TOWN OF ENFIELD

POSITION VACANCIES

ASSISTANT RECREATION SUPERVISOR

• SALARY RANGE: $36,486 - $41,616
• CLOSING DATE:  deadline extended to Friday, April 28, 2006
•  EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Recreation or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in recreation program leadership or an Associate's degree in Recreation or a related field plus five (5) years experience in directing recreation programs or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position.  Must possess a valid driver's license.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible administrative and operational position.  Involves planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, evaluating and supervising Town Recreation Programs.  May act on behalf of the Recreation Supervisor in his/her absence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Recreation Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Provides supervision to recreation program supervisors and instructors, clerical, seasonal and part-time staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in the effective planning, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive year round recreational program; plans, implements and supervises a variety of recreational programs, special events and trips; coordinates the summer playground/camp program and year round aquatics program; selects, supervises and evaluates seasonal and part-time staff; schedules work, approves payroll and provides orientation and training as needed; designs, publishes and advertises recreational programs and activities through seasonal brochures, posters, flyers and news releases; assists in the implementation and supervision of organized sports programs; coordinates the use of school facilities with principals and custodians; regular and punctual attendance. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Coordinates program registration; maintains program records; employee files and timesheets, accident and incident reports; assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget for assigned recreational programs; assists with equipment inventory and purchasing; assists the general public and responds to complaints and problems; assists in the development of division goals; makes recommendations for new programs; performs related work as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Hand-eye coordination is required for operation of computer and various other office equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Thorough knowledge of the purpose and goals of public recreation, extensive knowledge of recreation activity areas involving sports, games, outdoor recreation, dance, music, art, drama, special events and aquatics; knowledge of facilities and equipment and the handling and operation for the same; ability in supervision, personnel management and evaluation; ability to instruct and lead groups; skill in communications and public relations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates and public.

For a complete copy of the job description, visit our website www.enfield-ct.gov.

Interested applicants apply by April 28, 2006.  Applications are available on-line at www.enfield-ct.gov or by calling the Human Resources Department at (860) 253-6345.  Completed applications can be:

(1)  mailed to Town of Enfield, Human Resources Department, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082

(2) e-mail your resume to jobs@enfield.org, or

(3) fax your resume or application to (860) 253-6264. 

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.  EOE/AA/M/F