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. February 1982 RECREATION SUPERVISOR GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Plans and supervises recreation program activities at a community recreation area, or senior cent~r; does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASS A supervisor in this class assists in organizing and supervising a varied program: of recreational activities and senior programs at community centers and recreational facilities. Participants in the activities range from pre-school children through senior centers. The ability of the Recreation Supervisor to _insure confidence and to be accepted by all types of groups is very important; considerable independent judgement and initiative are required in delegating re- sponsiblities, controlling plans and projects, advising subordinates and participating in long-range planning. EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) Plans and administers recreation programs and social service programs; supervises and administers the organization of speci.al interest groups such as senior citizen programs; observes, evaluates and confers with employees and volunteers to control a~d coordinate activities; selects and trains subordinates; conducts meetings with staff; purchases and maintains program equipment; organizes programs for various age groups and arranges schedules and facilities for recreational and sports activities; provides facilities for special instructors; prepares and releases publicity information; publicizes programs through mass media and direct contact; administers _the expenditure of funds; compiles data to support budget recommendations; supervises and prepares rec- reational records _and reports. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of modern principl-es and practices of communi ty rec- reational work; ability to carryon an activity in a broad phase of programs; good knowledge of community relations techniques; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others; ability tO,speak effectively on recreational and social service subjects; initiative and resourcefulness in the solution_of difficult recreational problems; ability to establish effective working relations with those contacted in the -course of work. - ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Considerable experience in professional recreation activities and graduation from a recognized college with major courses in recrea- tion, physical education.or gerontology or any equivalent combination of experiepce. all9._,,~_J:aip~I)q...~l:1_ic;lLprovides the _ req:uired_ knowledge'"d -... .-. .. skills and abilities. - - EXHIBIT "A" :~