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Recreation Program Supervisor #2410-5253-01

Leading Citywide Recreation for a Vibrant Community

Date Opened
Friday, October 04, 2024 12:01 AM
Close Date
Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:59 PM
Section
Youth and Recreation
Salary
  • Within Local 3144 Range 8: $62,482 annualized
Employment Type
  • Full-Time
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Introduction

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Recreation Program Supervisor to lead and coordinate diverse recreation activities and events on a citywide scale. The Recreation Program Supervisor will be responsible for developing, organizing, and maintaining a wide range of recreation programs throughout the City. This administrative professional will play a pivotal role in planning city-wide tournaments, educational, and cultural activities related to recreation. The successful candidate will supervise program staff and provide administrative direction for city-wide recreation programs. Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of city residents through engaging and exciting recreation programs.

The New Haven Youth & Recreation department provides a host of physical and non-traditional activities geared to promote health and well-being for families and individuals through recreational activities. Our goal is to promote a healthy, safe, fun-filled environment that encourages a lifetime of wellness for our City residents.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is administrative professional recreation work organizing and directing regular and special recreation activities and events on a citywide basis. Work involves responsibility for developing and maintaining a large amount of varied recreation programming throughout the City; for planning and coordinating city-wide tournaments, or educational and cultural activities related to recreation; for coordinating in-service training, and providing administrative direction for city-wide recreation programs.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Coordinator of Community Recreation, with latitude for independent judgment and action in administering programs. Employees exercise direct supervision over program staff. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Organizes, schedules, and provides administrative direction for recreation programs and special events.
  • Coordinates in-service training programs for professional recreation personnel.
  • Writes instructional memoranda, bulletins, and directives on matters regarding recreation department policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Schedules, coordinates, and supervises over-all seasonal programs at camps, schools and recreation centers.
  • Calls and conducts staff meetings to discuss problems, programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Interviews personnel on matters concerning appointment, transfer, promotion, and discipline; makes appropriate recommendations to senior staff.
  • Consults with program staff on changes and adjustments in programs.
  • Aids in the development of new programs and departmental policies.
  • Represents the department of recreation at citywide and community activities and facilities of the department.
  • Performs other related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in recreation, group work, education, or physical education; and 1 to 3 years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Thorough knowledge of the rules, principles, techniques, and equipment applicable to recreation programming to meet the needs of all age groups and varied community interests.
  • Thorough knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of organized recreation.
  • Thorough knowledge of recognized service and civic community groups and of their objectives and programs
  • Ability to organize and integrate large and varied recreation programs and special events on a citywide scale.
  • Ability to supervise a large group of professional employees in the recreation department.
  • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with a wide variety of service and civic organizations, city officials, city department and agency heads, and the general public.
  • Ability to type and manage spreadsheets. Knowledge of Rec Trac or other industry standard recreation management software preferred.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to speak effectively in public before large crowds. Bilingual ability, especially Spanish, helpful.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have a valid Connecticut Drivers’ License.
  • Must obtain a Public Passenger Endorsement within 6 months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Physical Requirements

Amount of Time

 

Working Environment

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

 

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

 

 

X

 

 

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

 

 

 

Walk

 

 

X

 

 

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

 

 

 

Sit

 

 

 

X

 

Work in high, precarious places

X

 

 

 

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

 

X

 

 

 

Fumes or airborne particles

X

 

 

 

Reach with hands and arms

 

X

 

 

 

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

 

 

 

Climb or balance

X

 

 

 

 

Outdoor weather conditions

 

 

X

 

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

 

X

 

 

 

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

 

 

 

Talk or hear

 

 

 

X

 

Risk of electrical shock

X

 

 

 

Taste or smell

 

X

 

 

 

Work with explosives

X

 

 

 

 

 

Risk of radiation

X

 

 

 

Lifting or force be exerted?

 

Vibration

X

 

 

 

How much and how often?

Amount of Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 10 pounds

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 25 pounds

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 50 pounds

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 100 pounds

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More than 100 pounds

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a General Fund, "Tested" position. 

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly and submit information as outlined above, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated and scored prior to the posted closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

Conclusion

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