Parks Manager/Athletics and Parks

City of Hollywood, Florida•Hollywood, FL

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts or designee, the Parks Manager manages the operation of the Division of Park Maintenance and directs its administrative and supervisory work. The role plans, organizes, directs, and controls maintenance functions for park and recreation facilities, including establishing objectives, policies, and procedures; determining budget needs; and assigning resources to achieve operational goals. The Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts holds the incumbent responsible for meeting administrative and operational objectives. The Parks Manager establishes and evaluates preventive maintenance programs, particularly for community centers, park playgrounds, and city sports facilities. The position coordinates with other departments on planned repairs and improvements, assists with capital improvement planning, administers the Division’s annual budget, maintains inventory records, and submits required reports through the Director of PRCA. The incumbent also supports grant proposals and internship opportunities and conducts assigned special projects and studies. The role includes frequent inspections of parks and recreation facilities for public safety hazards and repair needs. The manager may personally repair facilities and equipment or initiate, prioritize, and track work orders through Public Works, following up as needed. The position reviews construction plans and project specifications, develops specifications and solicits bids or quotes for repairs, renovations, and construction, oversees contractor work, and recommends changes to project specifications. The manager attends community and civic association meetings as requested and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, extensive experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of structures and equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must obtain Playground Inspector certification within 12 months of appointment.
Additional education and experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, may be substituted for the stated requirements.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Must have an acceptable background record.
Must have an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Manage the operation of the Division of Park Maintenance and direct its administrative and supervisory activities.
Plan, organize, direct, and control maintenance functions for parks and recreation facilities.
Develop Division objectives, policies, and procedures; determine budget needs; and assign resources to meet goals.
Establish and evaluate preventive maintenance programs, especially for community centers, playgrounds, and city sports facilities.
Coordinate with appropriate departments and divisions on planned repairs and improvements to parks and recreation facilities.
Assist in developing plans for capital improvement projects associated with parks and recreation facilities.
Prepare and administer the Division’s annual budget; recommend purchases of materials and equipment and allocation of resources.
Maintain inventory records and file required reports through the Director of PRCA.
Work with department staff on grant proposals, internship opportunities, and assigned special projects and studies.
Frequently inspect parks and recreation facilities to identify public safety hazards and repair needs.
Personally repair facilities and equipment or initiate work orders through the Public Works Department.
Prioritize and track submitted work orders, ensure timely completion, and follow up with Public Works as necessary.
Review construction plans for development or renovation of parks and recreation facilities.
Develop specifications and solicit bids or quotes for facility repairs, renovations, or construction as appropriate or required.
Coordinate and oversee contractor work.
Review DCM project specifications and recommend changes to the Director or Assistant Director of PRCA.
Attend community and civic association meetings as requested.
Perform related work as required.