GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The purpose of this job is to direct the administrative work in coordinating, supervising, and administering the activities and personnel of the Parks and Recreation Department. Facilitates in developing and administering the departmental goals and objectives, budget and programs.
This position works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks
- The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Plans, organizes, and directs the parks and recreation programs and facilities for citizens of all ages; oversees and assigns work that involves recreation programs, land management issues, park development, aquatics, and the planning and coordination of department functions.
- Utilizes professional staff to explore new and innovative ways for improving the parks and recreation programs and activities; develops plans and programs that are visionary; manages priorities and progress of projects and activities.
- Plans, designs, implements, and reviews department short- and long-term goals and priorities.
- Develops and manages annual department budget; monitors and approves expenditures; collects and analyzes data.
- Prepares a variety of reports regarding department activities, accomplishments, and goals.
- Implements and enforces department policies and procedures; designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives.
- Meet with City Administration, Council members, and Chamber of Commerce officials to provide updates regarding parks and recreation programs and activities.
- Interacts with a variety of governmental agencies, land developers, private sector officials, school officials, and others; provides and gathers accurate information for park planning, research, and development; works with other City departments to provide assistance or gather information.
- Performs related work as required.
Physical Demands
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Special Certifications And Licenses
- Prefers Certified Parks and Recreation Professional.
- Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Elizabeth City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Education And Experience & Special Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation management, leisure services, or related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation programming and administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
The City of Elizabeth City provides outstanding compensation and benefits for its employees. To read more about the benefits, visit our City page.
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