Leisure Services Manager - Parks, Recreation & Culture -

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Leisure Services Manager for the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division. This position is responsible for administrative work managing recreation and ballfield maintenance.

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Develops, manages and evaluates programs.
• Oversees ballfield maintenance for regional parks.
• Coordinates, supervises, and trains staff.
• Develops policies and procedures for employees and programs.
• Compiles reports as required.
• Assists with preparing and monitoring the annual budget.
• Maintains detailed records of program expenses and revenues. Monitors equipment budget.
• Develops and approves program literature, brochures, pamphlets, etc. for distribution.
• Stimulates public participation in program under direction.
• May make presentations to interested groups and civic organizations.
• Prepares specifications and purchase requests for materials and equipment.
• Plans, secures, and monitors contractual agreements such as school usage agreements, facility usage agreements, concession contracts and renovation/construction contracts.
• Researches, coordinates, and manages grant funding activities.
• Addresses correspondence from citizens, civic groups, external agencies, and others.
• Resolves customer complaints.
• Ensures safety of recreational activities and facilities such as playgrounds, centers, ball fields, etc.
• Develops and implements safety and training programs.
• May coordinate and oversee work performed by contractors.
• May oversee special programs and projects such as the Adopt-A-Park program, park caretaker program, park beautification and cleanup programs, and volunteer programs.
• Performs related work as required.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Recreation, Business Administration, Public Administration, including at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Leisure/Parks services.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Leisure/Parks services.

Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire.

Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques
• Must obtain a Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification
• Extensive knowledge of summer camp management, special events, and recreational programming.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budgetary principles and techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, public officials, governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and schedule staff.
• Able to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to manage and direct simultaneous projects and programs.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff and assign work.
• Knowledge of facilities and equipment required for indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.
  
  

Ada Requirements

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional manuals and journals; maps, reports, letters, memos, financial reports. Ability to write instructions, reports, procedures, rules. Ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously.

Physical Demands: Sedentary to Light Work. Ability to see, talk, lift, grasp, kneel; finger dexterity. May require ability to traverse uneven terrain.

Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. May be exposed to inclement weather (rain, cold, humidity, and heat), dust, and fumes.

Volusia County is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
  
  

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
  
  

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military
  
  

HOLIDAYS

The County Of Volusia Observes The Following Holidays Annually

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll
  
  

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

01

Note: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement.
  
  

02

Do you have at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Recreation, Business Administration, Public Administration, including at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Leisure/Parks services?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:

• the number of years,
• position title
• brief description of your experience and
• the name of the agency/organization(s).
  
  

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.

04

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Business Administration, Public Administration and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Leisure/Parks services?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:

• the number of years,
• position title
• brief description of your experience and
• the name of the agency/organization(s).
  
  

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.

06

Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements?

• Yes
• No
• N/A
  
  

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:

• the number of years,
• position title
• brief description of your experience and
• the name of the agency/organization(s).
  
  

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.

08

Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, etc..
• www.orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other
  
  

10

If you answered "other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.

• Required Question