Recreation Division Director - Parks & Recreation

City of Temple•Temple, TX

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, this position must have a passion and vision for recreation programming, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to leadership while serving the community. Areas of responsibility include athletics, aquatics, events, facility management, and recreation programming. This position is part of a dedicated and talented team focused on public service while providing the recreational program needs and desires that make the City of Temple a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Requirements

Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration or a related field plus
Four (4) years of experience in operating recreational facilities and/or administering athletic, aquatic, events, or recreation programming
Three (3) years of managerial experience
Valid driver’s license
Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP)
Active membership in local, state-wide, or national athletic or parks and recreation associations within six (6) months of employment
CPO or AFO certification within six (6) months of employment
CPR/AED certification or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Recreation Administration
Experience in special events, athletics, and aquatics

Responsibilities

Directs, supervises, and manages all functions within the Recreation Division
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; communicates areas of improvement; implements discipline as needed
Develops and implements internal standard operational guidelines; assures compliance with established policies
Serves as the liaison for assigned division with other departments, and outside agencies; attends and participates in conferences, organizational and community meetings, committees, and boards as necessary
Coordinates with the school district, volunteers, and special interest groups to plan, organize, and implement special events and programs
Gathers and interprets statistical and fiscal data; prepares and submits a variety of daily, monthly, and annual reports
Meets with recreational managers at their site; determines needs, discuss obstacles, and assist in solutions
Follows trends; suggests and develops new programming ideas which attracts the interest of community and best utilizes the use of facilities
Responds to and resolves complex citizen inquiries and complaints; interprets City policy for community groups, commissions, advisory boards, and citizens
Evaluates fee-based programs and activities to generate sufficient revenue; provides recommendations to leadership
Analyze operations to evaluate performance and staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
Process purchase orders, reviews/approves bids; manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of asset and operational data; oversee inventory and property management
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range strategic goals for staff, programs, and facilities; plans, gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed
Manages and evaluates the staff and functions of the division; plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; instructs and trains staff; monitors work; develops staff skills and evaluates performance; analyzes workload trends and implements staffing and assignment adjustments
Analyzes and manages the budget within the assigned divisions, manages fiscal activities related to programs, maintains related financial record; makes recommendations that impact the division budget
Collaborates with the Communications & Marketing Department to respond to local media requests
Ensures City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines are followed
Performs other duties as assigned