Recreation Sports Programmer

Town of Suffield

Job Posting

Position: Recreation Sports Programmer

Post Date: May 9, 2024

End Date: May 23, 2024

The position is available on July 1, 2024, subject to the approval of the town's fiscal year budget 24/25.

The Town of Suffield is a quintessential New England town with a longstanding pledge to preserving its historic architecture and agricultural roots. The many people who serve Suffield through town government as employees and volunteers alike remain committed to developing and fostering a strong sense of community among its residents.

The Town of Suffield is seeking a Recreation Sports Programmer for the Parks and Recreation Department. This position is responsible for recreation work involving organizing and implementing recreational activities in public parks and other facilities. Work involves planning, supervising, and coordinating varied recreational programs for all age groups designed to meet the community's recreational needs. Serves the residents of Suffield in a customer-oriented manner that promotes a positive, professional image for the Town government.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay rate is $29.41 per hour; compensation is in accordance with the Town Hall Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is union-represented and is eligible for medical, dental, vision, health savings account, employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance, 457 defined contribution plan, paid holiday, sick personal, and vacation time.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general direction of the Director of Community Services.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participates in the planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, and directing of diversified, comprehensive recreational programs on a year-round basis, including seasonal programs, special events, and trips—occasional program instruction when needed.

2. Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates seasonal, part-time staff and program instructors.

3. Makes routine technical recreational program decisions. Maintains contacts with community organizations along with the Director of Special Programs

4. Promotes recreational programs and writes press releases and flyers.

5. Assists with program registrations, collection of fees, and other office functions to ensure maximum service to the public.

6. Maintains time sheets and other records; prepares activity and accident reports. Prepares statistical reports on programs.

7. Assists in preparing the annual operating budget for assigned recreation programs; plans and directs necessary purchase of supplies and equipment.

8. Contacts organizations to elicit support for ongoing activities. Conducts meetings with staff and volunteers. Attends meetings and conferences for professional development.

9. Coordinates the availability of sports fields and facilities for department programs.

10. Assists the Director with coordinating the daily operations of the (maintenance staff.) Assists in conducting inspections of fields and facilities.

11. Secures annual bids for sports programs.

12. Fills in when program supervisors and instructors are unavailable.

13. Acts as the department liaison to non-departmental sports organizations.

14. Coordinates the department's "Sports Council" and administers all aspects of the committee.

15. Works collaboratively with department staff and partners to create and implement new and innovative outdoor programming throughout the Town of Suffield, its trails, parks, and facilities.

16. Maintains positive working relationships with school officials, community groups, and the public regarding program offerings and coordination of services; Responds promptly and cordially to citizen inquiries, feedback, and complaints about services or facilities.

17. Provides excellent customer service and maintains strong working relationships with commissioners, coworkers, contractors, staff, and the community.

Other Job Functions:

1. Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university in Recreation or Sports Management.

2. (2) Two years of progressively responsible recreation program experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. Suitable experience may be substituted for education attainment if deemed appropriate by the First Selectman.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public recreation programs.

2. Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of recreation/sports program administration.

3. Considerable ability to work with large or small groups to instruct and functionally supervise others.

4. Ability to prioritize, manage time efficiently, and devise solutions to immediate problems without much time for consideration.

5. Ability to use Microsoft Suites, including but not limited to Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, Access, Registration Software, and ability to learn other applications.

6. Considerable ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

7. Ability to read and interpret moderately complex documents and to write standard reports.

8. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, civic groups, municipal agencies, and the general public.

Special Requirements:

1. A valid, active Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required.

2. Safe driving record and the ability to travel.

3. Must obtain CT Class "A" Endorsement for student transportation, CPR, and First Aid clearances within six weeks of hire.

4. Must submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and fitness for duty testing.

Tools and Equipment Used:

This job operates in a professional office environment and involves occasional fieldwork. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, controls, or standard office equipment, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, postage machine, folding machine, printers, and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

General Guidelines:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and requirements of the job change.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of functions, activities, duties, or responsibilities that the employee requires for this job. Functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area travel and overnight for conferences and seminars may be expected.

EEOC Statement:

It is the policy of the Town of Suffield to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Town of Suffield will provide reasonable accommodations that do not present an undue hardship for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Hours:

This position is a collective bargaining unit member of the Town Hall Union.

This is a full-time thirty-five (35) hours per week position. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. This position occasionally requires long hours beyond those scheduled hours, including evenings and weekend work, as job duties demand. The hours may be subject to change and will vary by season and programming needs. Work outside of the normal week hours may be required.

How to Apply:

Applications can be found on the town website at suffieldct.gov/departments/hr.

Please submit an application and resume by email to sfoley@suffieldct.gov or by mail to Town of Suffield, Human Resources Department, Attention: Shannon Foley, 83 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078 by closing date of posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• recreation program: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Motor Vehicle Operator’s license (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations