Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation

  GENERAL PURPOSE                                                                                             

Administer direct functions and programs of a multi-disciplinary municipal recreational services system and provide executive-level assistance and policy analysis to the Department Executive Director. Plan, direct, and manage the service operations, budgets and personnel of multiple divisions; work is performed with considerable independence and latitude to allow professional judgment to be exercised in providing leadership and making decisions. Responsible for indirect management oversight of the following divisions: Parks, Recreation and direct supervision over Accounting Specialist.

  SUPERVISION EXERCISED 

  The employee directly supervises one (1) employee.CORE COMPETENCIES:
Assists the Executive Director in managing the operations and direction for the department within the context of established strategic goals and objectives.
 
Assists the Executive Director in developing and maintaining policies and regulations pertaining to parks and recreation services; ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and laws governing department activities.
 
Manages and monitors a variety of operations to ensure success and implementation of City and departmental objectives.
 
Assists the Executive Director in evaluating and improving existing programs and services, and in initiating new services as required to meet customer needs.
 
Reviews diverse divisional programs to set and adjust priorities and policies.
 
Establishes and monitors management controls for administration, human resources and fiscal procedures.
 
Prepares and helps administer operational budgets, and forecasts department revenues and expenses; oversees multiple funds including capital improvement project funds. 

Assists in identifying and accessing resources to improve overall service delivery effectiveness.
 
Attends public meetings (boards, commissions, City Council, neighborhood groups, etc.) and professional conferences as representative of the department. 

Identifies and responds to community concerns consistent with established policies.

Represents the City and department at public meetings and staff conferences. Assists the Executive Director in administering and overseeing service contracts,
use/management agreements, and other similar documents pertinent to the operation of a municipal park system.
 
Prepares business planning reports, memoranda and correspondence on departmental policies and activities.

Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.  

 
DECISION MAKING 

General legal liabilities and responsibilities for recreation staff.
 
Demonstrate sound independent judgment and can provide solutions to project issues and job tasks.
 
Ability to build commitment in employees to carry out the vision of the City and Department.
 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and foster a team building climate.
 
Manage assigned budget and departmental projects.
 
Hire, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
 
Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
 
Prepares grant applications as applicable to strategic plans. Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and comply with City of Killeen driving policy.
 

1. Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Business Administration, or related field is required.
2. Five (5) years' experience directing a Parks and Recreation department, or equivalent municipal management experience, is required.
3. Graduate degree preferred
4. Preferred affiliation with state and/or national parks and recreation agencies i.e. TRAPS and the NRPA

1. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community recreation programming;
2. Thorough knowledge of equipment and facilities required in a comprehensive community recreation program
3. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of maintenance, construction, and use of public building and facilities;
4. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work organization, and supervision.
5. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
6. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement a comprehensive community recreation program;
7. Ability to coordinate, analyze, and utilize a variety of reports and records;
8. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.

Personal computer, including word processing software; calculator; copy and fax machines; phone; mobile or portable radio; automobile; Kroy machine; typewriter; overhead projector; various sports equipment used in recreation programs.  Safety equipment as required.
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or, controls; and, reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
 
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.
 Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
 
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
 
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.