Parks Assistant Director/Program Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

The employee reports directly to the Parks Director and is responsible for coordinating various recreational programs with the public and volunteers and is responsible for assisting the parks director in all aspects of parks and recreation programs. In addition to providing back-up during the director’s absence, the position schedules, supervises and manages the park’s office and facilities, implements programs, schedules facilities and assists with the management the activities of the parks. Instructions to the employee are general in nature and the employee works with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Prepares, develops, organizes and implements a variety of recreation programs and events suitable for all segments of the population;
• Manages enrollment and reservations, receives cash funds;
• Manages and supervises office staff and seasonal employees;
• Conducts and attends meetings and seminars that relate to parks and recreation;
• Communicates with other agencies, organizations and individuals to promote recreation services;
• Performs general office duties;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of facilities and equipment used to implement and operate a recreational/municipal park facility;
• Knowledge of safe working rules, procedures and requirements for park’s personnel;
• Strong multi-tasking skills - ability to simultaneously plan, direct, implement and manage various recreational activities and events;
• Ability to evaluate situations and make effective decisions;
• Ability to communicate with the public, employees and co-workers in a professional manner;
• Ability to accurately keep records and schedules;
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and determine proper course of action;
• Ability to work with computers and various computer programs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• 4-year college degree in parks and recreation administration with 2+ years of park-related work experience preferred; OR
• Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver’s license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

The employee is regularly required to see, hear and talk and perform the physical activities marked below:

Activity Check 1 column for Frequency of Occurrence

Check Applicable Activities

Occasionally < 1/3 of the time Frequently 1/3–2/3 of the time Regularly >2/3 of the time

X Standing X

X Walking X

X Climbing: Stairs &/or Ladders X

X Sitting

X

X Balancing X

X Bending/Stooping/Kneeling X

X Twisting X

X Squatting X

X Grasping/Squeezing X

X Repetitive movements w/hands

X

X Reaching/working overhead X

X Lift &/or carry up to 25 lbs. X

X Push &/or pull up to 25 lbs. X

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed inside and outside as the scheduling of events and programs require and may be in heat/cold. Conditions can be crowded and noisy. The office environment is temperature controlled and well lit.

Parks Assistant Director / Program Coordinator Job Description