Recreation Supervisor
Description:
Job Description
Salary: Starting salary: $55,000 - $60,000 per year, depending upon experience
Application Deadline: April 10,2026
SUMMARY
The Recreation Supervisor is responsible for developing and implementing a diverse range of community programs that align with identified needs and organizational goals. While the overall scope of programming is broad, a primary emphasis will be placed on fitness and wellness initiatives that support the health and well-being of the community.
In addition, this position oversees all dog park programming, a summer camp program, and serves as the lead for several large-scale CWPD events, ensuring successful planning, execution, and community engagement.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Expand and/or improve programs, activities and special events
Direct and lead summer youth camps for the community
Fulfill CWPD mission through program offerings
Satisfy the demand for outdoor and community recreation activities
Determine what activities and programs are desired or needed by the community and implement
Ensure opportunity to access programs regardless of ability, socio or economic status
Deliver programs considered by community to be high quality, safe, and convenient
Research industry trends and apply when appropriate
REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in recreational management, parks and recreation or related course of study (4-year degree preferred)
Maintain 1st aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications
Group and program leadership skills
Ability to organize various resources into a program
Ability to teach leadership and instructional techniques to part-time and seasonal staff
Knowledge of community and regional resources that can be enlisted to create or enhance programs
Effectively communicate with fellow staff, partners, and the public with both spoken and written word
Ability to provide appropriate information to a wide range of ages and abilities
Prepare periodic reports, maintain files and records using standard office software
Confidently manage registration software, internet and social media avenues
Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment, showing respect and sensitivity to cultural differences and serving a diverse customer base
Proficient in Windows-based computer systems
Ability to work well with others and as part of a team
Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
Pass a pre-employment drug test, physical examination and background check
Be insurable by park district insurance to operate vehicles
The ability to stay flexible when plans change
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Build and nurture programming partnerships and joint ventures
Create a variety of avenues for community to be outdoors via parks and programs
Cooperative and supportive working relationships with other staff members, partners and the public
Initiative
Follow-through
Programming beyond general scope and comfort level or knowledge base
Able to accept constructive criticism, suggestions, corrective actions and then able to grow from them
JOB FIT
Job requires outdoor work in all types of weather, with all abilities, with all ages
Job requires willingness and ability to flex work schedule to include frequent weekends and evenings
Adapting to changing environments
Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
Job requires patience and good customer service skills
Must have a valid Drivers license
IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS
Innovative and creative in determining program features, elements and promotion
Multitude of successful contracted programs
Demonstrated expertise in satisfying demand for (new and veteran) programs and activities
Regularly volunteer ideas to improve CWPD
Agency knowledge and awareness of mission and culture of CWPD
Pursue continuing education and development opportunities
Demonstrate initiative by improving programs and services without instructions.
Asserting opinions, ideas, or cautions with peers and supervisors
Going beyond the minimum requirements and standards
Full-time