Recreation Director
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Waupun, WI - USA
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Job Summary
JOB TITLE | Recreation Director |
REPORTS TO | City Administrator |
DEPARTMENT | Parks & Recreation |
TYPE | J |
FLSA (overtime status) | Exempt |
APPROVED | 10/13/26 |
The Recreation Director is a key member of the Citys management team responsible for leading the Citys recreation programs the Waupun Community Center and related resources. The Director plans and develops programs and services with an emphasis on multi-generational use of the Community Center supervises the Community Center Coordinator and Recreation Program Assistants manages the department budget and contracted services and works with the Recreation Board City departments schools and community partners to plan and deliver high-quality recreation services.
Provides overall direction for recreation programs events and Community Center operations including a multi-generational programming strategy serving youth families adults and older adults.
Plans and develops the annual program calendar; designs new programs; recruits instructors and program partners; and directs Recreation Program Assistants in program delivery.
Leads development of short- and long-term department plans; sets priorities with input from the Recreation Board; and evaluates programs and rentals for participation cost recovery and community impact.
Supervises the Community Center Coordinator Recreation Program Assistants and seasonal staff including hiring training approving schedules evaluating and resolving personnel issues.
Develops maintains and enforces department policies and procedures in compliance with local state and federal regulations including facility use rental fee and youth protection policies.
Prepares and manages the department budget; oversees purchasing; and recommends program and rental fee structures in accordance with City financial policies.
Coordinates with the Finance Department on fee collection deposits and registration systems.
Approves the departments marketing and communications plan and oversees promotion of
programs and building rentals.
Manages contracted services including aquatic center operations and vendor relationships supporting department operations.
Coordinates with the Building & Grounds Superintendent on Community Center maintenance capital needs and park and aquatic center upkeep.
Builds and maintains partnerships with the school district library community organizations and service providers to expand programming and support aging-in-place initiatives.
Researches prepares and manages grant applications supporting recreation programs and facilities.
Serves as staff liaison to the Recreation Board prepares agendas minutes and reports and submits reports to the City Council as required; serves on City committees.
Acts as public liaison for escalated inquiries and complaints; conducts community surveys to guide improvements.
Enforces safety policies and ensures staff are properly trained.
Attends trainings and conferences to stay current on trends procedures and certifications.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in recreation management parks and recreation social work gerontology human services public administration or a related field is required. Five (5) years of progressive professional experience in recreation senior services human services or community programming is required including demonstrated experience developing and delivering programs or services for older adults; working with individuals of diverse ages such as youth families and adults; and supervising staff and managing a program or department budget. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered. Experience developing recreation programs Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) designation experience in a municipal or public-sector setting and experience building partnerships with schools aging and disability resource centers and community organizations are preferred.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City elected and appointed officials department heads and staff boards and committees school district officials community groups user groups local media and the general interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community across all age of State statutes City ordinances and City policies regarding recreation of recreation program design delivery and evaluation for youth families adults and older of the principles of modern personnel management public budgeting financial management and purchasing to gather and analyze data draw conclusions and issue to plan direct and develop staff programs and to make oral presentations to groups of various sizes and computer skills specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Work Environment:The noise level in the work environment may vary from quiet to moderately loud. The work may be indoors and outdoors; exposed to weather conditions typical of Wisconsin. Attendance at evening meetings and events is required when the nature of the discussion relates to duties of the performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk stand sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Opportunity Employer:The City of Waupun is an Equal Opportunity 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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