What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Superintendent - Parks, Recreation and Culture position at Volusia County, FL?
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Recreation Superintendent for the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida. This individual will be responsible for coordinating and supervising all of the county recreation programs in a designated district, such as: special events, youth programs, adult programs, summer programs, after school programs, etc. This position will also oversee county ballfields, which include ballfield maintenance, games, sport leagues and tournaments.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: 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.)
- Plans, coordinates and directs all recreational programs.
- Coordinates and directs all special events in their assigned district.
- Oversees all games, leagues and tournaments in their assigned district
- Oversees all ballfield maintenance in their assigned district
- Stimulates interest in recreational activities through contacts and liaison with interested groups and individuals.
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of paid and volunteer personnel assigned to their district.
- Participates in staff conferences in planning comprehensive recreation programs.
- Investigates and takes action on requests, suggestions or complaints concerning recreation services.
- Provides leadership by introducing new programs, equipment and facilities to staff members and the community.
- Requisitions equipment and supplies as needed.
- Responsible for inventory control of equipment and materials allocated to programs in their district.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
Seven (7) years experience in a paid supervisory role in a recreation program.
or
Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Health, Business, Sports Management or closely related field and three (3) years of paid supervisory experience in a recreation program. Supervisory experience preferred.
A comparable amount of education, training or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation programs and the needs of all levels and age groups.
- Knowledge of the facilities and equipment required in both indoor and outdoor recreation activities.
- Knowledge of ballfields and ballfield maintenance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.
- Ability to demonstrate skills and leadership at various levels.
- Ability to work closely and supervise grounds maintenance supervisor in coordinating schedules and programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational need.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Light work. Ability to see, talk; swim, walk and stand for long periods of time. lift, grasp, kneel; finger dexterity, traverse uneven terrain. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception, color acuity) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. Exposure to inclement weather (heat, humidity, cold, rain), dust.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend professional manuals, ordinances,
statutes; instructions, reports, abstracts, financial reports, letters, and summaries. Ability to write reports, evaluations, summaries, letters, financial reports, procedures, and policies. Ability to perform general mathematical functions. Ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously; conversant in policies, techniques and procedures of discipline. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to identify and resolve problems.
