Company
Lower Macungie Township
Location
Macungie, PA
Close Date
01/24/2025
Details
Position: Recreation Supervisor
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Recreation
Last Updated: January 10, 2025
The duties and responsibilities of the Recreation Supervisor are carried out under the governance of the Township Manager, the Director of Recreation and the Assistant Recreation Director.
Lower Macungie Township recreation department is seeking someone with a vision of excellence and a desire to be self-motivated to improve existing programs and develop diverse new activities and events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of effective leadership, extensive knowledge and experience in developing recreation programs, and demonstrate exceptional qualities of public service. Additionally, the candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office for the creation of various statistical and financial reports and prioritize collaboration within a team-oriented environment. Requires the ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups internal and external to the organization.
- This position will play an integral role in the development and delivery of programs and activities in community and family special events, recreational and out-of-school programs.
- Demonstrates the ability to critically solve problems and work independently as well as collaboratively to achieve department goals.
- Responsible for creating recreation program outlines, program marketing materials, division financial management and budget preparation, and supervision of employees.
- Implements and coordinates all aspects of various instructional and recreational programs, camps, sports, and events in department; researches and creates new and updated programs on and off-site in accordance with trends and community interests.
- Creates and develops sports leagues and coordinates rules, appropriate facilities, scheduling, staffing and other league related activities.
- Leads and coordinates community outreach activities, networking, collaboration and programming.
- Prepares financial analysis, reports and budgets; recommends purchases and capital investments for the department.
- Assists the Director and Assistant Director with vendor management to include contract negotiation, implementation and evaluation of contracts for service.
- Supervises the department, including overseeing work, acting on employee problems, and assigning the work of others. In the absence of the Director and Assistant Director, oversees and coordinates all activities and operations of the department.
- Hires and trains new and current employees as assigned. Ensures adequate staffing levels for programing, appropriate onboarding of staff and instructors, processing of payroll and effectively manages staffing expectations of stakeholders.
- Coordinates payroll for assigned staff as needed.
- Ensures or conducts computer data entry and generates reports as required in Recreation Software; performs administrative work as required.
- Develops marketing strategies including social media, newsletters and printed materials.
- Leads and/or supports the detailed management, coordination and execution of Lower Macungie events.
- Requires possession of a strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times.
- Interacts with customers, students, parents and instructors to provide exceptional service, receiving complaints, suggestions, and questions; provides information and assistance as requested.
- Meets and collaborates with township staff from other departments, community groups, businesses, schools, volunteers and the public in the implementation of assigned programs and events.
- Attends meetings and professional development workshops, webinars or conferences both during and after normal business hours; actively participates in departmental staff meetings and training classes.
- Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree in recreation or closely related field.
- Minimum two years’ experience or training, managing public parks and recreation programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must have or be willing to obtain required clean background checks including PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Fingerprint. Employment will be contingent upon additional required screenings.
- Must have or be willing to obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 1 year.
- Must have or be willing to obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100,200,700, and 800 training.
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and occasional use of Power Point.
- Knowledge of general office equipment.
- Exceptional skills in customer service, communication, and problem-solving.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks, adapt to change and multitask effectively.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to motivate self and others.
- This position may require lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
- Work is in an office/recreational setting, both indoors and outside.
- This position may require weekend, night and holiday work.
Contact Name
Donna Conklin