Description

Distinguishing Features of Work
 

The Recreation Supervisor at O.J. Watson Park leads one of Wichita’s 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 park’s 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.

Workdays and Hours -Varied, exact shift will be determined at hire.

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

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 weather 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.
Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

Bachelor’s degree in education and/or recreation plus three (3) years of professional supervisory experience in parks and recreation, OR Five (5) years of professional supervisory experience in parks and recreation.
Two (2) years of event planning.
Two (2) years of facility, ground, and equipment maintenance experience.
Valid Driver's License.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.  
Preferred Experience and Training

Two (2) years of professional animal maintenance experience.