Recreation Center Supervisor Grade 3 - City of Detroit, MI : Job Details

Description

Under general supervision, plans, organizes and implements recreational and other activities and is responsible for the operations of a municipal recreation center. The incumbent represents the Recreation Division within the community in which it serves.

Examples of Duties

* Responsible for the strategic vision of recreation, cultural programs, and healthy community initiatives for a specified municipal recreation center based on the assessed needs of the surrounding community.

* Create the assigned center's budget and manages alternative providers.

* Plan alternative resources to fulfill centers programs.

* Manage and supervise assigned paraprofessionals including planning and organizing workloads and staff assignments, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff, reviewing progress, and directing changes as needed.

* Provide leadership and direction in the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategic planning.

* Responsible for the financial management of the recreation center in accordance with industry standards utilizing diverse funding sources.

* Ensure that activities are properly conducted in accordance with city and department policies and procedures and recreational programs function as planned.

* Review program areas and implements changes or new programs to meet the recreational needs of the community. This may include assisting in development, maintenance, and implementation of current parks and recreation master plan.

* Conduct special activities including but not limited to children's parties, community programs, field day events, and basketball and playground ball leagues.

* Organize and arranges social functions, clubs, athletic leagues, and rentals.

* Consult with and advises individuals and community groups on recreation center use.

* Confer with and instructs assigned staff on current programs.

* Listen and responds to issues from employees, residents, and providers. Collects revenue and ensures all policies regarding cash are followed, including maintaining accurate and detailed financial records and making timely deposits.

* Create and fosters relationships for fundraising opportunities.

* Manage recreation center inventory and orders equipment and supplies as needed.

* Maintain records, collects pertinent data, and prepares seasonal reports and budgets.

* Ensure that buildings and grounds are properly cared for and makes timely requests for maintenance.

* Liaison to the district office.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree with specialization in physical education, recreation or a related field of study.

* Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public recreation conducting organized recreational activities and three (3) years of supervisory responsibility in similar activities within a community recreation center.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

* Interview: 70%

* Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

* Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

* Veteran Points: 0-15 points

* Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 10/11/2023

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

* Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

* Dental

* Vision

INSURANCE

* Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

* Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

* Sick Leave

* Vacation

* Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

* Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

* At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

* At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

* In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

* An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

* Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree with specialization in physical education, recreation or a related field of study

* YES

* NO

02

How many years of experience in public recreation conducting organized recreational activities or other activities involving contact with the public do you have?

* 0-1

* 1-2

* 2-3

* 3-4

* 5 or more

Required Question

Agency City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

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