Job Description

The Summer Park Program Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and activities of the program. This involves ensuring the safety and well-being of the participants by managing staff, assisting with organization, maintaining discipline, and communicating with parents. 

Required Qualifications:

• Must be Age 21 or older before July 7th, 2025
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with supervising children
• Must have a valid Drivers License
• Able to attend Orientation June 25th & 26th (time TBD) 
• Standard First Aid (provided during orientation) 
• Adult and Child CPR/AED/EpiPen (provided during orientation) 
• Able to solve problems and have good judgment 
• Ability to communicate with parents and guardians including emails and phone calls. 
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, including motivating and managing counselors. Provide support and guidance with a positive attitude. 
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain records and schedules. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in MyRec management software 
• Confident Swimmer.
• American Camp Association- Camp Director Certification 

Duties:  

• Standard First Aid (provided during orientation) 
• Adult and Child CPR/AED/EpiPen (provided during orientation) 
• Able to solve problems and have good judgment 
• Ability to communicate with parents and guardians including emails and phone calls. 
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, including motivating and managing counselors. Provide support and guidance with a positive attitude. 
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain records and schedules. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Directly supervise and evaluate Counselors. 
• Directly communicate with parents and staff.
• Maintain a daily and weekly schedule of activities and special events.
• Schedule weekly vendors within a pre-determined budget.
• Assist the Program Manager with ordering equipment and supplies for the summer season.
• Coordinate drop off & pick up procedures.
• Oversee activities.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. 
• Follow and execute the facility's Emergency Action Plan if necessary. 
• Perform CPR or provide basic first aid. 
• Ensures Counselors complete required paperwork and forms throughout the day. Communicates to management when emergencies occur during recreation programs. 
• Ensures Counselors enforce safety rules and prevent injury
• Other duties may be assigned by the Recreation Director, Assistant Recreation Director or Program Manager 

Location:  

Tufts Park- 449 Main Street, Medford, MA

Schedule:

This is a seasonal position, beginning of July 7th to August 15th, 2025 (six weeks). This employee will be scheduled between 35-40 hours per week. Additional flexible hours will be offered during the late Winter and Spring season to prepare for the Summer. 

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO

• City of Medford
• Department of Recreation 
• 30 Forest Street
• Medford, MA 02155

Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to kbailey@medford-ma.gov

For the posting, please visit the Department of Recreation's website – MedfordRecreation.org

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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