Recreation Supervisor - Senior Programs

Department: 502000 (Parks Prog Admin)

Location: Lenexa, KS

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The City of Lenexa is currently accepting applications for a Recreation Supervisor with a focus on Senior Programming to join our team.

Why come work with us? At the City of Lenexa, our employees are dedicated to the City-s core values - integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and caring. We all chip in to deliver exceptional customer service. You-ll have the opportunity to work on projects that impact and support the community we serve.

Position Summary

This position involves work in planning, coordinating, promoting, directing and evaluating programs, activities and events for the Parks & Recreation Department focusing on senior programs and trips.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and implements recreation programs, activities, events and trips suited to the needs of participants and potential participants. Consults with individuals and groups that impact the recreation programs, activities and events to determine their interests, needs and desires.

• Coordinates and/or teaches a variety of recreational programs and activities as needed.

• Travels with groups.

• Assists in the preparation of promotional materials, program brochures, manuals and rules and regulations used by the department.

• Acts as department liaison to Johnson County Nutrition.

• Manages volunteers involved in a variety of related recreation activities and events.

• Maintains records and prepares reports including program attendance reports, quarterly class reports and statistical reports.

• Manages budget as well as prepares invoices and codes payments correctly.

• Provides excellent customer service and manages registrations and payments.

• Drives 15-passenger shuttle bus.

• Drives City and/or personal vehicles to perform essential functions of position.

Additional Examples of Work Performed

• Occasional presentations to advisory boards and/or commissions that impact the division and the department.

• Participates in the divisional budget preparation process.

• Acts as a replacement during other departmental member-s absences.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Compliance with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Minimum: Associate degree in parks and recreation, leisure services or related field; three years of increasingly responsible experience supervising recreation programs, activities and events; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid driver-s license and have satisfactory credit history. Must complete required NIMS IS-100 and IS-700 trainings within three months of employment.

Desired: Bachelor-s degree in parks and recreation, leisure services or related field; Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification.

Salary range for this position is $54,303 to $62,952 dependent on qualifications and directly related experience. The City of Lenexa offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Free or low cost on-site medical clinic

• 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match

• A pension plan via the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) (https://www.kpers.org/members/kpers3)

• Six weeks of parental leave at full pay

• City-paid short-term and long-term disability plans

• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,500 per year

• Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees

• Minimum of 2 weeks of vacation during first year

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Paid sick leave and personal leave

• Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center (https://www.lenexa.com/Parks-Places/Rec-Center)

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical, vision test, hearing test, reference check, and a background check is required for applicants age 18 or older. Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum and/or desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.

To Apply

The application deadline for this position is June 14. All applications will be reviewed after that point. Please complete the online application and attach your resume and cover letter reflecting your work history.

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.

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