Associate II, Recreation Supervisor​/Wellness

Job Description
Milwaukee Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and energetic leader to oversee the department's wellness program which includes both community and employee wellness, as well as management of a partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin to improve the health and wellness of community members.

Primary duties include hiring and supervising part-time staff, planning and administering health and wellness activities for youth, adults, and staff during non-school hours, program and staff evaluation, and collaborating with MPS Departments and community organizations.

The successful candidate has a passion for wellness and helping our community gain a greater understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health and wellness related programs and activities year-round, at multiple locations.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff.
• Conduct regular site visits to wellness programs to ensure program quality.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of program operations and update program content to ensure it is relevant to participant needs and interests.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory of program materials.
• Identify qualified vendors to work with MPS in the provision of wellness programming during non-school hours.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating promotional materials to generate interest and growth in participation.
• Coordinate facility scheduling for program activities.
• Identify creative ways to secure additional resources to enhance programming.
• Conduct instructor in-service training.
• Coordinate Milwaukee Recreation's role in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Employee Wellness On-Site program for schools and MPS departments.
• Establish partnerships with other MPS departments, schools, governmental units, agencies, and community-based organizations to develop quality wellness programs throughout the City of Milwaukee.
• Prepare wellness budget and track expenditures ensuring budget limitations are followed.
• Assist with Recreation Department activities as needed.
• Serve on various community or employee committees as required and assigned.
• Actively support the MPS Five Priorities for Success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited college or university in health and wellness; parks, recreation, and tourism management; community sports management; kinesiology, or related field. May substitute two (2) years of relevant recreation experience for one (1) year of education. A combination of both education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience in urban recreation preferred. Two (2) years of graduate assistant experience or equivalent part-time experience and/or relevant certifications will be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Health and Wellness Coaching, and Personal Training.

Salary/Salary Range
$62,689.53 - $90,032.77