Recreation Supervisor I

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is a highly respected, accredited, and gold medal award-winning agency committed to providing the Lee's Summit community with a broad range of quality recreational opportunities. Established as a leading municipal department, it employs over 45 full-time professionals alongside more than 300 seasonal and part-time staff members. Together, their team works diligently to promote physical wellness, social engagement, and community enrichment through diverse and well-structured programs and services.

As a public sector entity, Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation embraces a mission focused on enhancing the quality of life for residents by offering inclusive, safe, and innovative recreational activities. The agency continually aims to improve community health and wellness by providing comprehensive programs that range from aquatics and athletics to youth enrichment, special events, and amphitheater programming. Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation prides itself on cultivating strong community relationships and fostering an environment of learning, communication, professionalism, and civic responsibility among its employees and participants.

The role offered is that of a Recreation Supervisor, a pivotal position within the department. This full-time role involves planning, programming, developing, organizing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating comprehensive recreation services delivered through various divisions such as aquatics, athletics, youth enrichment, special events, amphitheater programming, community health and wellness, adults, and community centers.

The Recreation Supervisor will be tasked with directly supervising staff, including full-time, part-time employees, volunteers, and contract professionals who contribute to the success of assigned programs, classes, facilities, and events. The incumbent will play a key role in recruitment, hiring recommendations, disciplinary actions, and staff development, ensuring a well-trained and effective team is maintained. Additionally, this position involves budget preparation, administration, and monitoring, with oversight and direction.

The compensation package for this role ranges between $39,227 and $50,211 annually, representing a competitive salary for a municipal agency position. Alongside the salary, employees benefit from an attractive suite of benefits including 12 paid holidays, two personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance. The Missouri Retirement System (LAGERS) membership is included for long-term financial planning, complemented by flexible spending accounts and access to an employee assistance program.

This position is an exceptional opportunity for individuals passionate about community service, recreation management, and team leadership. The role requires a hands-on approach to managing staff and programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality recreational activities aligned with community needs and department goals. The Recreation Supervisor will also play an integral part in marketing efforts for their assigned facilities and programs, utilizing social media and collaborative strategies with the department’s Marketing and Communication Manager to maximize program visibility and engagement.

In summary, this is a full-time, salaried position within a reputable, award-winning public parks and recreation agency. It offers a healthy work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and competitive benefits, making it an ideal career choice for professionals seeking to have a meaningful impact on community recreation and wellness.