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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

City of Sharonville

Recreation Supervisor

Notice Posting Date: June 4, 2026

Position Overview

The City of Sharonville is seeking a motivated and service-oriented professional to serve as a Recreation Supervisor within the Parks & Recreation Department. This position plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of City recreation facilities, programs, events, and services while helping ensure a safe, clean, welcoming, and positive experience for members, guests, and staff.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Recreation Director, the Recreation Supervisor assists with facility operations, staff supervision, scheduling, customer service, and departmental coordination. While this position supports a variety of recreational operations, this role will have a strong emphasis on facility oversight, maintenance coordination, cleanliness standards, and daily operational support. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, along with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Wages and Benefits

Wages and benefits are very competitive. The pay rate for newly hired employees will be based on skills, education, job knowledge, and abilities.

Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $26.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Schedule consists primarily of evening hours, with rotating Saturdays as part of the regular work schedule.

Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Excellent retirement system
• Health insurance with the City covering 95% of premium costs
• Generous employer HSA contributions and wellness incentives
• Membership to the Sharonville Community Center
• Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview process

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application
• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Exercise Science, Business Administration, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Licensure or Certification Requirements

• CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment (City-funded)
• Other certifications as requested by the Recreation Director

Essential Functions

(For purposes of 42 USC 12101)

• Oversee assigned areas of recreation facilities to ensure proper usage, safety, cleanliness, staffing coverage, and compliance with established procedures
• Serve as Manager on Duty during facility operations, providing oversight of daily operations and safety compliance
• Assist with oversight of recreation facility operations, cleanliness standards, and maintenance coordination
• Support setup and teardown for programs, rentals, special events, and facility activities
• Assist with facility readiness, operational logistics, and day-to-day support for recreation programming and public use
• Coordinate scheduling and usage of spaces for programs, events, and rentals
• Communicate operational information with staff, members, and the public to support coordination and service delivery
• Lead, train, and supervise staff, volunteers, and vendors as assigned
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and operational coordination as directed
• Ensure compliance with City policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Respond to member inquiries and address concerns related to programs, services, and facility operations

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Abide by the Standards of Conduct as defined by City Administration
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support department operations

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics

Knowledge of:

City policies and procedures; facility rules and regulations; recreation operations; staff supervision; equipment oversight; safety standards; and basic facility maintenance practices.

Skill in:

Customer service; staff training and supervision; operational coordination; use of recreation equipment; basic office equipment; multitasking; and problem solving.

Ability to:

Provide staff leadership and direction; communicate clearly and professionally; manage multiple priorities; maintain professionalism in challenging situations; problem-solve routine operational issues; work independently or as part of a team; occasionally bend, lift, and carry equipment and supplies up to thirty (30) pounds; maintain mobility throughout the facility; and perform light cleaning and maintenance tasks.

This position is generally consistent with medium work under U.S. Department of Labor guidelines.

Work Schedule

Schedule varies based on operational needs, including evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Each applicant must meet one of the following:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age as of the date of application for employment; OR
• Be able to demonstrate a combination of training, education, and/or experience that demonstrates an understanding of customer service, facility operations, and problem solving.

Application Procedure

Beginning on the Notice Posting Date, applications for employment must be completed and submitted electronically through the City of Sharonville Employment Portal: jobs.sharonville.org

Applications submitted by U.S. Postal Service mail, other delivery services, fax, email, or hand delivery will not be processed. Applications will be accepted until the vacancy has been filled.

Pre-Employment Procedures

Applicants may be subject to a background check, a physical fitness examination, and/or a drug/alcohol screen, as well as an evaluation of the knowledge, abilities, and job-related skills of the applicant.

Accommodations

Any applicant who requires any special accommodation(s) for any phase of the application procedure must attach to their application for employment a written request that clearly indicates a complete description of the requested accommodation and the specific reason(s) for the requested accommodation.

If the request is for a medical condition, a statement from a doctor or other medical practitioner must be attached and dated no more than one (1) year prior to the date of application for employment. Substantiation may be required for non-medical accommodation requests.

Important Applicant Notice

Applicants must fully comply with all requirements and provisions included in this Notice of Employment Opportunity and must be able to demonstrate substantial compliance with all minimum qualifications included in the attached job description. Failure or inability to do so will result in disqualification from further participation in the application and/or employment procedures.

Civil Service and Legal Compliance

All provisions of this Notice of Employment Opportunity and all pre-employment examination and/or skills assessment procedures are subject to all applicable provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Sharonville Civil Service Commission and any applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code.

All provisions of this Notice of Employment Opportunity will be administered and monitored by the Sharonville Civil Service Commission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sharonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This notice is issued by the Sharonville Civil Service Commission
Wendy Lindsey, Chair