Desired Job Title
Recreation SupervisorWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: New York, NY
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Sheroly Jones
NYC Parks Professional
New York,NY
Work Preference
Summary
Innovative Recreation Supervisor adept at leading diverse teams and developing educational curricula for community programs. Expertise in public relations and project management ensures strong facility operations and leadership training that drive member satisfaction and organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recreation Supervisor
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation
Bronx, USA
07.2003 - Current
- Enforce and comply with agency operational policies and procedures. Ensure facility meets standards relating to the Parks Inspection Program, Operation & Management Planning, Recreation Evaluation and Center Assessment Program.
- Oversee capital projects pertaining to renovation of recreation centers, communicate with contractors and agency leadership.
- Effective in public relations and public speaking as related to official job functions.
- Development and implementation of facility safety plans including first aid, emergency evacuation, active shooter, and health & safety.
- Develop education curriculum and facilitate leadership development training for recreation professionals borough and citywide working closely with public programs.
- Collect facility activity records via Xplor which include revenue, program/event information, prepare reports describing and evaluating programs at completion of activity and identify methods for area improvement.
- Cultivated effective working relationships with divisions, agencies, and community leaders. Informed agency leadership and communicated with elected officials.
- Borough marketing liaison responsible for creating promotional material for programs/events; including news releases, flyers, brochures & maintaining website to ensure that information is accurate, oversee borough SharePoint for borough branding requests. Work closely with the agency’s marketing team.
- Support agency divisions/units which include, Urban Park Rangers, Media Education, Human Resources, DEIB, GreenThumb, and Partnership for Parks with events, training, programs, and citywide job recruitment.
- Investigate and respond to 311 correspondences.
- Successful practices and knowledge of principles, rules, and procedures of organized competitive sports, athletic and recreational programs.
- Inspected outdoor spaces and parkland, including soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, handball courts, and playgrounds, to maintain safety for recreation programming and events.
- Contributed to citywide agency recruitment efforts by participating in team initiatives aimed at filling job vacancies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Leadership
University of Arizona
UAGC, Global Campus 01.2025 - Current
Studied - Sports & Recreation Management
Ashford University
Arizona City, Global Campus 01.2009 - 12.2011
Skills
- Program development
- Project management
- Community engagement
- Leadership training
- Business communication
- Talent development
- Facility management
- Conflict mediation
- Policy implementation
- Safety standards implementation
Certification
Master Certificate in Business Management, Management Skills & Leadership Development, Positive Youth, Development, DCAS: Leading from the Middle- Improving Leadership & Management Skills for Municipal Teams, 2025
Projects
- Hostos Community College, Educating on Diversity Panel Speaker, 2025
- O.A.T.H., Restorative Practices Circle Keeper, 2025
- NYC Parks GreenThumb Leadership Program Graduate, 2025
- Cooperative Leadership Intensive student with the Cooperative Economics Alliance of NYC, 2026
- American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Mentor, National Parks and Recreation Association
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Business Leadership
University of Arizona
01.2025 - Current
Studied - Sports & Recreation Management
Ashford University
01.2009 - 12.2011
Recreation Supervisor
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation
07.2003 - Current