Assistant Director of Recreation
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Description: City of Chattanooga, TN is looking of Assistant Director of Recreation right now, this position will be assigned in Tennessee. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for assisting the Director in the management and administration of multiple work units within the Recr! eation Division. Typical responsibilities include hiring, training, managing and evaluating staff; assisting with the development of division budget; evaluating programs, projects and activities; performing marketing and public relations duties; developing, recommending and administering policies and procedures and consulting with department managers on various administrative issues, including personnel issues. Work is performed with general direction, working from broad goals and policies.
WORK LOCATION: Youth and Family Development, 1102 S. Watkins St.
Examples of Duties:
Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; train employees; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Assists with developing selection standards and ! employment procedures; determining staffing needs; completing ! background and reference checks on prospective employees and making recommendations on staffing issues.
Assists the Director with day-to-day operations and functions of assigned units within the Recreation Division which includes planning, coordinating, administering and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, internal controls, quality initiatives, systems, standards, strategic initiatives and/or service offerings; ensuring compliance with Federal, State and Local Laws, regulations, codes and/or standards; coordinating activities between multiple service areas and working to integrate and coordinate service areas.
Manages sports leagues and events at Warner Park Sports Complex and Summit Sports Complex which includes assisting in planning and development of complexes; coordinating game officials and scorekeepers; pursuing and organizing tournaments and marketing and public relations activities.
Coordinates all athletic programs in t! he Recreation Division which includes coordinating schedules, repairs and maintenance issues with the Parks Division; overseeing and developing new sport programs; location of facilities; implementing rules; developing volunteer coaches and officials and developing training for coaches and officials.
Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies, activities, rules and regulations to interested parties.
Administers and oversees contracts for services provided by independent contractors.
Prepares, reviews, interprets and analyzes a variety of complex departmental information, data, contracts, forms, schedules, calendars, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings.
Responds to requests for information and assistance from employees, outside agencies, the public and/or other interested parties.
Collaborates with internal departments, applicable Boards and Commissions and universities, Tennessee Parks and Re! creation Association, task forces, advisory groups, the general public,! external agencies, contractors, city attorneys and/or other interested parties to coordinate activities, review work, exchange information and resolve problems. Negotiates agreements with local sports associations.
Manages program revenues and expenses in accordance to City/Department policies and procedures and assists in preparing the annual budget for all Recreation Division Units.
Prepares management reports, conducts policy research and assists with grant writing.
May be required to operate a City-owned vehicle.
Uses, carries and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management or related field, and eight years progressively responsible recreation management experience. Experience in recreation, education, leadership training, career devel! opment or social services preferred.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
National Certification (NRPA) as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
First Aid, CPR and AED Certified.
Valid Tennessee Drivers License.
Supplemental Information:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Child Sensitive: Y
All appointments are made at the beginning salary unless otherwise authorized.
All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opport! unity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,! the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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This position will be started on: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 20:25:12 GMT
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