Open Position Announcement: Recreation Programs Supervisor

The Airway Heights Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications from interested parties for the position of Recreation Programs Supervisor.

To apply:

• Complete a City of Airway Heights Job Application

• Submit Cover Letter and Resume

• Complete the supplemental questions

All supplemental questionnaires must be submitted with the rest of your application materials to: Airway Heights Parks & Recreation Department Attn: Recreation Programs Supervisor Application 11405 W. Deno Road Spokane, WA 99224

Application Deadline First Review – Thursday May 25, 2023 APPLICATION PACKET AVAILABLE AT https://airwayheightsparksandrec.org/employment/

2023 Annual Salary Range: $70,908 - $84,672

BENEFITS

• MEDICAL: The City currently offers two Medical Benefit Plans, Asuris Northwest Health Preferred Provider Plan (PPO) and Kaiser Permanente. Both are administered through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The City pays up to $1,373.00 for employee and dependent medical coverage.

• DENTAL: Currently, the City offers two Benefit Dental Plans. One is through Washington Dental Service and the other is Willamette Dental. The City pays for the employees’ premium and the employee pays for their spouse and dependents if they choose that coverage.

• VISION: Provided by VSP.

• AFLAC: The City offers its employees the opportunity to purchase AFLAC products. through a payroll deduction plan. The entire cost is paid by the employee.

• RETIREMENT: State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

o Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) is a plan choice retirement plan (PERS 2 or PERS 3).

o Employees have available a Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). Contributions may be made by the employee to the Plan and deducted from the employee’s paycheck.

• HRA VEBA: The City offers to pay $500.00 monthly toward dependent Medical or Dental coverage through the VEBA program. If the employee does not have dependent coverage, then the money is put into a VEBA account on a monthly basis. Employees can use these funds for VEBA authorized reimbursements (more information at hraveba.org/faq/).

• GROUP LIFE INSURANCE – STANDARD INSURANCE: The City pays for a $10,000.00 life insurance policy for each employee. The employee may choose to increase this amount, any premium amount for additional coverage is taken as a deduction form the employee’s monthly paycheck.

• VACATION TIME: Employees will receive the following vacation benefit per year:

Year 1-4 = 8 hours/month Year 5-10 = 10 hours/month Year 11-15 = 12 hours/month Year 16 and after = 14 hours/month

• SICK LEAVE: Employees will accrue 8 hours of sick leave every month.

• PAID HOLIDAYS: The city offers 11 paid holidays and 4 personal holidays.

• Family Membership to the Airway Heights Recreation Center.

To be considered for this position all supplemental question responses must be submitted with the rest of your application. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Andy Gardner Parks & Recreation Deputy Director (509) 309-2262 or agardner@cawh.org . Mail: Airway Heights Parks & Recreation Department Attn: Recreation Programs Supervisor Application Packet 11405 W. Deno Road Spokane, WA 99224 Physical: Airway Heights Parks & Recreation Department 11405 W. Deno Road Spokane, WA 99224

CITY OF AIRWAY HEIGHTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Recreation Programs Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

REPORTS TO: Parks & Recreation Deputy Director

SUPERVISES: Recreation Assistants, Program Volunteers, and Youth Sports Coaches

NATURE OF WORK

Recreation Programs Supervisor performs professional duties in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and supervising multigenerational recreation and athletic programs, as well as special community events for the City of Airway Heights. This position is dedicated to providing quality recreational opportunities for residents and visitors of the Airway Heights community. This position will supervise a team of Recreation Assistants that will work to ensure participant satisfaction and safety by creating a positive, inclusive environment focused on health, well-being, and social interaction. This position will work closely with the Guest Services Supervisor to assist in managing the department website, coordinate with other supervisors to develop promotional materials, social media, and email campaigns while maintaining alignment with the brand, mission and values of the department. This position will provide detailed information about all programs, classes, special events offered by the department. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to perform work on evenings and weekends as schedule demands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plans, coordinates and directs a diversified, year-round, citywide recreational programs and special events.

• Works with City staff to prepare recommendations to City Council Committees regarding proposed activities and projects.

