Parks recreation director job description
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Parks recreation director requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in parks recreation director job postings.
Sample parks recreation director requirements
- Five years of experience in parks and recreation management
- Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation or a related field
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with program development and implementation
Sample required parks recreation director soft skills
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse groups
- Leadership and team-building skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively
- Passion for outdoor recreation and community engagement
Parks recreation director job description example 1
City of Stafford parks recreation director job description
- Performs landscape maintenance
- Applies fungicides, herbicides, fertilizer and pesticides
- Performs skilled operational activities
- Provides technical knowledge regarding assigned functions
- Ensures that proper procedures are followed and service quality levels are maintained
- Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties as assigned.
- Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- Subject to 24 hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform in this position successfully, and individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required at time of application and duration of.
- Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances;
- Equipment, tools, and materials of assigned area;
- Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
- Utility vehicle operation techniques;
- Adhering to safe work practices;
- Prioritizing work and managing time;
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Certification/Licensure): The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The City reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.
- High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Valid Texas Driver's License
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, travel and environmental conditions such as disruptive people, imminent danger or a threatening environment.
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Parks recreation director job description example 2
City of Baltimore parks recreation director job description
Class Description
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
(Seasonal approximately 35 hrs/weekly)
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Position Overview:
Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking a Community Aideto work in our Outdoor Recreation Program during the Summer. We are looking to begin programming in May 2021. Orientation and training will be scheduled during evening hours and Saturday's.
An Outdoor Rec Community Aide is responsible for customer service and of participants of citywide pr based recreational programs, assisting with the implementation and evaluation of such programs; participates in organizing and leading outdoor recreational activities biking, kayaking, hiking, and canoeing; receives close supervision from a technical supervisor; responsible for answering inquiries regarding outdoor recreation programs and registers participants; receives rules, regulations and methods of leading programs from technical supervisor; distributes and accounts for materials, equipment, and supplies; and proactively promotes outdoor recreational activities of a high quality for all citizens of Baltimore City. Work may require moderate physical exertion.
Required Education and Experience:
Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Experience: Some outdoor recreational experience, not including athletics is a plus.
Compensation
The salary is $15.00 per hour, based upon the relevant education and experience. Therefore, it is important for all applicants to include all relevant experience on the application and submit copies of degrees and/or transcripts along with their application at the time of submission.
NOTE: This is a position of Trust.Those eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information, to include fingerprinting and reference checks and submit to and alcohol testing.
Application and Selection Process:
Qualified candidates must complete the online application.
Successful candidates will be contacted to appear for a virtual interview.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROMOTES DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE
Financial Disclosure: Under Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the Ethics Law outlines the City officials and employees who are required to file. Each year, the Ethics Board, in collaboration with City agencies and the Department of Human Resources, identifies required filers based on the Ethics Law's criteria.
These positions typically include:
As a general matter, the following public servants must file financial disclosure statements:
* Officials and many non-clerical employees of City agencies and instrumentalities (§§ 7-7 and 7-8);
o "non-clerical" means any compensated public servant who is not employed solely in a secretarial, clerical, or custodial capacity.
* Members of most City boards and commissions (§§ 7-7 and 7-8);
* Individuals filling procurement, enforcement, and legislative liaison functions (§ 7-9);
* Individuals vacating any of these positions (§ 7-11).
* Individuals filling a vacancy in any of these positions (§ 7-12).
* Candidates for qualifying elected positions (§ 7-13).
* Designees of the Mayor and of the City Council President (§ 7-14).
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
(Seasonal approximately 35 hrs/weekly)
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Position Overview:
Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking a Community Aideto work in our Outdoor Recreation Program during the Summer. We are looking to begin programming in May 2021. Orientation and training will be scheduled during evening hours and Saturday's.
An Outdoor Rec Community Aide is responsible for customer service and of participants of citywide pr based recreational programs, assisting with the implementation and evaluation of such programs; participates in organizing and leading outdoor recreational activities biking, kayaking, hiking, and canoeing; receives close supervision from a technical supervisor; responsible for answering inquiries regarding outdoor recreation programs and registers participants; receives rules, regulations and methods of leading programs from technical supervisor; distributes and accounts for materials, equipment, and supplies; and proactively promotes outdoor recreational activities of a high quality for all citizens of Baltimore City. Work may require moderate physical exertion.
Required Education and Experience:
Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Experience: Some outdoor recreational experience, not including athletics is a plus.
