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Posted: 23-Jun-25
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Type: Full-time
Salary: $59,115.00 - $105,106.00
Categories:
Recreation
Recreation Programming
Sector:
Recreation
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Are you a passionate leader who thrives in creating unforgettable experiences for the community? As a Recreation Supervisor, you will have the exciting opportunity to design, implement, and lead a wide range of recreational and educational programs that bring people together and make a real difference in the lives of others. Whether you’re coordinating activities at a local recreation center or developing city-wide initiatives, your leadership will be at the heart of creating safe, engaging, and inclusive spaces for all.
In this role, you’ll inspire and mentor a team of dedicated recreation staff, ensuring top-tier programs, well-maintained facilities, and a vibrant connection with the community. You’ll work both independently and as part of a dynamic team, combining creativity, strategic planning, and hands-on leadership to drive active participation and community engagement.
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference and bring your passion for recreation to life, we want to hear from you!
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Requirements of Work
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- Thorough knowledge of methods of organizing recreational activities
- Considerable knowledge of recreation methods, rules and equipment, plus some personal skill in such activities
- Considerable knowledge of teaching methods as applied to recreation
- Knowledge of the ideals and objectives of public recreation
- Knowledge of basic first aid methods
- Ability to lead, instruct and supervise groups engaged in recreation activities
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of other employees
- Ability to maintain recreation equipment
- Ability to work outdoors when unpleasant weather conditions are present
- Ability to move quickly and reach, bend, stoop, twist or squat, and/or other motions needed for job duties
- Ability to move tables, chairs, supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations and the public
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and/or by whatever creative means necessary to cross communication barriers
- May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
- Required Experience and Training
- Five years of experience in planning, delivering, and managing recreational programs OR Bachelor's degree with emphasis in education and/or recreation and one year of experience in planning, delivering, and managing recreational programs
- Two years of experience leading and supervising staff.
- One year of experience organizing and coordinating events, programs, or community activities.
- Two years of experience maintaining facilities, grounds, and equipment maintenance.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training- Certification or 1 year of experience in Therapeutic Recreation, involving adaptive or inclusive programming.
About Wichita Park & Recreation
Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, population397,532, is the county seat of Sedgwick County;the population in the Metropolitan StatisticalArea is 647,610. As of August 2020, the City’stotal land area was approximately 165.58 squaremiles. Wichita’s employment includes a broadmix of business types, with a sizable base ofrelatively high paying manufacturing jobs. A list ofWichita’s major private employers include SpiritAeroSystems, Inc., Ascension Health, Textron,Inc., Bombardier Learjet, Koch Industries Inc.,Wesley Medical Center, Dillons Food Stores,Cargill Meat Solutions, Johnson Controls, andCox Communications. The City of Wichita is alsoamong the large employer list with approximately3,000 employees.
https://careercenter.nrpa.org/jobs/21440083/recreation-supervisor
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