• Assists with hiring, training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating part-time Recreation Assistants and seasonal personnel; assigns work as necessary.

• Coordinate volunteer requests from the community; recruit, train and supervise volunteer coaches and staff.

• Prepares work schedules.

• Schedule and coordinate recreation activity facility use with Guest Services.

• Coordinates and facilitates various community groups, boards and commissions to provide opportunities for community involvement and service such Youth and Senior Commissions.

• Maintains inventory of recreation supplies and equipment; distributes supplies and equipment appropriately; assists with ordering supplies and equipment for recreation and athletic programs.

• Promotes interest in parks and recreation programs through advertising, promotional campaigns, public contacts, and speaks before citizens groups, students and other organizations.

• Researches and assists with writing grants appropriate for and available to the department.

• Plans and supervises various physical and cultural activities throughout the year.

• Pursues interaction with neighboring communities in order to create and promote new recreation programs and Recreation Center activities.

• Assists with the preparation of the annual Parks & Recreation Department budget.

• Monitors expenditures and staff hours within the approved budget.

• Provides support to Guest Services through program registration and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies; may respond to public inquires about the facility.

• Works closely with other division supervisors to develop classes, schedules, and implement activities, programs, and facility usage.

• Coordinates and supervises staff on weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Models high standards of principles, values, and ethics through policy decisions, professional duties, and personal actions in the organization and the community.

• Ability to manage employee resources promoting a high level of employee engagement, performance, and retention, and allocating resources consistent with the department’s mission, vision and values.

• Outstanding customer service and human relations practices and skills that demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee and member information.

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is strongly preferred. Applicants must also maintain a high level of creativity and be able to contribute to a fun, professional, and energetic environment.

• Principals of marketing and public relations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of all policies, procedures and state and federal laws as they pertain to recreational activities.

• Decision Making/Problem Solving - Gathers information selects the best strategy, implements, and evaluates decisions to assure continuous improvement and contribution to the long-term best interest of department.

• Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.

• Ensures good stewardship of financial resources through generating revenue and/or controlling costs; provides oversight for the financial condition of area of responsibility by managing effectively within budget.

• Ability to prepare for and make presentations in public settings, respond effectively to citizen questions, and update park, recreation and community service-related documents.

• Knowledge of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and other recreation related computer software.

• Working knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports and recreational activities.

• Ability to work under stressful situations; ability to stay calm; have excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prepare and administer budget, maintain records and prepare reports.

• Ability to organize and plan to meet deadlines.

• Ability to conduct meetings and events in front of large audiences.

• Ability to supervise staff and contracted service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• National Recreation & Park Association Certified Park and Recreation Professional CPRP Designation Preferred.

• National Association of Youth Sports Certified Youth Sports Administrator CYSA Preferred.

• Must have a degree in Recreation Management or closely related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent.

• Must have at least three years' experience organizing and maintaining community center activities or recreational programs.

• Must have three years' experience in organizing and directing a variety of sports leagues and tournaments (baseball, softball, football, basketball, etc.) and other recreational activities.

• Must possess and be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of municipal recreation management and program skills.

• Must have 3 years' experience in organizing and planning community activities.

• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire:

✓ Valid Washington State driver’s license.

✓ First Aid & CPR Certification

✓ Food handlers permit.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, run and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate tools, sporting equipment, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Incumbents in this position are required to work in a general office environment and work a flexible schedule to be able to attend evening meetings of the City Council, Park Advisory Board, Council Committees, and other boards and commissions at the Department Directors discretion. This position will also require some evening and weekend work to implement community and special events. This position may involve interactions with angry or hostile citizens or groups and requires sound interpersonal communication skills.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works outside in weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud in the field.

ORIGINATION DATE: September 4, 2018

EEO CATEGORY: Professional

STATUS: Exempt

2023 Salary Range: $5,909 - $7,056 Monthly

The statements contained herein reflect general details a necessary to describe the principle functions of this classification, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance workload. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,908.00 - $84,672.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Washington State Driver License (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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