Education And General Program Supervisor

NAMPA RECREATION CENTER - Education and General Programs Supervisor

Hiring Salary Range: $23.56-$26.47 (DOE)
Position Salary Range: $23.56-$35.44

Department: RECCR/0200
Reports to (Role): Rec Center Manager
Position Type: Full Time
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Grade/Level: 17X
Job Code: 2370
Travel Required: Some
Benefit Eligible: Yes
PERSI Eligible: Yes

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE
The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.94% employer contribution

• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance with AD&D

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings

• Wellness Program & Rewards

• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Harward Recreation Center and Golf Membership Discounts

• Other Great Benefits!

PURPOSE STATEMENT
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Supervises day camp, physical education, preschool, and other educational and general programs for Recreation Center patrons, ensuring the safety and security of each program participant; performs other duties as required or assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The principal function of an employee in this class is to supervise day camp, physical education, preschool, other educational programs, special events, and contracted programs for Recreation Center patrons, ensuring a safe and healthful environment for each program participant. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over assigned personnel. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, school district employees, program participants and their parents, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational facility environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Plans, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned personnel, including providing approval for the selection of staff, monitoring work schedules, interviewing for new or vacant positions, providing direction when necessary, disciplining as required, managing conflict, and rewarding employee performance when appropriate; or makes recommendations that are given particular weight about the change of status of other employees.

• Develop a curriculum for Kids-in-Action Day Camp, Preschool, and Homeschool Physical Education programs, including providing Day Camp parents with a schedule of activities their child(ren) will be engaging in, and providing Homeschool students with a variety of activities and games, including the modification of games to fit the children's interests and ability levels.

• Maintain accurate records, including filing weekly schedules of employees' work times, keeping attendance records of children in both programs, filling out accident and incident reports, and taking minutes in all staff meetings.

• Ensures the safety of the participants of both Kids-in-Action Day Camp and Homeschool Physical Education programs.
  a. Maintains the ratio of staff members to participants at a number that prevents an unsafe atmosphere.
  b. Ensures all equipment used in both programs is in a safe condition, including inspecting all equipment on a timely basis.

• Communicates to the parents of the program participants in a professional manner discussing discipline issues, behavior issues, positive progress, etc.

• Uses standard office equipment and performs standard office support duties in the course of the work.

• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.

• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

• Is punctual and timely in meeting performance requirements, including attendance standards and work deadlines.

• Maintains a working environment free of fear and intimidation.

• Treats employees' concerns with consideration and respect, regardless of the supervisor's own perspective on those concerns.

• Maintains an effective and respectful work environment.

• Adapts, to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished, in a positive and timely manner.

• Maintains a good working relationship with subordinates, peers, customers, and City Administration.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Thorough knowledge of childcare laws, both state and local.
Substantial knowledge of a variety of activities and games for children.
Substantial knowledge of facilitating in-service training for staff, including how to conduct the training and what topics to cover.
Substantial knowledge of time management.

SKILLS/ABILITIES
Skill in first aid and CPR techniques.
Skill in basic record-keeping practices and basic computer applications related to the work.
Skill in basic principles for dealing with people of various ages and from various socio-economic groups.
Ability to manage time efficiently.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to attendees and parents of physical education, Day Camp, preschool, and other programs.
Ability to plan special events.
Ability to monitor the transportation of children to and from school and the Nampa Recreation Center.
Ability to lead by example and perform duties that are essential to the success of assigned programs.
Ability to make sure parents' expectations of assigned programs are met.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable procedures and regulations.
Ability to maintain accurate records and files.
Ability to understand and follow oral and /or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Ability to handle in a constructive, non-disruptive manner the multiple business, organizational, and interpersonal changes or stresses that may exist in the employee's work, work processes, dealings with other personnel, and supervision (provided or received). ("Work processes" include, but are not limited to, how work is performed, supervised, or distributed; how problems are solved, and how decisions are made.)
Ability to adapt, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished.
Must be sufficiently adaptable to accept and perform in a timely and effective manner work assignments that are outside the normal (day-to-day) routine.
Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks; must have great creativity to provide activities that will keep the interest of program participants.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in education, physical education, Recreation Administration, or related field. Some early childhood education classes are helpful.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Some (1-3 years) experience teaching children ages 2-18 in groups or school settings or any combination of education and experience, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess or obtain first aid and CPR certificates. A teaching certificate would be helpful.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

FINGER DEXTERITY: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and related equipment.

SPEECH: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively and convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

HEARING: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

VISUAL ABILITIES: Sufficient visual acuity or other power of observation with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned; to make general
observations of facilities and structures; review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection).

PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND
PERSONAL MOBILITY:
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, enable the employee to function in a recreational facility environment. Light work - exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up-to up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT(more detailed essential physical job functions available upon request):
The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreation facility.

The City of Nampa has a Drug/Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check. The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position may close prior to the closing date.