Superintendent of Recreation
Blue Springs (MO) Parks & Recreation

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Plans, directs, and supervises all aspects of the City’s recreation programs, special events, 50+ adult senior services, sports leagues, instructional programs, cultural activities and field rentals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, directs, and coordinates the City’s recreational, special events and senior programs.

2. Assists in the development of department policies and procedures, including program goals and fees.

3. Interprets and explains programs and activities to the public in consultation with the City’s Communication Manager; and develops and maintains public records and reports relating to division activities.

4. Assists in developing, conducting, and analyzing research and surveys relating to division activities.

5. Attends meetings, conferences, and training sessions related to recreation and leisure; and acts as the division’s liaison with local community groups and organizations.

6. Supervises, selects, trains, and develops recreational program full-time and part time employees and volunteers; reviews and/or approves work schedules, training, time sheets, and payroll documentation.

7. Assists in the annual preparation and supervision of the division’s budget, including forecasting and tracking revenue and expenditures, fees and charges. Assists in applying for, and monitoring grants from the Mid-America Regional Council and Jackson County related to Senior Services.

8. Oversees various facility use agreements with local sports organizations and schools.

9. Manages softball tournaments at Hidden Valley Sports Complex including scheduling tournaments, supervising part-time site supervisors and concessions operations.

10. Assists in promoting, advertising, and marketing of division programming and activities through various avenues including social media, Canva, REACH, and Constant Contact.

11. Administers the City’s human resources policies and procedures within the division.

The above duties and responsibilities include those tasks, physical and mental requirements, visual requirements, unique physical surroundings and mental/cognitive abilities required to perform the essential elements of the position.

Apply Here: https://city-of-blue-springs.breezy.hr/p/7c6bd4441aa3-superintendent-of-recreation