CITY OF SALISBURY
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
To plan, direct and
review the activities and operations of the Parks and Recreation Department
including the administration of recreation programs and the maintenance of City
park areas; to coordinate activities with various City Departments, citizens,
other governmental units, outside agencies and organizations; and to provide
highly responsible, complex administrative support to the City Manager and City
Council.
Receives
administrative direction from the City Manager.
Exercises direct,
technical and functional supervision over professional, technical and clerical
staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop, organize,
implement and review department goals and objectives including those City
Council goals assigned to department by the City Manager.
Coordinate
activities with various City departments, citizens, other governmental units,
outside agencies and organizations; direct, oversee and participate in the
development and scheduling of the department's work plan; assign and coordinate
work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; and review and
evaluate completed work, methods and procedures.
Supervise and
participate in the development and administration of the Parks and Recreation
Department's budget; direct and forecast of additional funds needed for
staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures;
and implement requests for modifications to the approved budget in conjunction
with the Finance Department.
Plan, direct and
review, through assigned personnel, all recreation centers and associated
activities, athletic programs, the Civic Center, swimming pool activities and
special community events.
Initiate needed
personnel transactions including recruitment, selection, classification,
compensation, evaluation, promotion, disciplining and termination of employees
in conjunction with the Personnel Office; and approve time cards and expense
reports.
Coordinate
department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and
organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager; and prepare and
present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
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Recreation Director (continued)
Plan, direct and
review, through subordinate personnel, all parks maintenance functions
including grounds and facilities maintenance and the design of park
developments.
Serve as technical
advisor to the Parks and Recreation Board on Parks and Recreation matters; and
develop comprehensive recommendations, memos and reports.
Respond to a
variety of citizen inquiries and complaints, some of which may be difficult and
sensitive to resolve.
Represent the Parks
and Recreation Department on boards and committees; and participate in
professional groups and organizations.
Determine need for
new and additional Parks and Recreation equipment, facilities, staffing and
materials.
Perform related
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Organizational and management practices as applied to the development, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs of a Parks and Recreation Department.
Current principles
and practices of management, program administration and development and
personnel management as it relates to Parks and Recreation.
Principles and practices of budget
preparation and administration currently used by the City of Salisbury.
Principles and practices of supervision
including training, performance evaluation and discipline currently used by the
City of Salisbury.
Pertinent Federal,
State and local laws, codes and regulations related to Parks and Recreation.
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Recreation Director (continued)
Ability to:
Analyze problems,
identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and
implement recommendations in support of goals.
Effectively administer a variety of
activities related to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Gain cooperation and consensus
through discussion and persuasion.
Select, supervise, train, evaluate
and discipline assigned staff.
Prepare, administer and monitor the
department budget.
Respond effectively
to issues and concerns raised by the City Council, City Manager and citizens.
Interpret
and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
related to Parks and Recreation.
Communicate
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required
to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls;
and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb
or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of
education, experience and training that provides evidence of the knowledge,
skills and abilities required to be successful in performing the duties
assigned to the job class.
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Recreation Director (continued)
Education:
A Bachelor's degree
or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a concentration of
course work in parks and recreation, administration, public administration or
other related field.
Experience:
Five years of
increasingly responsible, professional experience in parks and recreation work
that includes two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training:
Evidence of
continuing professional development through advanced studies, workshops,
seminars and participation in professional organizations.
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, a valid Class "C" North Carolina driver's license.