What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Services Assistant Division Manager position at Parks & Recreation?
Position Summary
Plan, direct, manage and oversee the operations, activities and events of assigned Recreation Services Division Facilities of the Parks and Recreation Department for City recreational facilities; oversee grounds maintenance and facility management; organize the City's largest events, to include, but not limited to, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta; support public safety coordination efforts with various law enforcement agencies; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Division Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, physical education, recreation administration; and
Five (5) years of managerial experience in recreation or sports operations; and
To include two (2) years supervisory experience.
Certification and/or membership in the New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Principles and practices of program development and administration
- Principles and practices of large event coordination
- Facilities operations program management
- Recent developments, current literature and information related to assigned recreational programs
- Principles of contract negotiation and administration
- Principles of turf management and daily maintenance procedures
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Principles and practices of public relations
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Manage the operations, activities and events of assigned Recreation Services Division Facilities
- Plan, organize and coordinate large special events and sporting events
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
- Demonstrate a strong, consistent and positive leadership direction
- Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
- Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
- Prepare administrative and financial reports
- Participate in the develop and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
