Listing Summary

Under the general direction of the Leisure Services Assistant Director, the employee will perform a variety of duties associated with creating and providing support to the Leisure Services Department to include but not limited to recreational programming, camps, classes, summer camp, after school and programming events. The employee will be responsible for training and supervising all seasonal and volunteer staff of recreational programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes recommendations and assists in the preparation of the department budget

 

• Plans, implements, directs and evaluates all recreation activities and programs as well as educational and instructional activities

 

• Prioritizes job tasks and complete them within specified time frames meeting strict deadlines

 

• Develops schedules, curriculum, staffing, purchasing and transportation needed to facilitate out-of-school time activities

 

• Works independently and oversee activities at designated locations such as parks, school facilities, baseball/softball fields and other public facilities

 

• Works with independent contractors and instructors to facilitate recreation programming and activities for all ages.        

 

• Assists in recruiting, training, supervising, directing, and evaluating seasonal staff, instructors, volunteers, and participants

 

• Enforces City policies, procedures and park rules for staff, instructors, volunteers, and contracted facility renters as well as enforcements of all safety procedures

 

• Maintains an effective working relationship with all City personnel, state agencies, participants, school officials and instructors

 

• Ensures adherence to all State Board of Health certifications for camps and affiliates

 

• Consults with others on complex problem situations and provides technical expertise;

 

• Provides progress and activity reports to senior management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate;