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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of a Manager of Recreation Programs in the Park Services Division. Responsible for daytoday operations of a community center including supervising staff and developing planning organizing and executing recreational/educational programs that meet the needs of the community. Deals frequently with neighborhood associations local businesses and the general public to determine recreation interests and needs of all ages. Provides training work direction assignment of duties evaluation of work performance and discipline for assigned personnel; monitors daily expenditures and submits budget proposals to supervisor. Maintains daily attendance records and completes payroll documents for assigned employees. Maintains daily activity reports. Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with public volunteers and various civic groups. Transports participants to different sites throughout the City to participate in various recreational activities. Inspects and maintains facility equipment and repairs very minor issues as needed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. May teach classes in a specialized recreation activity.
2. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate with staff management and the general public. Requires ability to operate an automobile to travel throughout the City for special events programs and training seminars. Requires the ability to push pull or lift equipment weighing 50lbs and 100lbs with assistance. Requires the ability to traverse throughout the facility and grounds for long period of time. Requires the ability to operate tool and equipment in fixing very minor repairs.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in a community center or senior center environment with some outdoor work required when programming or monitoring recreational activities and inspecting facility and equipment. Drives to various sites around the City to participate in recreational activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Recreation Therapeutics Recreation or a closely related field and three 3 years related experience in developing and implementing programs such as youth adult afterschool fitness etc. with one 1 of the three 3 years in a supervisory/lead capacity preferred; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license with an F endorsement or obtain within six 6 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six 6 months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire.
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Required Experience:
Director
Full Time