Community Activities Director

Position Summary Lead the Vision for Community Recreation, Parks, and Public Spaces Churchill County is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Community Activities Director to lead the planning, development, and delivery of the programs, facilities, and services that enrich the quality of life for our residents and visitors. This leadership role oversees a diverse portfolio including parks, recreation and aquatics programs, community events, County facilities and grounds, and the County cemetery. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who is passionate about public service, community engagement, and creating exceptional recreational opportunities. They will bring a proven background in parks and recreation management, facility planning and development, strategic leadership, and team building. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of community services in Churchill County while leading talented staff, managing major public assets, and collaborating with elected officials, community organizations, and residents to advance the County's long-term vision. If you are a collaborative leader who thrives on innovation, strategic planning, and making a lasting impact in the community, we invite you to join our team and help enhance the services and spaces that residents enjoy every day.

Position Summary: Responsible for directing and administers the activities of the County's community activities, (including parks, recreation and aquatics programs, services and facilities, the County cemetery, and facilities and grounds. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class manages a broad range of facilities, parks and recreation activities, and special events for the County. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing department goals and objectives and for furthering County goals and objectives in a quality improvement environment within general policy guidelines. Essential Functions

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the department's budget.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of professional, technical, maintenance and office support staff through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Works with the Board of Commissioners, various advisory boards and commissions, citizen groups and County management to formulate policies and plans related to such diverse areas as leisure services planning, cemeteries, parks, sports facilities and landscape design and construction, recreation, sports and cultural program planning and service delivery, facilities and grounds maintenance and construction.
• Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates program and service delivery, makes recommendations for improvements and ensures maximum effective service delivery.
• Oversees the design, construction, repair and maintenance of County facilities and buildings.
• Confers and works closely with subordinate supervisors and managers to provide direction and leadership, problem solve, maximize program-generated revenue and make policy exceptions and changes as required for effective service delivery.
• Represents the department and the County in local and state-wide forums, advisory committees, legislative, regulatory and community groups; oversees the best interests of the County in negotiations with others to provide services or take action supportive to the County.
• Directs the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development; interprets regulations and County policies and procedures to employees; ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline of department staff.
• Confers with members of other departments regarding departmental or countywide financial matters; facilitates the resolution of problems and the development of coordinated policies.
• Directs the conduct of analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files; prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in recreation management or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of management-level experience in parks and recreation facility planning and development and/or recreation or leisure services program development and delivery; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of community recreation, cultural and leisure program development and service delivery.
• Principles and practices of facility planning, design, construction and maintenance.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees through multiple levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Trends and community needs assessment in the recreation field.
• Concepts and terminology related to facility design, construction, repair and maintenance.
• Concepts and terminology related to facilities design and construction.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Record management principles and practices.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone.
• Techniques for making effective public presentations.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing and administering comprehensive parks, recreation programs.
• Planning and managing facilities construction and maintenance programs and projects.
• Administering programs and staff through subordinate supervision.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances related to the areas of responsibility.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Making effective oral presentations to large and small groups.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Nevada Driver's License.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Physical Demands and Working Environment The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and negotiate uneven terrain and construction sites vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in over the telephone and in person.

Work is subject to performance under adverse environmental conditions, and exposure to gasses, odors, chemicals, electrical currents, blood and other bodily fluids and intense noise.

Conditions of Employment

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
• Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

Benefits

DISCLAIMER: Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job). Most part time positions provide no benefits.

No Nevada state income tax

Retirement Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 58.75% of an eligible Police Member's salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.

Deferred Compensation Plans Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.

Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan – Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)

The county offers a "Cafeteria" health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a "buy-up" PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $177 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars. Vacation Leave Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position. Sick Leave Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. HOLIDAYS - Regular county employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)

Tuition Reimbursement Churchill County values it's employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.