Community Activities Director

Churchill County•Fallon, NV

About The Position

Churchill County is seeking a Community Activities Director to direct and administer the County’s community activities, including parks, recreation and aquatics programs, services and facilities, the County cemetery, and County facilities and grounds. The director manages a broad range of facilities, parks and recreation activities, and special events, and is accountable for achieving department and County goals within general policy guidelines and a quality improvement environment. The position leads planning, development, and delivery of programs, facilities, and services for residents and visitors. It oversees department staff, budgets, public assets, facility planning and construction, and service delivery. The director works with the Board of Commissioners, advisory boards, citizen groups, County management, other departments, and community partners on policies and plans, and represents the County in local and statewide forums. The role requires leadership in parks and recreation management, facility planning and development, strategic planning, and team building. A bachelor’s degree in recreation management or a closely related field and five years of management-level experience in parks and recreation facility planning and development and/or recreation or leisure services program development and delivery are required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A Nevada Driver’s License and OSHA 30 certification are required. Continued employment depends on maintaining required licenses and certificates. New employees must complete a background investigation and, if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. The County participates in E-Verify, and employees must provide required Form I-9 documentation before starting work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in recreation management or a closely related field, and five years of management-level experience in parks and recreation facility planning and development and/or recreation or leisure services program development and delivery; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of community recreation, cultural and leisure program development, and service delivery.
Knowledge of facility planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
Knowledge of administrative practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and managing employees through multiple levels of supervision.
Knowledge of team development, employee motivation, and team-based management.
Knowledge of recreation trends and community needs assessment.
Knowledge of facility design, construction, repair, and maintenance concepts and terminology.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations; computer applications related to the work; and records management principles and practices.
Knowledge of techniques for interacting with individuals at different levels of responsibility and making effective public presentations.
Skill in planning, organizing, and administering comprehensive parks and recreation programs and facility construction and maintenance projects.
Skill in administering programs and staff through subordinate supervision and training others in related policies and procedures.
Skill in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Skill in developing effective teams and motivating individuals to achieve goals and provide cost-effective, efficient customer service.
Skill in interpreting, applying, and explaining relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials; exercise initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines; work effectively with people from varied socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and make effective oral presentations to groups.
Nevada Driver’s License.
OSHA 30 certification.
Maintain required licenses and certificates in active status without suspension or revocation.
Pass a background investigation; pass a drug/alcohol screen if hired for a safety-sensitive position.
Provide required proof of identity and work authorization and complete Form I-9 requirements before starting employment.
Meet physical demands that include office mobility and use of standard equipment, extended sitting, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and negotiating uneven terrain and construction sites.
Work under adverse environmental conditions, including possible exposure to gases, odors, chemicals, electrical currents, blood and other bodily fluids, and intense noise.

Responsibilities

Develop and direct implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Direct preparation and administration of the department budget.
Plan, organize, administer, review, and evaluate professional, technical, maintenance, and office support staff through subordinate managers and supervisors.
Improve department service quality by coordinating work teams and reviewing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures.
Work with the Board of Commissioners, advisory boards and commissions, citizen groups, and County management to formulate policies and plans concerning leisure services, cemeteries, parks, sports facilities, landscape design and construction, recreation, sports and cultural programs, and facilities and grounds.
Prioritize and allocate resources; evaluate programs and service delivery; recommend improvements and ensure effective service delivery.
Oversee the design, construction, repair, and maintenance of County facilities and buildings.
Provide direction and leadership to subordinate supervisors and managers, solve problems, maximize program-generated revenue, and make policy exceptions or changes as needed.
Represent the department and County in local and statewide forums, advisory committees, legislative and regulatory groups, and community groups; represent County interests in negotiations.
Direct staff selection, training, and professional development; interpret regulations and County policies and procedures; and support staff morale, productivity, and discipline.
Coordinate with other departments on financial matters and facilitate problem resolution and coordinated policies.
Direct analytical studies, review findings and recommendations, maintain accurate records and files, and prepare or oversee written correspondence, reports, procedures, and other materials.
Represent the County with dignity, integrity, and cooperation in relationships with staff and the public.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.