City of Salem Looking to Hire Recreation Supervisor

The city of Salem is currently looking for a new Recreation Supervisor, according to the the Human Resources Department at City Hall.

• Plan and coordinate recreational, educational and cultural programs for residents of all ages.
• Assist in the analysis of community recreational needs and design programs to fulfill the needs within the department’s financial parameters.
• Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate intermittent, volunteer, and seasonal summer program staff.
• Provide orientation and in-service training as required.
• Prepare public relations materials, including direct assistance with the creation and preparation of course catalogs, seasonal brochures, and marketing flyers; respond to inquiries from program participants and the general public and resolve customer concerns.
• Oversee and directly assist in the program registration and in the maintenance of participation records.
• Assist in the daily direction of all of the Recreation programs, including supervision of the summer day playground program and seasonal swimming program.
• Plan and coordinate special events; evaluate existing programs and develop new programs.
• Maintain statistical and other records of program activities for budgetary and development purposes.
• Coordinate the maintenance of playground and park facilities and equipment.
• Oversee permitting, rentals and scheduling of fields for youth groups and organizations