Compensation
The salary is $15.00 per hour, based upon the relevant education and experience. Therefore, it is important for all applicants to include all relevant experience on the application and submit copies of degrees and/or transcripts along with their application at the time of submission.
NOTE: This is a position of Trust.Those eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information, to include fingerprinting and reference checks and submit to and alcohol testing.
Application and Selection Process:
Qualified candidates must complete the online application.
Successful candidates will be contacted to appear for a virtual interview.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROMOTES DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE
Financial Disclosure: Under Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the Ethics Law outlines the City officials and employees who are required to file. Each year, the Ethics Board, in collaboration with City agencies and the Department of Human Resources, identifies required filers based on the Ethics Law's criteria.
These positions typically include:
As a general matter, the following public servants must file financial disclosure statements:
* Officials and many non-clerical employees of City agencies and instrumentalities (§§ 7-7 and 7-8);
o "non-clerical" means any compensated public servant who is not employed solely in a secretarial, clerical, or custodial capacity.
* Members of most City boards and commissions (§§ 7-7 and 7-8);
* Individuals filling procurement, enforcement, and legislative liaison functions (§ 7-9);
* Individuals vacating any of these positions (§ 7-11).
* Individuals filling a vacancy in any of these positions (§ 7-12).
* Candidates for qualifying elected positions (§ 7-13).
* Designees of the Mayor and of the City Council President (§ 7-14).
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Parks recreation director job description example 3
Ilitch Holdings parks recreation director job description
The Director, Parking Operations is responsible for providing leadership, expertise and management of parking throughout The District Detroit. The goal of this position is to lead the Parking Department in development, planning, and implementation of parking strategy. Provide innovative parking solutions which support the venues. Promote and enhance parking experience through the delivery of quality programs and services.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Responsible for the leadership, administration, management, budgeting, planning and coordination of Parking Operations. Develops and implements long term strategic goals and objectives which will enhance and improve the parking programs in support of Olympia Development of Michigan's mission including large scale projects and planning.
+ Establishes priorities and plans that will enhance and improve the parking programs throughout The District Detroit. Responsible to look beyond existing methodologies to define and resolve complex problems.
+ Designs, develops and implements short and long-term business plans and projects, goals and objectives that generate new revenue opportunities and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and customers. Develop and implement strategies for optimizing performance with the goal of meeting or exceeding established performance measures.
+ Assumes P&L responsibility by developing capital and operational budgets for all purchasing needs within the parking department. Administer the budget, develop business cases for capital spending, track financial performance, forecast revenues, perform data analytics, work with P&L Statements, revenue projections, trend analysis, and perform other analysis as necessary.
+ Champions continuous improvement, including devising new strategies and new opportunities. Review emerging technology related concepts to develop and implement fresh market ideas for parking operations. Analyzes local, national and international trends and companies to identify opportunities for business improvement and present financial case for implementation.
+ Maintains a consistent, high quality, customer-focused orientation when conducting business and providing services to the customer. Manages day to day interactions with partners and visitors to communicate and resolve any issues or conflicts in a timely manner. Partners with security and police authorities on parking lot security matters.
+ Researches and analyzes all potential risks and rewards associated with each parking area throughout the District Detroit. Uses this research to recommend growth for new or underdeveloped areas. Develop and maintain statistical data related to parking and traffic.
+ Effects change and demonstrates flexibility and positive leadership. Develops and supports a responsive service delivery model for operational areas that anticipates and addresses the needs of all stakeholders.
+ Provide effective leadership in the management of assigned personnel, allocation of resources. Develop and lead the planning of staffing needs and deployment of ingress and egress traffic. Apply best management practices to all parking programs.
+ Coaches, mentors, and develops staff. Establishes performance expectations and standards for all levels of employees to achieve or exceed performance.
+ Liaison with outside organizations on all aspects of parking including state and local agencies to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances affecting parking. Review and recommend revisions to city ordinances related to parking.
+ Stays abreast of parking operations software and industry benchmarks/trends. Research new technology and recommend possible alternatives or improved technology to enhance the operation of parking facilities under the care and control of parking operations.
+ Represent department with formal and informal speaking engagement and presentations on parking and transportation initiatives.
**Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a closely related field
+ Broad based parking management experience including
+ Demonstrated ability to maximize revenues
+ Preventative maintenance/capital improvements of parking assets
+ Managing parking operations for deck and lot systems
+ Managing parking functions involving large venues, special events, residential, office and retail
+ Minimum of ten (10) or more years of job related experience.
+ Evidence of being a strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement processes and plans.
