Recreation Supervisor


UCI Series Concepts -- UCI SIZE-NEUTRAL SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES

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

August, 1977 -- SIZE-NEUTRAL MARCH 1995


SERIES CONCEPT

Recreation Supervisors plan, implement and direct a program of recreational 
activities in 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; may 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 in 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 
and the degree of involvement in program planning.

CLASS CONCEPTS

Principal Recreation Supervisor

Under direction incumbents are assigned responsibility for directing major 
Recreational programs offering a wide variety of recreational activities.  
Incumbents typically develop, manage and direct an extensive recreational 
program of broad scope and complexity; develop, manage and direct a campus 
intramural program; coordinate activities with other campus and outside 
recreational agencies; schedule the use of facilities, and determine changes; 
supervise the collection of fees and changes; 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. 

INCUMBENTS MUST SUPERVISE A MINIMUM OF 2 FTE AND MEET ALL OTHER CRITERIA FOR 
FLSA EXECUTIVE EXEMPTION.

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 not as broad in scope and complexity as those 
found at the principal level or may act as principal assistants to higher level 
personnel in the planning and implementation of a major recreational program. 
Incumbents plan, organize, and oversee recreational activities in areas such as 
Men's Intramural Sports, Women's Intramural Sports, Coeducational Intramural 
Sports and Campus Clubs; plan, organize, and oversee recreational activities at 
campus recreation centers; 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.

INCUMBENTS MUST SUPERVISE A MINIMUM OF 2 FTE AND MEET ALL OTHER CRITERIA FOR 
FLSA EXECUTIVE EXEMPTION.

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 assist higher level 
personnel in the planning, organizing and directing of 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.