Recreation Superintendent

Our Core Values
 We LOVE DeSoto
 •L- We lift up our community
 •O- We take ownership of our collective performance
 •V- We value and respect all employees
 •E- We empower employees to grow
 
The purpose of this position is to oversee daily operations of the Recreation Division by leading, planning, organizing, maintaining, and managing activities, facilities, and services, developing, and implementing policies and procedures related to development, implementation, administration, and management of comprehensive recreation programs and services. Other duties include the preparation of the Recreation Division budget, and monitoring related expenditures; managing and evaluating the work of subordinates.
 

• Communicates the recreation activities by informing the general public, other City employees, vendors, management, contractors, school district personnel, youth sports associations, youth advisory councils, Executive Tourism Committee and colleagues in the field/profession via multiple forms of media;  
• Plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the Recreation Division by supervising and evaluating the programs in order to determine the success of each program as well as any changes necessary to improve the programs; 
• Prepares division budget and analyzes programs by reviewing program data and costs in order to propose, create and organize programs and capital improvements within the Recreation Division of the department; 
• Reviews the overall division operations to ensure compliance with the requirements for all departmental certifications by maintaining quality service levels, inspecting parks and recreation facility sites and attending professional development meetings and conferences on local, regional, state, national levels; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Business, or related field;
• Five (5) years of related work experience in recreation center operations with at least two (2) years of which should be in a  supervisor role;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and  
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Obtain CPRP certification within 2 years; 
• Continually develop as a professional, attend workshops and networking with other professionals annually; 
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of recreation center operations;
• Knowledge of supervisory management practices;
• Knowledge of Budgetary management practices;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products;

• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials;
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex materials, budgets and related documents;

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

Hours of Work  

The position of Recreation Superintendent is a full-time position, and shall be paid every two weeks at an agreed salary.  This position is classified as an exempt employee status and will work a minimum of 40 hours per week.  However, as a professional employee in the park and recreation field, it shall be assumed that hours beyond the minimum, including evenings and weekends, will be expected.  Flex time may be used to avoid burnout.  

Salary : $78,225 - $114,206