Willard Parks & Recreation

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

TITLE:  Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation

CLASSIFICATION: Administration

GRADE/SALARY RANGE: Grade 20 $40,208– $56,814

SUPERVISED BY: Park Director       

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises subordinates with respect to accountability for performance and behavior including approval of leave to conform with personnel needs, discipline of employees, staff development functions, completion of performance evaluations and other personnel related functions.  Participates in the hiring and promotional process.

Responsible for creating, modifying, and implementing the department marketing and promotions program.

Assists with overall planning, development and implementation of all recreation programs.

Assists Director in establishing goals and objectives of the department. Is responsible for short and medium range planning.

Assists with preparation of the budget for programs and/or recreation facilities and assumes the responsibility for monitoring those budgets.

Assists in developing and implementing recreational policies and procedures relating to the operation of the recreation facilities, and rules and procedures for recreational and leisure programs.

Assists with solicitation of outside agencies and organizations to bring tournaments and special events to Willard.

Assists with cash handling and reconciliation.

Assists with verification and finalizing of department payroll.

Demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills.

Exercises direct functional supervision over landscaping, grounds, and maintenance divisions.

Exercises direct functional supervision over various programs as assigned by the Director.

Serves as the Director of Parks & Recreation in the absence of the Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

*Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Knowledge of human resource management including hiring practices, disciplinary procedures, terminations, etc.

Knowledge of the rules, methods, and procedures involved in planning, scheduling, organizing, implementing and evaluating programs for diversified park and recreation program areas.

Knowledge of the principles of administration and the methods of organizing and staffing.

Ability to plan, schedule, organize, implement and evaluate parks & recreation programs.

Ability to recruit, train and supervise personnel.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community leaders, City officials, and the general public.

Ability to operate a computer, computer technology, and other related equipment required for job duties.

Ability to accept, receive, and/or collect payments.

Ability to prepare and/or preserve purchase orders.

Ability to be accountable for inventory/property management. 12) Ability to make recommendations that impact the budget.

Ability to manage the budget within an assigned unit/division.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration or a closely related field preferred

Five years of recreation management and supervisory experience preferred 16) CPRP Certification Preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1) Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. 

2) Must be able to pass a background investigation.  

3) Must possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Apply at Indeed.com