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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - February 17, 1982 (59)CITY'C,611 NCIL: MEETING fit February 17, 1982 K Following introduction of the matter by City Manager Glaves, Council, on motion of Mayor. Pro ' Tempore Murphy, Hughes second, adopted revised job specifications for the Recreation Supervisor position. AXIS y tr fi qr_ .(,,'C L e Jill fir x ON�. Wing GAP .t x)+ � - � . � c r,ny+£tS �,�yyt ��♦u �'�+�e� �ba°'".. d � 4 _ x� Y f .; 1 „, fA t �7. ��- A+ � � �X'�niy",-��/"f r'�".,�y � i•+ �`{�, w t y �OiYr> ,rJyj'r' �ciyyWs,,,�'�-�di+�°`+Xi� t q: Ai1- RN Xr 4 �.g h t f F c r tra y37 }-+• t 42r` �,,ar'i r rJJ �r � )1 G • � S ,� � 5°x Es�tY+l`f"t-� �! �F•w �*� h +qC 4�"'t,:` Yt aA f F w. .✓-'' y+ 1� �,?t � t�.�4; t5Lr -; LTi l} X Z ..,•� b,rs<r..S" 1 .r}t' err\\}}�9)ryY V }vt � ) - ;t �::O /FOUNCIL COMMUNICATION 10 THE CITY COUNCIL DATE NO. FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE February 1, 1882 St19JECT REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RECREATION SUPERVISOR'S SPECIFICATIONS Generally, the specifications that are being submitted for the above position are the same as they have always been with the exception that we have changed the education and experience qualifications. We feel that there are many qualified people who have received their education in recreation, and because of the importance of the position, we want to try to attract the best possible person and we feel that education and experience will allow us to do this. The other general characteristics in the Recreation Supervisor qualifications remain the same. Attached is a copy of the old specifications for comparative purposes. Hopefully, these can be adopted as soon as possible so that we can start recruiting for this; position. Recreation and Parks EDojd Attach. N CITY OF LODI RECREATION SUPERVISOR DEFINITION Under general direction, to perform work in the organization and direction of programs and activities in the City; and required. DISTINGUISiING CHARACTERISTICS January 1982 professional recreation major recreational to do related work as This is the full professional level of recreation supervision work, which requires previous experience, and considerable judgement on the part of employees in recommending appropriate programs, and planning, organizing, and supervising such programs. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Recommends increases and decreases in various recreational program for approved the Department Director; submits preliminary budgVt for approved r an-- of r ecr eatio sal activities placed under the employee's supervision; plans, organizes, schedules, and supervises designated range of recreational programs; interviews, trains, evaluates, and supervises specialty instructors, recreation leaders, sports officials, recreation specialists, recreation aides and volunteers required to carry out designated recreation programs; makes public meetings to explain and encourage participation and assistance with City :•ecreation programs; attends meetings and coordinates the work of advisory commissions and boards; ans"vers questions from the public by telephone and face-to-face regarding City recreation programs; coordinates the work of clerical staff necessary to obtain signups, make and post recreational activity schedules, and establish and maintain necessary records of recreational activities; prepares correspondence, manuals,, and brochures explaining various City recreational programs and activities; organizes and advises volunteer groups and boards; performs inventory control, purchasing, and preparation of bids for uniforms, equipment and other supplies and materials for recreation programs; coordinEites intercommunity relationships with schools, service clubs, church organizations, and other social groups. RECREATION SUPERVISOR -- 2 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: * Philosophy, principles, aired practices of public recreation programs; * Major snorts, games and other recreational activities suitable for children, adolescents, and adults; * Policies and philosophies governing public recreation programs in the City of Lodi; * First aid methods and safety precautions related to recreational settings; * Principles of group supervision; * Principles of employee hiring, training, assigning, and evaluation; * Inter -community relationships wit% ..,hools, service clubs, church organizations, ate. Agility to: Plan, coordinate, and direct recreational programs; Supervise and instruct individuals and groups in recreational activities; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationsbips snZaifically with special interest groups, other agencies, and the community in general. Experience: Three years of !full-time professional recreation work, which includes leadership or instruction of groups in recreational activities. Education: Degree in recreation management rind/or leisure services, ,physical education, or related field. One year of experience may be substituted for, Master's Degree. City of Lodi RECREATION SUPERVISOR DEFINITION Under general direction, to perform professional recreation work In the organization and direction of major recreational programs and activi- ties in the City; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full professional level of recreation supervision work, which requires previous experience, and considerable judgment on the p$rt of employees in recommending appropriate programs, and planning, organiz- ing, and supervising such programs. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Recommends increases and decreases in various recreational program activities to the Department Director; submits preliminary budget for approved range of recreational activities placed under the employee's e supervision; plans, organizes, schedules, and supervises designated range of recreational programs; interviews, trains, evaluates, and super- vises gymnastic instructors, recreation leaders, theater directors, Bane. officials, recreation specialists, and recreation aids required to carry out designated recreation programs; makes public meetings to explain 4n4 encourage participation and assistance with City recreation programal attends meetings and coordinates the work of advisory commissions and boards; answers questions from the public by telephone and face-to-face regarding City recreation programs; coordinates the work of clerical staff necessary to obtain signups, make and post recreational activity schedules, and establish and maintain necessary records of recreational activities; prepares correspondence, manuals, and brochures explaining various City recreational programs and activities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Philosophy, principles, and practices of public recreation programs; Major sports, games and other recreational activities suitable for children, adolescents, and adults; Policies and philosophies governing public recreation programs in the City of Lodi; First aid methods and safety precautions related to -recreational settings; Principles of group supervision; Principles of employee hiring, training, and evaluation. and AAK Recreation. Supervisor - 2 Ability to: Plan, coordinate, and direct recreational programs; Supervise and instruct individuals and groups in recreational activities; Establish and maintain cooperative Working relationships. and Experience: One year of professional experience as a leader in recreational activities, preferably in the City of Lodi.