Recreation Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY
Performs responsible supervisory and participatory work directing recreation activities at County recreation centers, aquatics facilities, parks, athletic fields, and playgrounds. Plans, schedules, promotes, and administers a comprehensive recreation program; develops and coordinates general recreation programs, athletics, camps, and special events using public recreation facilities operated by the County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises and participates in the planning, development, execution, and coordination of comprehensive recreation programs and events for County recreation facilities and specialized County programs; and ensures compliance with established rules, regulations, guidelines and policies. 
• Supervises all components of an operation inclusive of event management, partnership agreements, contractual obligations, public safety, law enforcement, risk management, etc.  
• Plans, assigns, supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of recreation personnel using effective methods of evaluation, leadership, and instruction; participates in the selection, training, placement, promotion, safety, appraisal, and discipline of assigned personnel; creates and distributes staff schedules; advertises for open positions; interviews candidates; conducts new-hire orientation; and coordinates staff training.  
• Investigates and acts upon requests, suggestions, and complaints concerning recreation services; surveys and analyzes recreational preferences and needs; and recommends recreation programs and events to meet such needs. 
• Supervises and participates in the promotion, explanation, and interpretation of public recreation objectives, benefits, and program activities to community civic clubs, organizations, citizen groups, and individuals. 
• Performs administrative duties; prepares and submits various administrative reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; attends various meetings and serves on committees; coordinates the development of department strategic plan; and organizes and coordinates compliance documentation for accreditation. 
• Manages facility operations, such as maintenance, work orders, project management, renovations, capital improvements, signage, partnership agreements, rental contracts, insurance requirements, collection of program fees, developing operational and emergency management plans, etc.  
• Develops and implements new recreation programs, activities, events, and services to staff members and other interested groups or individuals.  
• Develops and facilitates training and leadership programs to internal staff members and affiliated organizations. 
• Performs customer service and public relations duties; provides information and answers questions; creates, publishes, and updates marketing and related collateral materials such as program and league schedules, website, social media, brochures, fliers, etc.; and makes presentations.  
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication. 

Education and Experience:
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  • Preferred:   
    • Event Management
    • Sports Management
    • Physical Education
    • Recreation Management
• Seven (7) years of experience in event management, recreation management, leisure services, athletic or recreation programming, to include supervisory experience.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

•  Must maintain a valid driver’s license.  

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government. 
• Knowledge of the objectives and principles in the administration of public events and recreation programs. 
• Knowledge of a wide variety of indoor and outdoor events and recreational activities, and knowledge of facilities and equipment needed for an operation or program. 
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing, to include public speaking.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the varied activities involved in a well-rounded event and recreation program. 
• Ability to understand accounting procedures and methods, and to manage programs in a fiscally responsible manner. 
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems. 
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives. 
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and appraise the work of assigned personnel.  
• Ability to develop effective proposals. 
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. 
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication. 
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Ability to abide by contractual guidelines and procedures related to legal agreements. 
• Ability to create positive and professional relations with contractual partners. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures and policies. 
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

Salary : $31 - $41