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City of Melbourne
Recreation Supervisor- Athletics & Aquatics
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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.
$30,770 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Under the supervision of a Recreation Superintendent, performs various duties associated with implementing, coordinating, and supervising athletics & aquatics. Responsible for routine custodial, clerical, programming, marketing, and instructional tasks associated with the facility and/or recreational activities. Supervision is exercised over recreation leaders, pool year-round and seasonal staff. Work requires flexible hours (days, nights, and weekends). Work is reviewed through observation and results attained. Performs other work as required. Develops, implements, and supervises recreation programs, summer camp, classes, special events and activities for all age groups and interests; recruits and hires class instructors, and determines class schedules and fees. Prepares program information for brochure publication and registration, registers and enrolls participants, inform participants of class changes, cancellations, and refunds and evaluates class programs. Coordinates scheduling of facility and ensures that the facility is effectively supervised and secured by the recreation staff. Directs, schedules, reviews, and evaluates the work activities of subordinates, personnel, and contractual employees. Investigates and resolves citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or the facilities. Develops, organizes, and supervises summer camp Promotes recreation programs through press releases, newsletters, and presentations. Requisitions and maintains supplies and equipment for the recreation center. Contacts local businesses, individuals, and community organizations for program support and participation. Physically adapts recreation center for daily recreation center usage through the movement of recreation center apparatus. Coordinate and organize registration for recreation, aquatic, summer camp, and special event programs in RecTrac and website. Directs the research, analysis and preparation of special reports, studies and surveys. Provides customer service and establishes relationships with patrons that frequent the facility. Assist with pool maintenance, diagnosis, and troubleshooting. Acts as the Pool Manager, Lifeguard, and assists with swim lesson instruction as necessary. Creates, develops, and maintains league schedules, brackets, and standings. Supervises the Recreation Leaders for the softball & kickball leagues. Supervises the contracts and scheduling of umpires. Assists with coverage of tennis facilities, paperwork, and scheduling including deposits, cash sheets, and reports. Order athletics and aquatic equipment and supplies. Assists with pool, field, facility, and park pavilion/gazebo rentals to include scheduling and invoicing. Assists with training all athletic, aquatic, and tennis staff. May perform other duties unique to the Recreation Division. High School Diploma or GED with four (4) years of experience in the development and implementation of recreation and leisure service activity programs. OR An Associate's degree with two (2) years of experience in the development and implementation of recreation and leisure service activity programs; At least one (1) year of the above experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. Must be able to work flexible hours.