+ Evidence of planning acumen, analytical expertise and long-term strategic outlook with proven results.
+ Evidence of a successful leadership track record with high ethical standards.
+ Working knowledge of parking best practices and applying technologies to maximize service, administration and revenues.
+ Demonstrated communication effectiveness in all forms and the ability to educate and inform broad audiences with evidence of well-developed influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills.
+ Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and parking laws.
+ Proficient at Microsoft applications. Internet, professional databases. Evidence of knowledge of current technologies and remain up to date with processes and best practices emerging in the industry.
**Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**
+ Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field
**Working Conditions**
+ This position will work in an office environment and will visit outdoor locations and travel occasionally.
**Req Number:**
7471BR
**City:**
Detroit
**State:**
Michigan
**Posted Job Title:**
Director, Parking
**Business Unit:**
Olympia Development
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Responsible for the leadership, administration, management, budgeting, planning and coordination of Parking Operations. Develops and implements long term strategic goals and objectives which will enhance and improve the parking programs in support of Olympia Development of Michigan's mission including large scale projects and planning.
+ Establishes priorities and plans that will enhance and improve the parking programs throughout The District Detroit. Responsible to look beyond existing methodologies to define and resolve complex problems.
+ Designs, develops and implements short and long-term business plans and projects, goals and objectives that generate new revenue opportunities and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and customers. Develop and implement strategies for optimizing performance with the goal of meeting or exceeding established performance measures.
+ Assumes P&L responsibility by developing capital and operational budgets for all purchasing needs within the parking department. Administer the budget, develop business cases for capital spending, track financial performance, forecast revenues, perform data analytics, work with P&L Statements, revenue projections, trend analysis, and perform other analysis as necessary.
+ Champions continuous improvement, including devising new strategies and new opportunities. Review emerging technology related concepts to develop and implement fresh market ideas for parking operations. Analyzes local, national and international trends and companies to identify opportunities for business improvement and present financial case for implementation.
+ Maintains a consistent, high quality, customer-focused orientation when conducting business and providing services to the customer. Manages day to day interactions with partners and visitors to communicate and resolve any issues or conflicts in a timely manner. Partners with security and police authorities on parking lot security matters.
+ Researches and analyzes all potential risks and rewards associated with each parking area throughout the District Detroit. Uses this research to recommend growth for new or underdeveloped areas. Develop and maintain statistical data related to parking and traffic.
+ Effects change and demonstrates flexibility and positive leadership. Develops and supports a responsive service delivery model for operational areas that anticipates and addresses the needs of all stakeholders.
+ Provide effective leadership in the management of assigned personnel, allocation of resources. Develop and lead the planning of staffing needs and deployment of ingress and egress traffic. Apply best management practices to all parking programs.
+ Coaches, mentors, and develops staff. Establishes performance expectations and standards for all levels of employees to achieve or exceed performance.
+ Liaison with outside organizations on all aspects of parking including state and local agencies to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances affecting parking. Review and recommend revisions to city ordinances related to parking.
+ Stays abreast of parking operations software and industry benchmarks/trends. Research new technology and recommend possible alternatives or improved technology to enhance the operation of parking facilities under the care and control of parking operations.
+ Represent department with formal and informal speaking engagement and presentations on parking and transportation initiatives.
**Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a closely related field
+ Broad based parking management experience including
+ Demonstrated ability to maximize revenues
+ Preventative maintenance/capital improvements of parking assets
+ Managing parking operations for deck and lot systems
+ Managing parking functions involving large venues, special events, residential, office and retail
+ Minimum of ten (10) or more years of job related experience.
+ Evidence of being a strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement processes and plans.
+ Evidence of planning acumen, analytical expertise and long-term strategic outlook with proven results.
+ Evidence of a successful leadership track record with high ethical standards.
+ Working knowledge of parking best practices and applying technologies to maximize service, administration and revenues.
+ Demonstrated communication effectiveness in all forms and the ability to educate and inform broad audiences with evidence of well-developed influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills.
+ Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and parking laws.
+ Proficient at Microsoft applications. Internet, professional databases. Evidence of knowledge of current technologies and remain up to date with processes and best practices emerging in the industry.
**Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**
+ Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field
**Working Conditions**
+ This position will work in an office environment and will visit outdoor locations and travel occasionally.
**Req Number:**
7471BR
**City:**
Detroit
**State:**
Michigan
**Posted Job Title:**
Director, Parking
**Business Unit:**
Olympia Development
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024