and executing high-quality customer service. The Recreation Supervisor of Adult & Youth Sports plays a crucial role in ensuring that The Well meets the needs of the community.

  Provides leadership through effective communication and demonstration of Hilliard’s Promise, vision, mission, and values.

  
  

  Provides outstanding customer service; answers questions about programming, leagues, and sports from the public, resolves problems and is solution-oriented, and streamlines processes and procedures, and acts as liaison with all local sports organizations.

  
  

  Supervises and provides leadership for part-time and seasonal staff; recruits, interviews, and hires; provides training, communication, assistance, and guidance; conducts performance evaluations; management of staff scheduling, reviews and approves payroll for programming staff.

  
  

  Plans, coordinates, supervises, assigns, and implements a variety of quality recreation programs, activities, and special events based on market analysis and recreation trends locally, regionally and nationally for preschool, youth, families each season to ensure community needs are met; writes program descriptions; enters data into program registration software.

  
  

  Monitors cost recovery, registration and attendance of classes and programs; assesses feasibility, space needs, evaluation, and community interests and needs; cancels classes and programs; submits quarterly and year-end financial reports on programs and activities.

  
  

  Ensures applicable records, reports, and data are compiled and maintained.

  
  

  Works collaboratively and independently on team projects or independent projects.

  
  

  Works collaboratively with Parks and Facilities team to oversee the use of Recreation and Parks facilities, including buildings, parks, and adjacent grounds. Responsible for ballfields, multi-use fields daily operations.

  
  

  Manages emergency situations appropriately and follows protocols, policies, and procedures, and makes recommendations for revisions of all policies, procedures, and

  
  

  Emergency Action Plans for programs, facilities, and leagues.

  
  

  Works collaboratively with independent contractors. Negotiates contracts with instructors, vendors, and entertainment for programs, facility use, and scheduling; monitors contract compliance.

  
  

  May investigate complaints directed toward programs, facilities and/or personnel and attempt to resolve problems in a positive manner.

  
  

  Attends all required professional development training sessions and workshops as related to industry best practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

  
  

  Prepares and monitors annual programming budget, tracks cost recovery, provides ongoing financial activity and attendance information; prepares purchase requisitions for all activities, events, and supplies.

  
  

  Creates and implements a recreation program plan specific to work area. Identifies program goals, outcomes, evaluation mechanism to seek community input and involvement, and partnership opportunities.

  
  

  Under the direction of the Program Manager, works with the Community Relations Department on program updates and marketing plans; works with the Economic

  
  

  Development department for sponsorship collaborations.

  
  

  Recreation and Parks Department staff work collaboratively as a team to help with community events and a Supervisor On-Call schedule rotation when needed.

  
  

  Performs other duties as assigned according to Hilliard’s Promise, heart for service, strength in teamwork, and drive for excellence.

  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  

  
  

  Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of planning, promoting, organizing, and conducting sports recreational activities, leagues, special events and operations.

  
  

  Knowledge of maintenance and upkeep of natural turf, synthetic turf, and ballfield facilities preferred.

  
  

  Considerable knowledge of various recreational sports programs, special events, and activities, as related to current trends in the industry.

  
  

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  
  

  Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate a variety of sports recreation programs, special events, and activities to win the support of staff and the general public for these programs. Ability to schedule sports recreational activities and personnel and make recommendations regarding personnel, equipment, maintenance, and supply functions.

  
  

  Ability to supervise, direct, instruct, and solicit cooperation from others in the performance of their daily work assignments and duties.

  
  

  Ability to compile and prepare reports and maintain accurate records.

  
  

  Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and to provide leadership.

  
  

  Ability to answer inquiries, resolve complaints, and communicate with the public in an effective, tactful, courteous, and professional manner.

  
  

  Ability to effectively use technology related to current business standards; computer and software related to positions and profession.

  Possession of a bachelor’s degree is required. A bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Sport Management, or other related field is preferred.

  
  

  Minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience in sports is preferred.

  
  

  Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is preferred.

  
  

  Experience with Rec Trac (3.1 preferred) and other software applications required.

• About the company

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