Recreation Supervisor

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Director of the Hartley Outdoor Education Center/Murphy Farm, the Recreation Supervisor is responsible for the planning and conducting the evening recreational activities. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To plan and conduct innovative evening recreation programs and activities for students and for special events. 2. To become knowledgeable and familiar with the Michigan Department of Human Services Camp Licensing laws and policies for Camp Programs. 3. Maintains recreation equipment and facilities in good working order. 4. Responsible for administering medications to students and camp counselors. 5. Responsible for providing first aid and emergency care to students and program participants when required. 6. Adheres to all of the written mandatory standards of operations inclusive of but not limited to the following: Saginaw Intermediate School District Board Policy, Michigan School Code and Michigan Licensing Rules for Children and Adult Foster Care Camps. 7. Provides a high level of customer service as described in the mission statement of Saginaw Intermediate School District. 8. Maintains the confidentiality of all student, parent and staff information. 9. Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Hartley Outdoor Education Center/Murphy Farm. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree preferred with major in the areas of education, recreation programming or youth work. Prior relative experience in teaching, youth work, or recreation programming. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and complete assigned agenda. Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm and organizational ability. Must have the ability to utilize all required SISD technology and equipment and must be proficient and adept in personal computer skills inclusive of word processing and internet navigation. Must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to lift a minimum of seventy-five (75) pounds. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. In addition to the online application, a cover letter, resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and transcripts are required. Go to the SISD website at: and click on “Employment.” NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources Saginaw Intermediate School District 3933 Barnard Road, Saginaw, MI 48603 Telephone: (989) 799-4733, Fax: (989) 249-8756 Email: Web: