Recreation Supervisor
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CITY OF SALINA
Position Description
CLASS TITLE: Recreation Supervisor GR: 106 FLSA: Exempt DATE: 12/18/2025
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation DIVISION: Recreation
REPORTS TO: Recreation Superintendent APPROVED: \_\_\_\_\_ JOB CODE:
4004
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General Description
Under general supervision, focuses primarily on supervising year-round
athletic recreation programs,
special events, and/or other activities and facilities of a municipal
recreation program for persons of all
ages in the community. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment
within prescribed standards and
procedures.
Typical Duties
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, promotes, markets, and supervises
year-round athletic activities for
youth and adults, including instructional programs, special events,
athletics, camps, clinics and other
leisure programs; may instruct classes, coach teams and lead activities
as needed; assists in
supervising and aiding with other Parks & Recreation athletic programs.
• Schedules use of, sets up, and/or monitors meeting rooms and
facilities for programs, workshops and
related activities, coordinates maintenance and upkeep of equipment and
facilities.
• Participates in recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations of
part-time and seasonal personnel;
plans, coordinates and supervises activities of instructors, leaders,
staff and volunteers; evaluates
program effectiveness; keeps accurate records of operations.
• Plans and conducts registration for recreation activities; supervises
collection of fees and charges for
activities.
• Assists the Recreation Superintendent in budget preparation and
reviews program expenditures.
• Assists the Recreation Superintendent in Fieldhouse and/or other
facility operations.
• Explains and enforces department policies; attends and monitors
activities as required.
• Conducts public relations programs to encourage community involvement;
serves as liaison with
participant groups and organizations.
• Must be able to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as
needed, for successful
program oversight.
• Performs special projects as requested and other duties as assigned.
Supervision - Responsibility For Work Of Others
Supervises a group of workers including full-time, part-time and
seasonal workers in various program
areas. May supervise volunteers as needed.
Minimum Education, Training, And Experience Requirements
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:
• Bachelors degree in recreation administration or a related field.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or related
certification preferred, or ability to
obtain certification within one (1) year from the start date of
employment.
• Three (3) years of programming experience organizing and coordinating
recreation programs required.
• One (1) year of administrative and/or supervisory experience
preferred.
• Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: None.
Essential Job Functions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow
employees, officials, and the public.
(Daily)
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Essential Job Functions (continued)
Possess a thorough knowledge of principles, objectives, practices and
procedures to effectively analyze
and determine recreation needs and develop responsible programs. (Daily)
Effectively and efficiently plan, organize, schedule and coordinate
recreation programs. (Daily)
Effectively review and evaluate program performance. (Daily)
Ability to promote and maintain public interest in leisure programs.
(Daily)
Physical Demands Of Essential Job Functions
Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
up to 10 pounds of force
frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects.
Climbing/Balancing: Minimal, ability to sit and stand.
Walking: Moderate amount required.
Stooping/Bending: Frequently.
Stand/Sit: Sit about 50 percent of the time.
Reaching: Moderate, overhead as well as horizontal.
Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
Hearing: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
Speech: Frequently express ideas and be understood.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally operates equipment requiring
moderate ability.
Manual Dexterity: Occasionally operates equipment requiring moderate
ability.
Essential Job Function Exposures
Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside.
Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possible.
Wet/Dry: Adverse conditio
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