Recreation Supervisor

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• Distinguishing Features of Work\
• The Recreation Supervisor at O.J. Watson Park leads one of Wichitas

most vibrant outdoor destinations, where family fun, community

connection, and recreation come together. This role blends leadership,

creativity, and hands-on operations to ensure safe, high-quality

experiences across park attractions such as train rides, pedal boats,

ponies, and miniature golf. The Supervisor oversees a dedicated team of

staff, guiding them in customer service, safety, and event execution

while maintaining the parks facilities and natural beauty. From managing

budgets and programming community events to improving operations and

visitor experiences, this position makes a direct impact on how Wichita

plays. Ideal candidates bring proven supervisory experience in parks and

recreation, a passion for teamwork, and a commitment to delivering

exceptional outdoor experiences for residents and visitors alike.

• \\ Posting may close at any time\\ **

**Examples of Work Performed**

• Provides safe and appropriate experiences for the community and

staff ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental

regulations related to animals, watercraft, playgrounds, and public

facilities.

• Ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple projects and programs

simultaneously. Plans work schedules and assigns and supervises the

work of recreation staff.

• Supervises and participates in maintenance, setup, and inspection of

facilities to ensure safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness.

• Monitors daily revenue operations including concessions, ticketing,

and rentals; maintains cash-handling integrity and reconciles

deposits.

• Hires, trains, schedules, and supervise full-time staff, part-time,

and seasonal staff in customer service, safety, and emergency

response procedures while promoting teamwork, accountability, and

professional conduct.

• Manages daily operations of park attractions including ponies, pedal

boats, kayaks, miniature golf, inflatables, train rides, fishing

areas, playgrounds, and public shelters, and is not limited to the

following.

• Prepares and manages operating budgets, purchase requisitions,

payroll, and supply inventories.

• Ensures compliance with safety, health, and environmental

regulations related to animals, watercraft, playgrounds, and public

facilities Coordinates with maintenance, animal care, and city

support departments for repairs and improvements.

• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a

vehicle. If certified in Therapeutic Recreation, assesses

individuals with disabilities and creates or modifies programs to

provide appropriate recreation experiences.

• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related

duties may be assigned as needed.

**Requirements of Work**

• Considerable knowledge of teaching methods, ideals, rules,

equipment, and objectives of public recreation.

• Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR Certification, and the ability to

move quickly to respond to operational or safety situations.

• 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 facilities and grounds.
• Must be physically able to assist with setup, cleaning, maintenance,

and operational functions of recreation equipment and park amenities

and facilities such as but not limited to park train, pedal boats,

Kayaks, watercraft\'s, mechanical equipment, and various facility

animals.

• Ability to work outdoors when unpleasant w ather conditions are

present including but not exclusive to exposure to heat, cold,

humidity, and inclement weather.

• 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 50 pounds, and occasionally assist with lifting up to 75 pounds.

• 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.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours as

required for park operations and events, including being physically

able to assist with setup, cleaning, tear down, and operation of

recreation equipment and park amenities.

• Requires 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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment

physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory

evaluation of a criminal record check.

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