PARKS MANAGER

City of Pontiac, Michigan USA - Government • Full-time • Pontiac, MI, US • $67k - $83k / year • 2d ago

Job Description

PARKS MANAGER

Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, coordinates the planning, execution and management of all Parks and Recreation programs for citizens of all ages, along with the operation, care and maintenance of park and golf course facilities and grounds within the City.

Directs a large staff of temporary and permanent employees in department activities based on community interests and needs. In addition, maintains records, prepares a variety of comprehensive reports and develops an operating and capital budget for the City of Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
Master’s degree in Recreation, Public or Park Administration, Park Planning, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field is desired.
Basic computer skills; word processing, presentation software, applications, intermediate spreadsheet software.
Maintains inventory of materials, equipment, and supply needs for assigned activities. Places orders according to established purchasing procedures, completes forms, codes invoices, and monitors budgets and expenditures.
Participates in the preparation of program materials brochures, publications, and other marketing materials. Maintains and updates assigned website content, social media sites, and participates in other related marketing efforts.
Supervises operation and maintenance of recreation facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety and good conditions.
Oversees and approves scheduling of recreational facilities and requests.
Recruits, trains and supervises part0time and seasonal recreational staff, contractors, and volunteers with the approval of the Parks and Recreation Director.
Meets and coordinates with community interest groups concerning recreational activities.
Maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, volunteers and the public.
Knowledge of program budgeting and financial management.
Knowledge of recreation facility management and supervision.
Knowledge of planning, administration, organizational, scheduling, coordination, and promotional techniques related to recreation activities.
Certificates and licenses.
Valid operator’s license.