BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the administrative direction of the City Manager or his/her designee, the Parks and Recreation Manager plans, directs, coordinates, develops and supervises parks and recreation staff, operations, and programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administration of parks and recreation services; development and oversight of recreation, volunteer, and leisure programs; management of special events; and oversight of rentals and public use of City parks and facilities including the public pool, community center, and special-use facilities. Performs related work as required.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the daily operations and activities of the Parks and Recreation Division in alignment with City administrative direction.
- Assists in the development, revision, and implementation of division policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Develops, implements, and supervises recreation, volunteer, and special event programs that promote community engagement and meet community needs.
- Assists in the development of the division’s annual operating and capital budgets, and monitors revenue and expenditure transactions.
- Coordinates inter-jurisdictional or multi-agency projects with school districts, county departments, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental or community partners.
- Participates in and supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of capital improvement projects and long-range facility planning for parks and recreation facilities.
- Prepares, submits, and administers grant applications; oversees grant-funded projects and ensures compliance with reporting requirements for the division.
- Identifies operational needs, challenges, and opportunities; develops and implements solutions to improve efficiency, service quality, and community satisfaction.
- Represents the Parks and Recreation Division at community meetings, public forums, professional conferences and citywide initiatives.
- Ensures division programs, operations, and facilities comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, and City policies.
- Prepares and delivers oral and written staff reports, agenda items, program evaluations, presentations, and correspondence to the Coty Manager, City Council, boards, commissions, and community groups.
- Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates division staff and volunteers; participates in recruitment, selection, performance management, and employee development activities for the division.
- Oversees the development of program materials, marketing content, operational manuals, and related administrative documentation.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with City departments, advisory bodies, outside organizations, and community stakeholders.
- Oversees and coordinates special events and facilitates facilities rentals with community organizations, outside agencies, and other City departments.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, public administration, or a closely related field is preferred but not required.
- Applicants may substitute additional progressively responsible, directly related experience for formal education at a ratio of two (2) years of experience for one (1) year of education.
- Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- With a Bachelor’s degree: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in parks, recreation, municipal programming, community engagement, public facility management, or closely related field.
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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of parks and recreation administration, program development, and community services.
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards related to parks operations, recreation programming, facility use, and public safety.
- Knowledge of methods and practices of park acquisition, planning, development, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of City and division policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of principles of public administration, including organization, human resources, management, and fiscal planning.
- Knowledge of best practices in customer service, community engagement, program evaluation, and public relations.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development, financial analysis, and grant administration.
- Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive parks, recreation, and community service programs.
- Ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, codes, and standards.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community members, partner agencies, and elected officials.
- Ability to prepare and review documents related to land development, capital projects, facility designs and environmental studies.
- Ability to analyze operational needs and problems; identify solutions; and implement improvements.
- Ability to supervise, motivate, develop, and evaluate staff and volunteers.
- Ability to prepare and administer budgets; monitor revenues and expenditures; and manage grant funding.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparing staff reports, agenda items, correspondence, and public presentations.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment to meet City and division goals and objectives.
