Assistant Parks and Recreation Director

City of Independence, MO•Independence, MO

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Parks & Recreation Director performs a variety of managerial, supervisory and leadership duties as needed to promote effective and efficient daily operations of an assigned recreation division, including areas related to budget administration, technology administration, emergency management and human resources. Manages special projects as delegated.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Natural Resources Management, Sports Management, Therapeutic Recreation or related field
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible related experience including at least three (3) years in a management or supervisory position
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Considerable knowledge of management practices in areas of administration, leadership, budget, finance, accounting and human resources
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of grant applications and monitoring of grant funds
Knowledge of budgetary principles and practices
Knowledge of common ethical business standards and practices
Knowledge of building codes
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and budget development and implementation
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation
Knowledge of computer applications related to the job role
Skilled in interpersonal relations and cooperative problem-solving
Skilled in analytical processes necessary to develop and implement department's mission, goals, and procedures
Skilled in interpersonal skills required to provide effective leadership to staff and to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior management, elected officials and vendors supplying goods or services to the jurisdiction
Ability to determine needs for capital expenditures, personnel and operating budgets
Ability to prepare special reports or analyses for jurisdiction or outside agencies
Ability to develop and implement department mission, goals and procedures
Ability to provide effective leadership to staff and to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior management, elected officials and vendors supplying goods or services to the jurisdiction
Ability to analyze and resolve office administrative situations and problems
Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of staff; review, analyze, interpret, and evaluate regulations, policies/procedures, and programs
Ability to research, compile, and summarize a variety of information and statistical data and materials
Ability to use technology (hardware and software)
Ability to use tact, discretion, and good judgment; organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up assignments with a minimum of direction
Ability to select and motivate staff and provide for their training and professional development
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in-writing to various audiences
Valid State Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.
Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) certification preferred.
Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Reviews and/or revises programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures
Assists with planning, organizing, directing and managing the functions and activities of the Recreation Division within the Parks & Recreation Department
Directs or assists in the general management of policy development, program planning and coordination, and the evaluation of procedures and policies and/or organizational changes and new programs
Develop and implement department goals, objectives, and priorities
Oversee the administrative operations of assigned division; and monitors, reviews, and communicates the implementation phases of the division's strategic plans to ensure that long range goals and objectives are met
Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies/procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, planning, and directing work
Employee management including appraising performance, incentivizing and discipline
Addresses complaints and resolves problems
Represents the department and assigned area(s) with the public, community organizations, and other relevant agencies as needed; serves as a staff liaison to the Park Commission
Coordinates with the department's Promotions & Marketing staff about public relations programming to enhance public awareness of the City's parks and recreation programs
Directs the preparation and develops, prepares, and presents a variety of complex reports for City Management, and assigned boards, commissions and committees
Coordinates the preparation of the historic sites and museum operations status report to be included in administrative meetings
Reviews program offerings to ensure that, collectively, the programs are furthering the objectives of the division
Identify opportunities for cross-promotion; and determine if the program meets objectives.
Assists with development and administering the division's budget, including the monitoring of expenditures and allocations/appropriations.
Maintains effective working relationships with City officials, partner associations and sports groups, and the general public.
Oversee the operations of the Palmer Center, George Owens Nature Park, Independence Uptown Market & Farmers Market, Sermon Community Center, Truman Memorial Building, and Independence Athletic Complex
Implement, monitor, and oversee new programs, special events, fitness classes, home school programs, inclusion programs, arts and crafts shows, community wellness, family programs, sports and ballfield programs.
Participate in union negotiations, monitors union agreements and manages city responses to union grievances
Oversee the operations of the National Frontier Trails Museum
Serve as liaison between the City of Independence and the various stakeholder groups for the city owned historic sites and the Friends of the National Frontier Trails Museum
Attend stakeholder group meetings or designate an alternate
Oversee and assist the Museum Services Supervisor in his/her efforts to recruit, supervise, train and organize volunteers specifically working with the education program
Oversee and assist in the strategic planning for the development and maintenance of the exhibit Master Plan
Oversee and assist with development of educational programs related to the museum exhibitions
Service City-owned historic sites and work with division staff and various volunteer groups, associations, societies, friends' groups, etc. to coordinate daily operations