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Recreation Supervisor
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$39,187 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary Under general direction, plans, directs, administers, organizes, coordinates, and provides direction and oversight for several recreation programs; supervises programs which may include senior programs, youth programs, aquatics, youth sports, adult sports, summer programs, after-school programs, special interest classes, special events, and training; supervises recreation and sports facilities, including athletic fields, swimming pool, tennis courts, recreation centers, and parks on a seasonal or year-round basis; provides highly complex professional assistance to the Director of Parks and Recreation or Administrator in areas of expertise; fosters cooperative working relationships with various public and private groups; and performs related work as required. Requirements Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in recreation, human services, physical education, or a related field and three (3) years of recreation experience with a minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory role. Experience in a municipal setting, aquatics, and working with children is highly desired. Valid California class C driver's license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) for infant, child, and adult and a Standard First Aid Certificate is required within two (2) weeks of employment offer. Position requires working some weekends and holidays. A completed supplemental questionnaire is required in addition to the application package. Please refer to the job posting on www.applevalley.org for the supplemental prompt and further instructions. Once completed, you can submit your supplemental questionnaire as an attachment when applying, or you can email it to jobs@applevalley.org. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire are considered incomplete and will be rejected. •You can expect to be contacted by phone OR email regarding this position. Email communications will be sent from jobs@applevalley.org, and phone calls will come from our main line at (760) 240-7000. To ensure you receive our communications, please add the Town of Apple Valley to your contacts and check your junk or spam folder regularly, as our emails may occasionally be filtered there.•