Parks & Recreation Programs Director

City of Clarksville; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clarksville is seeking a first-level Parks and Recreation professional to plan, coordinate, and monitor recreational, aquatic, and youth sports activities. Responsibilities include staff supervision, program development, budget awareness, and interagency collaboration to promote services to the community.

The role involves developing operating manuals, assisting with budget items, maintaining records, and preparing operational reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in recreational programming, sports management or aquatics programming, including two (2) years in a supervisory position
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducts performance evaluations; ensures staff are trained; ensures policies and procedures are followed; maintains a healthy and safe working environment; makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Assists in the creation and promotion of department strategic planning and goals.
• Plans, develops, and markets new and existing aquatics programs and/or events; evaluates programs and events for future improvements and/or modifications; acquires scholarships and donations.
• Promotes programs, events, and offerings to the public.
• Develops, implements, and administers operating manuals; monitors operational compliance.
• Assists with budget preparation and administration, which may include preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, monitoring expenditures.
• Collaborates with community groups, schools, and local organizations for partnering in and promotion of recreational activities and events.
• Prepares a variety of operational records and reports.
• Maintains the safety of patrons and addresses all public inquiries and requests.
• Ensures enforcement of pool rules by Lifeguards and the public; responds to rescue and emergency situations.
• Fills in teaching swim lessons, lifeguard classes, or first-aid AED classes when an instructor is out.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sports Management, or a related field

Job description

City of Clarksville is seeking a first-level Parks and Recreation professional to plan, coordinate, and monitor recreational, aquatic, and youth sports activities. Responsibilities include staff supervision, program development, budget awareness, and interagency collaboration to promote services to the community.

The role involves developing operating manuals, assisting with budget items, maintaining records, and preparing operational reports.