Recreation Supervisor

Job Description

The Recreation Program Supervisor manages the daily operations of all Recreation Programs classes and collaborates with the Life Skills Program Supervisors. The Recreation Program Supervisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to developing, scheduling, organizing, and direction of quality activities for OSBI participants, and ensuring the recreational, physical, intellectual, and social needs of each participant are met in accordance with DDS specifications and regulations, OSBI standards, and participant ISP goals and objectives. The Recreation Supervisor is also responsible to supervise, mentor and support Recreation Employees, communicate regularly with the Life Skills Programs and parents or guardians. The Recreation Supervisor is also responsible for executing Friday Fun Nights, programs events during program hours as well as after program hours including staffing.

Qualifications:

· Some college in special education, rehabilitation, or related human services field preferred

· 2 years working with individuals with intellectual disability

· Proficiency in computer use (Microsoft Office Applications & scheduling software)

· Demonstration of strong experience in: leadership, innovation, reliability, and effective communication

· Strong organizational, inventory, events preparation and delivery skills

· Demonstration of knowledge of DDS and State regulations and best practices, and ability to implement these practices

· Appropriate certifications and clearance according to DDS & GGRC Regulations

· Good driving record, must pass MVR inquiry

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Recreation and Life Skills Teams to facilitate and continuously improve the responsiveness of the recreational program by managing the day to day needs of the Music, Fine Arts, Health, Fitness, and Dance programs etc. to address participant’s needs and ISP goals and objectives.

• Partner with the Recreation Director to plan communications and other print materials for Recreation Team, activities, events, as well as assisting in development of budgets, management of program purchases and collection of payments, and submission of accurate data, receipts and accurate allocation reports to the Finance Department.

• Model and guide program DSP team participants when needed to consider safety and proactive supervision when supporting participants during campus or community activities.

• Consider the welfare, growth and development of program participants as a top priority in all organizational and program decision making, planning, and development, and model and demonstrate appropriate behavior management techniques with program participants and mentor support staff to do the same.

• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with participants and parents/guardians to address concerns, maintain positive relationships, and serve as an advocate for participants and a resource for parents/guardians, as well as maintaining an ongoing, positive relationships with community partners.

• Collaborate with Recreation and Life Skills Teams to develop and implement strategies to schedule meaningful recreation programs and events for Participants and ensure that such opportunities are provided to all OSBI participants.

• Serve as a model and mentor to direct support staff when serving at an event, ensuring that they have clearly defined roles and are aware of the requirements of their tasks.

• Handle difficult situations with a positive attitude by actively seeking problem resolution, creative solutions, and program and organizational enhancements to ensure individual and team performance as well as program effectiveness.

• Motivate direct support team and work with supervisors, directors, and others on the program teams to achieve effective collaborative interaction and mutual respect and support.

• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements and adjustments to program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Carlos, CA 94070: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location