Job Summary:
Supervise and promote the Parks and Recreation department and activities, and provide technical information to other departments and agencies.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: This information is intended to be descriptive of the principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
1. Oversees and provides leadership for the Parks and Recreation Department and all divisions including, but not limited to Aquatics, Community Events, Golf, Kerrville-Schreiner Park, Parks Maintenance, Recreation, Sports Complex, and Tennis.
2. Manages the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned division.
3. Within City policy, establishes appropriate service and staffing levels, and allocates resources accordingly.
4. Develops and maintains policies and regulations pertaining to parks and recreation.
5. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing department activities.
6. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
7. Serves as department lead for capital projects.
8. Acts as official departmental representative and provide staff assistance to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials, and outside agencies.
9. Explains and justifies department programs, policies, and activities.
10. Negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
11. Selects, motivates, and evaluates department staff; provides or coordinates training and works with employees to correct deficiencies.
12. Meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
13. Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department budget and budget adjustments as necessary.
14. Directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures.
15. Participates as a member of senior staff.
16. Reviews and signs all higher-level department communication.
17. Prepares agenda bills; attends City Council and assigned boards, commissions and / or committee meetings and takes necessary action regarding Council and / or committee agenda items as well as provide staff support to such assigned boards, commissions and / or committees.
18. Stays informed and up-to-date on new trends and innovations in the field of Parks and Recreation and Facilities Maintenance.
19. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and experience.
· Knowledge of Parks and Recreation industry standards including operations, maintenance, and programming.
· Knowledge of municipal government planning and preparation, and public administration financing and purchasing regulations.
· Knowledge of public relations, marketing, and public information concepts and practices.
· Excellent leadership and staff development skills.
· Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
· Excellent communication, public speaking skills, and customer service skills.
· Ability to effectively plan, organize, and maintain records, implement written policies, and maintain good working relationships.
· Ability to exercise good judgement and provide technical assistance to others.
· Ability to analyze problems and present appropriate recommendations.
· Ability to maintain regular and predicable attendance.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aides:
· Computer and related software, copier, fax, vehicle, and calculator.
Education, Certification and Experience Required:
· Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education with a minimum of five years of experience.
· Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
· A National Recreation and Parks Association Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive is preferred.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Duties are generally performed in an office setting. Some light work requiring occasional lifting objects up to fifty pounds, must be able to sit for long periods of time. Work may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, standing, walking, pushing and pulling.
Special Requirements:
Must maintain a flexible schedule to include weekdays, evenings, weekdays, and holidays.
The City of Kerrville is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. A City of Kerrville application is required. Resumes are considered additional information, and accepted with a completed City application.
