Parks and Recreation Division Manager

City of Asheville•Asheville, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Asheville is seeking a dynamic, community-minded leader to join our team as a full-time Division Manager within the Parks and Recreation Department. The position will provide high level organizational and operational support to plan, direct, and oversee operations and staff of the Recreation Management Division which encompasses eight fully-programmed community centers (including two centers for older adults and one focused on therapeutic recreation), as well as adult and youth athletics, outdoor recreation, and community outreach and special events. This position reports directly to the Department Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, or a related field required
Five years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation programming development and implementation, budget and capital project management, landscape architecture, or related field applicable to assigned division/focus area, to include supervisory experience
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Nice To Haves

Depending on the area of assignment: Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE) preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: directs the activities of personnel through subordinate supervisors; plans, directs and reviews work of individuals and the team; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels as appropriate; recommends discipline, disciplinary actions, or discharge; completes employee performance appraisals and salary increases; participates in interviews and makes hiring recommendations; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to Department Director or others as requested.
Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for operations of assigned division: researches, assesses and develops strategies to meet current and future issues and concerns regarding City needs in area of assignment; and recommends and implements needed changes, modifications and/or enhancements.
Develops, implements, and updates policies and procedures for assigned division: formulates and develops work methods and practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and training programs; monitors implementation of rules and regulations; and updates and maintains policies and procedures as required.
Develops and implements budget for assigned division: recommends budget allocations for staffing, equipment, capital improvement, and service delivery needs; monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with approved budget; and maintains related financial and budget reports and documentation.
Manages the day-to-day operations of assigned division: manages and oversees assigned focus area; creates strategic action plans to achieve established objectives, capital improvements, and recreation programs; monitors progress and effectiveness; identifies and initiates process improvements for efficiency; ensures all division work activities and programs comply with applicable local, state, and federal policies, procedures, rules, regulations, laws, codes, and ordinances; initiates actions to correct deviations or violations.
Performs public relations and customer service functions: represents the division at various meetings, such as City Council meetings, neighborhood and community meetings, development meetings, etc.: makes presentations regarding division projects and activities; receives and resolves complaints regarding division programs, services and projects; provides information, answers questions, and provides solutions; and acts as liaison to various committees, boards, public and private sector agencies, and community groups.
Performs related support functions for the department: manages various projects as assigned, such as workgroup re-organizations, physical space remodels, and technology improvements; and manages staff training and certification programs.
Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles, practices, trends, and advances in parks and recreation management; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions as required.
Communicates with City administrators and elected officials, supervisors, subordinates, other City employees, contractors, developers, architects, the public, outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, contracts, correspondence, budget and financial records and documentation, improvement documents, technical staff reviews, timesheets, architectural plans, presentations, manuals, memos, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Performs other related duties as required.