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Under the general direction of the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, oversees and manages the assigned function of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position assists in the facilitation of short and long-term strategic plans. Supervises a staff of professionals and has overall responsibility for operations within their assigned functional area.

Applicants are required to attach a resume and a cover letter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer various parks and recreation programs, projects, and staff.

• Inspects and monitors all major programs, services, staff, and facilities on a regular basis to evaluate quality and efficiency of operations and systems and compliance with operational standards to improve performance outcomes.

• Develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of program policies, procedures, and business practices.

• Evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities.

• Recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements.

• Oversees and assists assigned staff with administrative and program operational duties in the daily operation and management of functional area.

• Manages the personnel, equipment, facilities, and finances assigned to the department, including hiring, ensuring training for, reviewing performance, scheduling of work, disciplinary action, and dismissing staff members.

• Develop, administer, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources.

• Participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts.

• Collaborates with assigned staff to write, review, and revise policies and procedures.

• Responds and resolves customer complaints, questions, and suggestions related to assigned functional area.

• Ensures that safety inspections are conducted and documented as needed; initiates corrective action as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees daily recreational activities, programs and services.

• Oversees and assists assigned staff with administrative and program operational duties in the daily operation and management of the Recreation Division.

• Collaborates with assigned staff to address recreation facilities, including pool operations, Recreation Center operations, purchases, programming, maintenance procedures, staffing and other priorities.

• Collaborates with assigned staff to write, review and revise policies and procedures for use of City recreation facilities, swimming pools and athletics.

• Responds and resolves customer complaints, questions and suggestions related to the recreations, facilities, programs, activities, services and special events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Parks and Recreation Administration or related field. Five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation administration. Three (3) years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Parks and recreation development, implementation and management practices and techniques.

• Program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

• City policies and procedures.

• City fiscal management procedure, revenues and expenditures tracking.

• Supervisory and management principles and practices.

• Medical first-aid procedures.

• Risk management principles.

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws related to recreational programs and activities.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Supervising, delegating duties to, and training employees.

• Working well with adults and children.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, employees, and the general public.

• Planning and implementing divisional procedures and objectives.

• Resolving customer complaints and concerns.

• Reading journals and memos.

• Using the computer and various software programs.

• Writing letters, memos, reports, instructions, and promotional material.

• Performing basic mathematical calculations; budget management skills, cash handling.

• Analyzing statistical data, interpreting policies, procedures, and City ordinances.

• Developing and implementing policies and procedures.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

CPRP, CPRE Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Pools - chemicals, outdoors.

Hiring Range: $79,417.00 - $99,486.40, annually.

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