| Purpose: |
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Working with general direction, this position organizes and manages a district or Citywide function within the Parks and Recreation Department. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Reviews current and future requirements from needs assessments and develops both short- and long-range plans to anticipate and meet those needs.
- Develops, coordinates, implements, and monitors district or Citywide facilities, programs, and events.
- Develops, implements, and approves program service guidelines for facility operations and use.
- Develops, implements, and approves promotion of programs and events.
- Ensures proper maintenance of assigned facilities and equipment.
- Communicates project and program information to management and others as needed.
- Coordinates organization's programs and activities with other City and public organizations.
- Develops and monitors the budget for the assigned area.
- Monitors contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Attends meetings representing the organization. Represents the City and department at boards, commissions, and public meetings.
- Investigates and responds to complaints from citizens as well as managers and other employees.
- Prepares and reviews reports as part of the process of monitoring and communicating the organization's performance.
- Recommends major purchases and capital expenditures and maintains financial security by following established internal accounting controls.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities: selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of recreation programs.
- Knowledge of fiscal and budget planning.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, Parks Administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience developing and implementing recreational programs and activities, including at least one (1) year of experience which was in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- May require certification in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, or other areas as specified for the assigned class.
- Texas Class "C" Driver or Commercial Driver license if required for the assignment.
- Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.
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