Job Details

Salary : $54,350.40 - $94,827.20 Annually
Location : Grove City, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-5311-1
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description and Qualifications
The Parks and Recreation Strategic Operations Supervisor supports department-wide data management, budgeting, software coordination, and strategic planning efforts. This position plays a key role in ensuring effective collaboration among divisions, improving processes, maintaining policy compliance, and assisting with accreditation efforts. The role focuses on operational efficiency and alignment with the department's mission and goals.

Appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the Administrative Assistant, the Strategic Operations Supervisor under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Superintendent, is responsible for strategic coordination, data management, budget support, and policy maintenance, and community engagement among other key duties that ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department.

The Strategic Operations Supervisor shall be chosen solely on the basis of their executive and administrative qualifications in the profession of parks and recreation, as shown by the adequacy of their technical training and their successful experience in parks and recreation or related fields.

The ideal candidate possesses:

• A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, Parks and Recreation Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in data analysis, strategic planning, operations, or related areas. Municipal government or Parks and Recreation experience preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, policy implementation, and process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An ability to collect, interpret, and present data effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools, and project management platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• An ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Note to Applicants: This application contains questions designed to assess your readiness for the position of Recreation Supervisor. Your responses to the application questions will be scored.
Essential Functions of the Position

The Recreation Supervisor has the following powers and duties under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Superintendent:

• Support cross-functional collaboration among Parks and Recreation divisions to improve efficiency and teamwork.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations and prevent siloed decision-making.
• Assist in tracking and implementing departmental strategic initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and present data to help guide decision-making and performance evaluation.
• Assist in the development of reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records to support accreditation and policy compliance.
• Assist with budget tracking, financial reporting, and identifying operational efficiencies.
• Work with department leadership to ensure financial resources align with strategic priorities.
• Assist in reviewing and updating policies and procedures to improve consistency and effectiveness.
• Support department efforts to maintain CAPRA accreditation and compliance with industry standards.
• Help document and track progress on accreditation-related requirements.
• Support department-wide software systems by assisting with implementation, troubleshooting, and training.
• Work with IT and vendors to ensure systems are effectively meeting operational needs.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for city leadership, partners, and community groups.
• Support efforts to communicate key initiatives, policies, and performance metrics.
• Follows all rules, regulations and ethics conduct as set forth by the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Grove City
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Obey and promptly execute all orders of the Administrative Assistant.

Working Conditions and Equipment Operated

• Standard office environment with occasional site visits to parks, facilities, and events.
• Standard business hours (M-F 8am-5pm) with occasional evening or weekend meetings as needed.

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.) and aquatic environments; ascends and/or descends, stairs; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to fire, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; frequently lifts objects approximately 30 lbs. frequently carries objects approximately 30 lbs. frequently pushes objects approximately 30 lbs. frequently pulls objects approximately 30 lbs.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium work.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Motor vehicle; mobile phone, personal computer, computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office), printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and/or Certification

Preferred, but not required:

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
• Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certification
• CAPRA accreditation experience

Knowledge of recreation programming; sports and athletic equipment; *City goals and objectives; *City policies and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; *safety practices and procedures; City certification/licensure requirements; public relations; community resources and services; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; employee training and development; supervisory principles and practices; office management; project management; local geographic area.
Skill in computer operation; use of modern office equipment; operation of athletic/recreation equipment/tools and software; and motor vehicle operation.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or picture or schedule form; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals; deal with problems involving several variables within a familiar context; apply management principles to solve agency problems; determine material and equipment needs; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; prepare accurate documentation; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; recognize safety warnings; understand technical manuals and/or verbal instructions; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; *maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships; use maintenance equipment; perform heavy manual labor; travel to and gain access to work site.

(*indicates developed after employment)
The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
C161 Non-uniformed full-time employees

The City of Grove City provides health, dental, vision and life insurance plans to all full-time employees as part of our employee benefit program.

The City offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 80% funding of the deductible.

2025 Insurance - HDHP with HSA

2025 City Funding Levels - $2640.00 (single) and $4000.00 (family)

Pursuant to Chapter 161.09, employees pay 15% of the monthly premium which equals $83.22/pay or $166.44/month for single coverage and $198.82/pay or $397.64/month for family coverage - all on a tax exempt basis.

HSA Wellness Incentive - $250.00 for each enrolled employee and spouse for participating in an annual bio-metric screening.
Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement
01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in recreation, parks and recreation management, public administration, business, data analytics, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Ohio driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any experience working for a City/Municipality?

• Yes
• No

04

This role will require evening, weekend, or holiday work as department programs and events call for. Are you willing and able to flex your workdays and hours to meet the needs of the City?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe a program or project you have developed that makes you proud.
06

What data visualization software do you have experience using? List software and types of projects completed.
07

Describe your experience conducting statistical analysis, preparing financial reports, and/or streamlining policies and procedures. (Include where you obtained this experience.)
08

You receive a phone call from an angry parent that their child is being bullied at one of our programs. How would you handle this complaint?
09

If hired for this position, what would be your goals in the first 90 days?
10

You are in a competitive group of applicants. What unique characteristics would you bring to this position?
Required Question