NEW Recreation Program Supervisor

Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Leisure Management, Business Management, or related field; two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience, or any combination of education, training, and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

This position oversees the daily operations of the therapeutic recreation program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops short- and long-term goals.
• Oversees the daily operations of the therapeutic recreation program.
• Monitors the use of budgeted funds and capital.
• Interviews, hires, trains, assigns, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to discuss issues relevant to the therapeutic recreation program.
• Identifies and develops relationships with relevant community organizations.
• Researches and implements new therapeutic recreation programs.
• Arrange meetings with supervisor to report on progress and to receive feedback.
• Transports participants to and from assigned program sites in a passenger van.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgetary administration.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic recreational programming.
• Skill in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including work-related computer applications.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.