Recreation Supervisor

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications  -  A.10
Principal Recreation Supervisor (4001)
Senior Recreation Supervisor (4002)
Recreation Supervisor (4003)
Assistant Recreation Supervisor (4004)

August, 1977

SERIES CONCEPT

Recreation Supervisors plan, implement, and direct a program of recreational 
activities in one or more campus recreational facilities and perform other 
related duties as required.

Incumbents typically plan, organize, and supervise recreational programs that 
include but are not limited to activities such as swimming, water ballet, 
skin diving, water polo, diving, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, 
badminton, football, tennis, basketball, table tennis, martial arts, sailing, 
golf, track, softball, arts and crafts, canoeing, camping, skiing, cycling, 
backpacking, hiking and nature study, and related cultural activities; 
supervise lower level recreational, clerical, and maintenance personnel 
involved in the implementation of recreational programs; schedule the use of 
recreational facilities and ensure their proper use; advise and assist 
individuals and groups in the use of recreational facilities; and
supervise the receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining of sports and 
recreational equipment. Incumbents in addition are assigned responsibility 
for the leadership of participants, both individuals and groups, including 
students, faculty, staff, and members of the public in a variety of social, 
cultural, and physical activities.

Incumbents may perform public relations activities on behalf of selected 
recreational programs; may maintain files and records and prepare reports as 
required; and may assist in the preparation of budget recommendations.

The Recreation Supervisor series consists of four levels, with the distinction 
between levels based on the scope and complexity of the recreational program, 
the degree of involvement in program planning, and the degree of supervision 
exercised.

CLASS CONCEPTS

Principal Recreation Supervisor

Under direction, incumbents are assigned responsibility for directing major 
recreational programs that offer a wide variety of recreational activities.  
Incumbents typically develop, manage, and direct an extensive recreational 
program of campus-wide scope and complexity; develop, manage and direct a 
campus intramural program; supervise and evaluate the performance of 
Recreation Supervisors and other recreational, clerical, and maintenance 
personnel; coordinate activities with other campus and outside recreational 
agencies; schedule the use of facilities and determine changes; supervise 
the collection of fees; and make budget recommendations as necessary.

Incumbents are assigned responsibility for all supplies and equipment used in 
the implementation of major recreational programs, for the development of 
public relation programs related to the planning and development of 
recreation programs, and for the preparation of evaluation reports regarding 
the effectiveness of recreation programs offered.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Recreation Supervisor class by the
independent responsibility for the development and management of an extensive
recreation program offering activities in a wide variety of recreational and
cultural areas.

Senior Recreation Supervisor

Under general supervision, incumbents are assigned responsibility for 
Directing recreational programs that are of lesser scope and complexity than 
those found at the principal level or may act as principal assistants to 
higher level Recreation Supervisors in the planning and implementation of a 
major recreational program. Incumbents plan, organize, and supervise 
recreational activities in areas such as Men's Intramural Sports, Women's 
Intramural Sports, Coeducational Intramural Sports, and Campus Clubs; plan, 
organize, and supervise recreational activities at campus recreation centers; 
hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Recreation Supervisors 
and other recreational, clerical, and maintenance personnel; advise and assist 
individuals and groups with problems related to scheduled social and 
recreational activities; enforce University rules and regulations as 
necessary; schedule the use of facilities within areas of assigned 
responsibilities; make budget recommendations; conduct or assist in
conducting appropriate public relations programs; and maintain files and 
records and prepare reports as required.

This class is distinguished from the Recreation Supervisor class by the 
responsibility for developing programs to meet specific campus recreational 
and cultural needs.

Recreation Supervisor

Under general supervision, incumbents are assigned responsibility for 
implementing specific areas of a campus recreational program and/or assisting 
higher level Recreation Supervisors in planning, organizing and directing 
a major campus recreational program. Incumbents in addition perform the 
range of duties outlined in the Series Concept. This is the operational level 
of the series.

This class is distinguished from the Assistant Recreation Supervisor class by 
the degree of independent responsibility for the implementation and 
coordination of a variety of recreational and cultural activities.

Assistant Recreation Supervisor

Under supervision, incumbents are assigned responsibility for implementing 
specific areas of a campus recreational program. Incumbents perform the 
majority of duties described in the Series Concept, working within established 
policy and procedural guidelines and have limited authority to interpret and 
enforce University rules and regulations. This is the entry level in the 
professional series; however, positions may be assigned to this level on a 
continuing basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Principal Recreation Supervisor

Graduation from college with a major in recreation or physical education or 
a related field and three years of professional recreational experience; or 
an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and 
abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to 
the position.

Senior Recreation Supervisor

Graduation from college with a major in recreation or physical education or 
a related field and two years of professional recreational experience; or 
an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and 
abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to 
the position.

Recreation Supervisor

Graduation from college with a major in recreation or physical education or 
A related field and one year of professional recreational experience; or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and 
abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to 
the position.

Assistant Recreation Supervisor

Graduation from college with a major in recreation or physical education or 
a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties
assigned to the position.

Note:  A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of
       the required experience.