Supervisory Recreation Specialist - IM Sports

• Knowledge gained through education and training (i.e. Bachelor's Degree in Sports Administration, Recreation Management, or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience
• Professional certification from a sport's governing body
• At least 3 years of experience in the industry.
• Combination of experience related to customer service and/or activity based functions
• Experience in preparing, monitoring, and executing an annual operating budget
• Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedures use in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities
• Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements
• Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

The work requires frequent physical exertion while instructing or guiding participants in a variety of activities. Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds. Work may require working outside for special events or leading outdoor group outings or trips. Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program to include split days off, evenings, weekends and holidays.

The entire Sports and special events program is fairly well established. Many aspects of the program are recurring and follow a set pattern of procedures, steps, processes, and methods. The incumbent must make necessary changes to meet the needs of participants, however
the work is typical and conventional.
Work is not complicated by special environmental elements or other circumstances such as extreme limitations in resources and facilities.
Decisions and recommendations as to which programs and activities will be undertaken require assessments of particular interests and needs, of the availability of financial, physical, and human resources. Alternatives must be measured from data gathered and evaluated to insure choices will not affect the overall program.
Due to the seasonal nature of sports, the incumbent must be able to adapt to changing conditions. Fluctuations in the customer base also affects planning and implementation of programs.
While most sports and athletic formats are traditional, originality of delivery is desired to enhance participation. Incumbent must keep abreast of new developments in sports and fitness and introduce these programs.