General Definition and Conditions of Work

Overview

The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department is seeking qualified individuals for the Facilities Administrator position.

The Facilities Administrator performs difficult professional work in the planning, implementation, scheduling, and supervision of Town recreation facilities. The position is responsible for the administration of division operations, including both short and long-range strategic planning, budget management, risk management, and supervision of division personnel.

The Facilities Administrator works closely with other town departments to develop and implement parks and facilities maintenance and improvement plans, including but not limited to playground inspections and replacements, court and floor resurfacing projects, and park and facilities capital projects.

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult professional and administrative work managing, planning, scheduling and controlling operations of the Town’s indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over all Facilities personnel.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a very quiet location.

Essential Functions

Coordinating and managing the planning, implementing, supervising and controlling the activities in indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; evaluating and scheduling activities; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.

(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 if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Coordinates and develops long term facility planning, acquisition, and development.
Coordinates and develops fund raising initiatives for development projects including grant writing, partnerships, sponsorships, etc.
Administers the overall operation of the RPCRD parks and facilities and directs staff in the implementation of department policies and procedures; ensures purchasing and revenue collection procedures are followed.
Develops and administers division budget; monitors expenditures; determines budget needs.
Coordinates and manages the recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training of office and facility staff; conducts staff meetings; evaluates work performance of staff.
Coordinates the development of plans to ensure evacuation and security issues are thorough and communicated to all personnel.
Coordinates, directs and executes long range marketing strategies for facilities; approves publicity to be sent to media sources for distribution.
Coordinates and directs the negotiation of contracts and service agreements.
Monitors the preparation of periodic facility usage reports; develops plans to improve facilities and service.
Assesses effectiveness of administrative and facility operations and initiates improvements.
Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the operation of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; comprehensive knowledge of games, indoor and outdoor athletics and related rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation planning, programming and operations; ability to maintain order in a public facility; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to communicate ideas effectively in both oral and written formats; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants and the general public.

Education and Experience

This position requires a bachelor's degree with major coursework in Recreation Management, Recreation Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Requires considerable experience in organized recreation activities including moderate supervisory experience. Preferred experience in a municipal or county recreation setting.

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