ASSOCIATE II, RECREATION SUPERVISOR (TWILIGHT CENTERS)

Milwaukee Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and energetic leader to assist in managing the district’s Twilight Centers. Twilight Centers provide Milwaukee’s teens and families with safe places to go for positive, supervised activities and special events during evenings and on weekends. Primary responsibilities include personnel management, executing events, site supervision, program/event development, staff evaluation, recruitment, training, and participant support and outreach.

The ideal candidate has a deep investment in the Milwaukee community, relationship building, and a vision for making Milwaukee Recreation’s Twilight program a game-changer in meeting the needs of Milwaukee’s youth and families.

Salary Range: $64,538 – $92,688

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, September 7, 2025.

A current resume must be attached to the completed Application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required Bachelor’s degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however, official transcripts will be required upon hire).

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, please contact talent management specialist, Pa N. Xiong, that you are sending hard copies.
  • Email: xiongpn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete.

No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test, and credential verification.

Please contact Pa N. Xiong, talent management specialist, with any questions: xiongpn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

• Bachelors Degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, Sports Administration, Social Work, education, or related field. May substitute 2 years of experience for 1 year of education.
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional work experience in youth development, consisting of planning and implementing social and recreational programs for a diverse group of youth. Experience working with youth in an urban environment is preferred.
• Certified first aid and CPR/AED or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire date
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred

• Develops and manages the operation of programming at the three Twilight locations to include: youth/adult recreation learning activities, special events, and community center programming. Works to incorporate new and innovative activities to keep program participation at optimal levels.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates part-time staff.
• Completes all necessary paperwork, including payroll, attendance, evaluations, and seasonal reports.
• Conducts regular site visits (evenings and weekends) to determine program effectiveness and to provide evaluation feedback, and to support the part-time staff.
• Facilitates the procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Coordinates and communicates changes in facility scheduling for program activities.
• Establishes and enforces the standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, and time.
• Assists in preparing, coordinating, and distributing promotional materials for program activities within the community.
• Manages program area customer surveys, assists in the interpretation of data, and supervises changes in programming based on customer feedback.
• Establishes partnerships with other MPS departments, governmental units, and community-based organizations to enhance the Twilight program development and service delivery.
• Assists with Milwaukee Recreation Department events and activities as needed.
• Serves on various community or department committees as required and/or assigned.
• Actively supports the MPS Five Priorities for Success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person’s sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all “final candidates” may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best-qualified candidates.