Hybrid Recreation Supervisor - Programs at City of Durango, CO

About the Department

Position Duties

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Plan and run recreational activities, programs, leagues, and tournaments for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
• Create and implement new programs and micro-events, with an emphasis on outdoor education, teens, seniors, and other underserved populations.
• Develop and manage league schedules, brackets, and tournaments; create, update, and follow program manuals, guidelines, and regulations.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise staff and volunteers; conduct performance evaluations and provide accurate payroll reporting.
• Schedule and manage the use of recreational facilities (parks, sports fields, gyms, etc.) and handle basic upkeep, such as cleanup, lining fields, and maintaining equipment.
• Track inventory, order supplies, and update equipment.
• Assess community needs and gather feedback to guide program development.
• Implement marketing and advertising strategies to increase participation in programs and leagues.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff and the community through effective communication.
• Prioritize safety, high-quality customer service, and business development.
• Help develop and monitor expenses for the Recreation Division budget.
• Perform “Manager on Duty” responsibilities on a rotating schedule.
• Attend and participate on relevant city teams as well as departmental meetings and focus groups.
  

Minimum Qualifications

You Have:

• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, sociology, communications, or a related field. 
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in recreation services, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license and CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• A strong understanding of the best practices, methods, and materials used in recreation, leisure, and sports programs.
• Experience leading, coaching, and training staff and volunteers using effective techniques. 
• Experience operating and maintaining tools, light equipment, and power-driven machinery.
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and reporting data to support departmental planning and decision making.
• Physical capability to perform a range of active tasks, including periods of light and heavy labor.
• A self-motivated approach to working independently while providing feedback to supervisors as needed.
  

Other Qualifications

What We Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. 
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan. 
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. 
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts. 
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning. 
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.
  

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