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City of Springfield (MO)

Community Recreation Supervisor - Doling Family Center

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An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.

$52,383 / year median in Missouri

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is looking for the next Supervisor at the Doling Family Center. This position will primarily oversee front-of-house operations including front desk and childcare teams.
What you will do:
Lead front desk and childcare operations and staff. Drive memberships and program participation by creating positive and memorable experiences for guests. Collaborate with the Family Center teams to provide fun, meaningful and creative community programs for all ages!
What you will need:
Strong customer service experience. Leadership skills - collaboration and teamwork are key! Experience working with and around childcare/youth programs is a plus. This position leads the front-of-house operations, and does not have a fitness focus. Experience with serving a diverse community will set you up for success!
What you will love:
Developing relationships and serving a diverse community! Did we mention teamwork? Work that matters - you'll make an impact everyday!
Benefits:
g enerous paid leave, paid health insurance, paid pension retirement, and more ! Doling Family Center is open seven days a week and houses a full array of facility amenities including cardio and strength training equipment, fitness classes for all ages and abilities, a basketball/volleyball gym, walking track, game room, community meeting spaces, and an indoor aquatics center. About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board The Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike. Our Park Board and has been the recipient of the National Recreation and Park Association's Gold Medal Award and is proud to be accredited. Most recently, our Park Board was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Leadership Philosophy The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community. Experience, Education, and Training Four years of experience developing and supervising recreational programs; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Business Administration, or a closely related area; OR The equivalent of two years of full-time experience/four years of part-time experience working with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board in a related role. Any combination of education and experience as outlined that equals four total years meets minimum qualifications. Experience must be commensurate with specialty program area required for current vacancy. Licensing/Certification If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid driver's license;
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Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description . Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application , but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.