CITY OF WAUKEE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Recreation Director
Department: Public Works
Reports To: Director Of Public Works
Revision Date: February 2004
FLSA: Non-Exempt

EDUCATION
Simpson College, Bachelors Degree Elementary Education and Liberal Arts
Endorsements: Physical Education, Title I Reading, Coaching Certification

ASSOCIATIONS
Iowa Parks and Recreation Association

CERTIFICATIONS
MANDT
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR
Diversity Training
Right to Know
Mandatory Reporter
Child Abuse Training

POSITION SUMMARY
Under general direction, plans, directs, and coordinates a comprehensive recreational and leisure time program; supervises any full and/or part-time staff and all volunteers engaged in recreational services and program operations, works closely with representatives in the community in developing and implementing specific programs or competitive events. Work involves a combination of operational, managerial, administrative tasks including maintenance administration and public relations as well as program development and implementation functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements recreational activities and events.
• Arranges, attends, and supervises department’s recreational programs, including softball leagues, senior citizen activities, youth activities, various tournaments, and other special events or activities.
• Conducts program evaluations to determine feasibility, participation level, and quality of each program and event.
• Attends and participates in various city and civic meetings; attends seminars, workshops, and clinics to provide for professional development.
• Conducts regular checks of all activities at program sites to monitor staff and assist with problems.
• Prepares and distributes departmental press releases, newsletters, and informational brochures.
• Develops long range plans for park development, including structures or other improvements and corresponding funding proposals.
• Provides training to employees to include policies on public contact and conflict resolution, Red Cross certification, proper maintenance and care taking techniques and practices of grounds and facilities and general training on policies and procedures.
• Prepares and submits required reports, including monthly and annual activity reports, budget reviews, and monthly expenditures.
• Enhance departmental revenue by writing and submitting grant applications.
• Performs activities under strict deadlines and other time pressures.
• These duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.