Recreation Supervisor (Ice Rink Manager)
Apply NowCompany: Town of Greenwich, CT
Location: Greenwich, CT 06830
Description:
Salary: $82,647.00 - $106,640.00 Annually
Location : Greenwich, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-25-00231
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 4:00 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Administers and oversees the various elements of the Town's recreation programs.
*This position is assigned to oversee the operations of the Town's Ice Skating Rink as well as other off-season recreation programs. Experience with ice rink maintenance, ice resurfacing and related ice rink equipment is preferred.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Leisure Studies or a related field, plus 3 years of related experience in organized recreational activity including 1 year of supervisory and administrative experience. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (C.P.R.P.) certification preferred.
Qualifications:
Proven knowledge of the objectives and administration of active and passive leisure programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of facility management best practices.
Proven ability to plan and supervise large-scale community events.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Proven ability to lead, instruct, motivate and supervise subordinate employees, volunteers, and participants.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with board members, co-workers, vendors, staff, sponsors, and the public.
Valid driver's license.
Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
Job Description
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Recreation
Union: LIUNA
Grade: D
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Updated: Feb 2022
Reports to: Superintendent of Recreation
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, implements and oversees various recreation programs, activities, and special events.
Manages specific departmental facilities or properties as assigned.
Evaluates the appropriateness and safety of recreational facilities and equipment.
Prepares budgets for programs and facilities.
Prepares bids in conjunction with the Purchasing Department and procures materials and supplies as required.
Supervises staff and volunteers.
Conducts in-service training in regard to recreation program procedures, equipment, policies and safety.
Develops and maintains relationships with community stakeholders, including public and private organizations and schools.
Actively promotes the Departments' programs and activities.
Serves as a key member of the department management team.
Supports Town policies and Philosophies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
Please visit the Town's Labor Relations webpageto view the collective bargaining agreements and the associated benefit coverage.
01
Please identify your highest level of education:
02
Please identify the focus of your degree:
03
If you stated "Closely related field" to the question above, please explain:
04
How many years of experience do you possess in organized recreational activity?
05
Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
06
How many years of supervisory and administrative experience do you possess?
07
Please summarize your supervisory and administrative experience, if applicable:
08
Do you possess recreational program development for youth and developmental hockey, figure skating, and other ice-related activities?
09
Do you have experience overseeing facility operations of an ice rink (including the coordination of ice resurfacing and painting)? If so, please list the name of the facility and your related responsibilities.
10
Do you possess experience scheduling ice time and/or facility space for programming? If so, please specify the types of programming or spaces you scheduled, and what software or tools you used for scheduling.
11
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
12
Do you possess a Parks and Recreation Professional (C.P.R.P.) Certification from the National Recreation and Park Association?
Required Question
Location : Greenwich, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-25-00231
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 4:00 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Administers and oversees the various elements of the Town's recreation programs.
*This position is assigned to oversee the operations of the Town's Ice Skating Rink as well as other off-season recreation programs. Experience with ice rink maintenance, ice resurfacing and related ice rink equipment is preferred.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Leisure Studies or a related field, plus 3 years of related experience in organized recreational activity including 1 year of supervisory and administrative experience. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (C.P.R.P.) certification preferred.
Qualifications:
Proven knowledge of the objectives and administration of active and passive leisure programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of facility management best practices.
Proven ability to plan and supervise large-scale community events.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Proven ability to lead, instruct, motivate and supervise subordinate employees, volunteers, and participants.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with board members, co-workers, vendors, staff, sponsors, and the public.
Valid driver's license.
Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
Job Description
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Recreation
Union: LIUNA
Grade: D
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Updated: Feb 2022
Reports to: Superintendent of Recreation
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, implements and oversees various recreation programs, activities, and special events.
Manages specific departmental facilities or properties as assigned.
Evaluates the appropriateness and safety of recreational facilities and equipment.
Prepares budgets for programs and facilities.
Prepares bids in conjunction with the Purchasing Department and procures materials and supplies as required.
Supervises staff and volunteers.
Conducts in-service training in regard to recreation program procedures, equipment, policies and safety.
Develops and maintains relationships with community stakeholders, including public and private organizations and schools.
Actively promotes the Departments' programs and activities.
Serves as a key member of the department management team.
Supports Town policies and Philosophies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
Please visit the Town's Labor Relations webpageto view the collective bargaining agreements and the associated benefit coverage.
01
Please identify your highest level of education:
- High School
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02
Please identify the focus of your degree:
- Recreation
- Leisure Studies
- Closely related field
- Not applicable
03
If you stated "Closely related field" to the question above, please explain:
04
How many years of experience do you possess in organized recreational activity?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
05
Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
06
How many years of supervisory and administrative experience do you possess?
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year
07
Please summarize your supervisory and administrative experience, if applicable:
08
Do you possess recreational program development for youth and developmental hockey, figure skating, and other ice-related activities?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have experience overseeing facility operations of an ice rink (including the coordination of ice resurfacing and painting)? If so, please list the name of the facility and your related responsibilities.
10
Do you possess experience scheduling ice time and/or facility space for programming? If so, please specify the types of programming or spaces you scheduled, and what software or tools you used for scheduling.
11
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
12
Do you possess a Parks and Recreation Professional (C.P.R.P.) Certification from the National Recreation and Park Association?
- Yes
- No
Required Question