Parks & Recreation Director

Salary: $122,325.00 - $153,047.00 Annually

Location : 750 West Iredell Ave, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: N/A

Department: RECREATION ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date: 12/09/2024

Closing Date: 1/6/:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Exempt

General Statement of Duties

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to:
Reference: MNCPRD25
Affion Public
PO Box 794
Hershey, PA 17033

Parks and Recreation Director brochure:

The deadline to receive resumes is January 06, 2025
Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Assistant Town Manager, the Parks and Recreation Director performs complex professional and managerial work directing all administrative and operational-related work in Parks, Recreation, Golf, Athletics, Arts and Events, Marketing, and Community Outreach in the Town's Parks & Recreation Department. The Director manages a $10 million budget, as well as facilitates collaboration between the Town and various other profit, non-profit and governmental entities. This position requires extensive public contact with private groups, civic organizations, Town and school officials, and the general public.

• Develops and plans for long and short-range departmental growth and operations, researches and develops new programs, and develops and/or modifies existing policies and procedures.

• Organizes and manages short-term plans and daily activities through program supervisors including the selection, training, appraisal, and supervision of regular staff and seasonal workers.

• Serves as a representative of the Town of Mooresville, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

• Directs and manages all parks, recreation, golf, arts and events, marketing, and community outreach programs and activities.

• Manages the development and implementation of departmental strategic plans, master plans, park design, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for each assigned service area.

• Establishes, within Town policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level managers, the department's work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects through subordinate supervisors and managers; works with staff to establish work priorities and schedules; encourages and provides for staff training and professional development; interprets Town policies and procedures for staff; prepares and conducts formal performance evaluations; works with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal
development targets and provides coaching

• Serves as Town staff liaison for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee and the Public Arts Committee.

• Manages all financial aspects of the department including contract compliance. Develops, administers, and manages the department budget; develops and approves the forecasts of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; seeks and administers grant funds.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of community recreational activities and their administration.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration with special reference to departmental personnel, strategic planning, municipal benchmarking, park planning, and budget administration.

• Knowledge of effective management of special-use venues and facilities.

• Ability to develop and execute a well-rounded program of recreational activities.

• Ability to cooperate with and interpret recreational philosophies to Town authorities and private groups and the general public.

• Ability to evaluate cost-effectiveness, and create cost recovery plans for the various recreation, golf, and cultural operations.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in parks and recreation operations and administration, to include golf, arts and events, marketing, and community outreach programs and activities, in addition to fiscal experience in contract compliance, budgeting, forecasting, expenditures, and grants. Experience with strategic planning, and the development and implementation of a master plan is essential.

The ideal candidate will be a creative, community engaged leader with the ability to build
consensus and establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates,
peers, the community, and executive management.

The ideal candidate should be an outstanding leader of employees who provides guidance and professional support to staff, inspiring them to achieve excellence through continuous improvement and professional development. Effective communication of complex ideas along with strong collaboration and team building skills will be necessary for this individual to be successful; advanced written and oral communication skills and detailed reporting skills are imperative.
Minimum Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a recreation-related field and seven to ten years of management experience in the administration of a broad multi-faceted parks and recreation program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A related master's degree is preferred. Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park & Recreation Executive (CPRE) is also preferred.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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