Seasonal Recreation Facilities Supv II Boston Region Winter 24/25

Job Description

Location: Cass Recreation Center

Start Date: 11/10/2024

End Date: 03/15/2025

About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Seasonal Recreation Facilities Supervisor II.

DUTIES:

Monitor and over see the State Wide Learn To Swim Program at 20 DCR operated pools and beaches.

Work with Pool Managers and their staff to develop a Water Safety Program including Learn To Swim, Junior Lifeguard and other Water Safety topics.

Collect, record and administrate thru Red Cross SABA the individual Learn To Swim lessons at each facility working with the instructors making sure that all paperwork and course records are properly recorded and finalized.

Work with instructors to mentor them into offering the best program possible.

Conduct End of Season inventories noting where additional resources are needed for the 2016 season.

Supervise personnel in the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities such as swimming pools, playgrounds sports courts/athletic fields and surrounding grounds/buildings.

Monitors events and patrols facility during events to prevent theft and vandalism and to enforce rules and regulations.

Inspects buildings and equipment; performs routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and facilities such as swimming pools.

Operates such equipment as lawn mowers, hand and power tools, pumps, generators and chlorinators.

Ensures the proper upkeep and cleanliness of facilities, including the cleaning of showers and restrooms, trash removal and grounds maintenance.

Enforces safety rules and regulations; maintains routine records.

Identify, investigate and corrects heating, plumbing, electrical and structural problems in recreation facilities; meet with agency personnel to discuss problems and make repair recommendations.

Based on assignment incumbents may also:

Schedule events; review and prepare reports; keep inventory records; and monitor expenses by reviewing invoices and purchase orders; order and schedule the distribution of supplies.

Position Information:

Performs related work as assigned.

Administration Skills- computer

Qualifications

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the maintenance and repair of recreational facilities or in recreational management, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate, diploma or degree as evidence of satisfactory completion of at least a two-year program in a recognized school above the high school level in building construction technology, electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology or mechanical power engineering may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Education toward such a program will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Note: No substitutions will be permitted for more than one year of the required experience.

Special Requirements:

I. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

II. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Standard First Aid and Personal Safety Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.