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Home My WebLink AboutRecreation Program Supervisor - Special Events & CommunicationsUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Recreation Program Supervisor – Special Events & Communications Department: Parks & Recreation Division: Recreation Supervisor: Recreation Superintendent FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 14 Job Number: 1402 Job Summary Under general direction, performs professional duties which involve engaging the community to a broad range of Parks and Recreation programs, services, and facilities for the general public including arts, socialization, science and nature, sports, aquatics, wellness, and special events, including programs for persons with disabilities and youth-at-risk. Develops strategic communications to enhance department brand and community engagement through special events and a variety of media. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Develops and sustains community relationships and identiﬁes potential new users to increase program participation and support. • Develops and implements special events for the Parks & Recreation Department including four or more large community events per year and several smaller events such as ribbon cuttings, grand openings and neighborhood gatherings. • Manages and promotes Farmer’s Market. • Recommends and implements policies and establishes processes, goals and objectives. • Interprets and enforces department rules and regulations for staﬀ and public. • Evaluates programs and recommends improvements. • Coordinates with Recreation staﬀ to create marketing strategies aimed at increasing division branding, participation of programs and facility use. • Oversees creation of Parks & Recreation activity guides through design, edits and distribution. • Designs and produces informational brochures, press releases and other marketing materials. • Updates websites, posts weather cancellations, media releases and headlines. • Provides assistance to citizens who have problems with website and online registration. • Schedules work activities and approves hire forms and time records. • Conducts staﬀ meetings with subordinates. • Manages on site event management for department events. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Interacts and serves as liaison to community organizations, agencies, aﬃliate groups and special interest groups. • Prepares and monitors budget, oversees purchase of equipment and supplies. • Attends selected meetings of the Parks & Recreation Commission to give oral reports. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, or related. Recreation programming experience. • First aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external deﬁbrillator certiﬁcation within six months of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and three to five years of related experience; or seven years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Event planning experience and digital communication. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to calculate ﬁgures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to operate oﬃce and recreation equipment. • Ability to prepare written materials including records, reports and promotional materials. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to read and interpret reports and journals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to speak eﬀectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. • Ability to supervise large numbers of employees working at multiple sites. • Knowledge of community organizations and resources. • Knowledge of the principles of Parks & Recreation services and delivery models. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Skill in the techniques of supervision to plan, assign, coordinate, direct, and monitor customer service employees. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Oﬃce – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to temporary/hourly, seasonal, or work-study staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance review. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director (4/2024) Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________