Recreation Outreach Supervisor

Under general direction, plans, implements, directs, and supervises the Habitat Authority outdoor educational and stewardship-based recreational program services for the community; special events; volunteer program services in support of the Habitat Authority’s recreational program services and general operations; develops and monitors the budget for assigned area; ensures quality of programs and safe work practices; maintains appropriate work records; participates in agency and community special events;

performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Recreation Outreach Supervisor . A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of four years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in the organizing and implementation of similar recreational services and programs, and a bachelor’s or master’s degree with major coursework in recreation, biology, communications, education, environmental studies, or related field.

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license. Possession of or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within three months of start date and before performing outdoor community programming. Certification as Certified Interpretive Guide is highly desirable, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/

SKILLS:

The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Basic understanding of native plants, animals and ecosystems of Southern California. Knowledge of the parks and recreation field; effective outdoor educational and teaching skills, effective verbal and written communication skills; modern principles, practices, methods, equipment and materials used in the delivery of recreation services, volunteers and special events; program content for specialized community activities; principles and practices of program and budget development, administration, and evaluation;

principles and practices of contract administration and purchasing; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; basic principles of mathematics; applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing;

proper English, spelling and grammar; and occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Supervise and oversee the delivery of recreation services, volunteer programs, educational programs and special events; design, develop and implement programs suited to the needs of the community population assigned to serve; develop, present, track and administer a budget; coordinate, develop and conduct training programs for volunteers; plan, organize, train, evaluate and direct work of assigned staff; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations;

read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze complex issues and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;

establish and maintain effective working relationships; recruit, orient, train, place and retain volunteers.

Operate an office computer and variety of word processing and software applications and email.