Town of Buxton - Buxton Recreation Department
Job Description- Recreation Supervisor
Nature and Variety of Work:
The person in this position will supervise, develop, and expand Buxton’s year-round childcare programming, including summer camp and before/aftercare programs. This position will also assist in the development and execution of recreation and leisure programs for the Buxton community as a whole. The employee in this position will work 40 hours per week. This is a full time, salaried, year-round position with benefits. Starting salary level based on experience. Rate of Pay $19.50 to $21.00.
Responsibility and Supervisory Relationships:
This position is directly responsible to the Recreation Director.
This position supervises part time employees.
Desirable Experience and Training:
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Two or Four year degree in Recreation/Leisure Management,
Education, or related field.
• Must have prior experience working with children.
• Experience supervising employees desirable.
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Possess an understanding of age-appropriate activities and
behavior management techniques for children in grades K-8.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
which demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge,
skills, and abilities.
Essential Job Functions
• Must have a flexible schedule, with the ability to work
mornings and afternoons Monday through Friday, depending
on the needs and demands of the program.
• Must be able to use good judgement skills.
• Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive
information.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and reach for
participation in physical activities.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be capable of using telephones, computers, printers, and
standard office equipment
• Must be able to create staff schedules, budgets, and weekly
activity plans.
• Must be able to provide excellent customer service to parents
and children.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all programs.
• Assist in accepting program registrations and help cover office
hours.
• Supervises before/after camp staff and summer camp staff.
• Responsible for creating work schedules, performance
evaluations, and staff coaching.
• Oversee proper use and storage of all program equipment.
• Develop new and innovative enrichment activities for childcare
programs, including theme weeks, art projects, and group
events.
• Purchase program supplies as approved by Recreation
Director.
• Maintain accurate paperwork records, including timecards,
incident reports, accident reports, and attendance records.
• Work alongside the Recreation Director to create training
opportunities and meeting agendas for staff.
• Communicate with school staff on a daily basis.
Workplace Environment
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in variable weather
conditions and temperatures.
• Work is performed in a moderate to considerably noisy
environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general ratio and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required. This job description may be changed, at any time, at the sole discretion of the Town of Buxton to provide for the changing needs of the community.
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