| Purpose: |
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Working with general direction, organize and manage the senior programs for 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 develop both short and long-range plans to anticipate and meet those needs.
- Oversees the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of citywide facilities, pro rams, and events for seniors.
- 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.
- Prepares, reviews, revises, and monitors budgets and grants for subordinate units. 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 expenditures.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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At manager level, supervision of programs and/or employees is required as follows:
- Manage two (2) major programs; Or
- One (1) major program and one (1) supervisor; Or
- Manage two (2) or more supervisors.
- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including 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 fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of Senior Programs.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local law.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple projects and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- 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 Administration, Geriatrics, or related field, plus four (4) years of experience developing and implementing seniors programs, recreational programs, or social services programs, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- First aid and CPR certifications.
- Texas Class "C" Driver's license if required for the assignment
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