PURPOSE SUMMARY.  Under general direction, manage recreation centers and county-wide special events when recreation centers and parks are utilized.   Manages quality of life initiatives through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES. 

1. Plan, supervise and implement programs, services and activities for recreation facilities County-wide

• Coordinate with director to develop objectives for long and short-range use of recreation facilities.

• Establish scope, schedule, and expectations of plans and objectives.

• Manage projects with staff in other departments.

• Conduct presentations and attend meetings with constituents; elected officials; and representatives of various civic, private and governmental organizations.

• Ensure recreation centers meet the County strategic plan objectives.

2. Plan, organize and coordinate day-to-day projects and activities through other staff

• Develop department goals and objectives.

• Create, implement, and administer policies, procedures, and SOPs.

• Assist director in the development of the division work plan.

• Analyze data, surveys, and feedback to make recommendations to director for improvements, automation, or streamlining of work activities.

3. Oversee budget for recreation centers

• Monitor revenue and expenses.

• Ensure timely payment of invoices.

• Develop SOPs for collection of fees.

• Research and obtain funding sources through grants, and revenue producing programs and activities.

4. Quality of life

• Develop programs to enhance the well-being and cultural dynamic of the County.

• Maintain quality of life calendar of events.

• Collaborate with other departments and agencies on quality-of-life initiatives.

5. Supervision

• Determine staffing needs for recreation centers.

• Make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

• Manage recruitment.

• Conduct performance evaluations.

• Foster a positive work environment by promoting morale, motivation, and professional growth.

6. Communication and Outreach

• Ensure effective communication with constituents.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Work with other departments to create and distribute information about the recreation centers and quality of life initiatives.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES.  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A.  Education.  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and/or Recreation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

B.  Experience.  Six (6) years’ experience in parks and recreation administration, quality of life programs or related field that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform essential duties, to include three (3) years’ experience supervising staff. Public sector experience preferred.

C.  Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.

D.  Licenses/Certifications. Valid driver’s license. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

E.  Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check.  Must pass pre-employment credit check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of parks and recreation management; operations, services, programs and activities of a park and recreation operation; principles and practices of program development and administration; principles and practices of administrative management; business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic arithmetic; research and analysis techniques; effective supervisory principles, practices, and techniques; principles and practices for planning and management of special events; venue management principle and techniques; Federal, State and local applicable laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, rules, permits, and licenses; and principles and practices of effective customer service.

Skill in: Leading and motivating subordinates; completing projects on time and within budget; delivering seamless customer service; developing cooperative and effective relationships; analyzing programs for effectiveness; effectively managing operations; developing and facilitating presentations and demonstrations; organizing diverse activities; and performing well in a fast-paced stressful environment.

Ability to: Manage multiple centers County-wide; plan, develop, and execute programs; perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; manage conflict; adapt to changing needs and priorities as circumstances dictate or as directed; communicate effectively in oral and written form; organize and prioritize work flow; and establish standard operation procedures.

Compensation Range

$81,328.00 - $132,704.00

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.