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Overview
Purpose Of The Classification
Responsible for the executive leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight of a City-wide program of parks and recreation. Work includes planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and supervising the work of regular, part-time and seasonal employees in the maintenance of parks and facilities and in diverse recreational activities. This position serves as a member of the City’s executive leadership team and ensures parks and recreation services align with City Council goals, City Manager direction, and community priorities. Responsibilities
Leadership & Personnel Management
— Selects, orients, trains, assigns, schedules, coaches, counsels and disciplines employees; communicates job expectations; plans, monitors, appraises, and reviews job contributions; enforces policies and procedures. Leadership & Personnel Management
— Supervises office and field employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, proper procedures; establishes accountability standards and corrects errors or problems. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Provides leadership, management, direction, and long-range vision in the comprehensive development of the overall planning and implementation of programs and services for the parks and recreation department, including facilities maintenance, new or renovation related capital projects, design and construction of Park facilities and resources. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Plans and administers a comprehensive park and recreation program, recreation centers and landscaping of City property. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Provides overall direction of activities in a large number of park and recreation areas, including swimming pools, recreation centers, tennis courts, baseball fields, parks and floral display areas. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Establishes and implements operating policies and procedures. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Develops, monitors, and evaluates performance measures to ensure programs, facilities, and services meet community needs and City objectives. Financial Management & Grants
— Reviews reports, budgets, goals, and policies proposed by staff. Financial Management & Grants
— Manages, prepares, reviews, analyzes, and presents operating budgets; prepares and administers capital improvement budget and ensures project schedules, grant compliance and proper financial monitoring takes place to meet requirements and effectiveness considerations. Financial Management & Grants
— Directs the development and administration of the Parks & Recreation operating and capital budgets; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate. Financial Management & Grants
— Develops grant applications and requests for proposals; prepares and reviews service contracts; administers and monitors the use of regular budgetary allocations, grant or donation related funds, reviews progress, coordinates schedules with other parties, contractors and utilities and resolves problems with project development and execution. Financial Management & Grants
— Prepares and administers grants, solicits outside funding sources and creates innovative methods for revenue production. Community Engagement & Partnerships
— Represents the City and the Parks & Recreation Department before boards, commissions, civic organizations, and the general public. Community Engagement & Partnerships
— Meets with community and business groups to establish community partnerships. Community Engagement & Partnerships
— Handles citizen complaints and effectively determines proper course of action for a resolution. Administrative Responsibilities
— Ensures effective use of administrative systems, technologies, and data tools including computers for budgeting, reporting, recordkeeping, and communication. Administrative Responsibilities
— Performs other work as necessary or as assigned. Administrative Responsibilities
— Must report to work on a regular and timely basis. Qualifications
Training and Experience : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, public administration, horticulture, landscape architecture, or a closely related field, and five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation management including at least three (3) years in a senior supervisory or administrative leadership role. Relevant experience in budgeting, personnel management, capital projects, and community engagement is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills : Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of public parks and recreation administration, including programming, facilities management, and leisure services. Knowledge of municipal government operations, policies, and procedures, including budgeting, capital improvement planning, procurement, and contract administration. Knowledge of personnel management practices, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development. Knowledge of applicable safety standards, risk management principles, and regulatory requirements related to parks, recreation facilities, and public spaces. Knowledge of grant development, funding sources, and compliance requirements, as well as methods for promoting programs and services through effective community engagement and public relations. Abilities : Ability to provide ethical and effective leadership while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ability to plan, organize, and direct complex departmental operations; analyze operational, financial, and organizational issues; and develop sound, practical solutions. Ability to manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and oversee capital improvement projects and facility operations. Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with elected officials, City leadership, employees, community organizations, and the public. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, including preparing reports, delivering public presentations, and responding to citizen inquiries. Ability to use data, performance measures, and technology to support informed decision-making and improve service delivery. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive or confidential matters. Physical Requirements : The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the ADA. On a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made. While performing the duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity will be needed to use a keyboard and telephone. Occasional sitting and standing. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Occasional reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, handling and repetitive movements. Vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance are essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work exam. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D driver’s license is required. Possession of a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional certification, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire. Working Environment
Work in this classification is both indoors and outdoors. Will travel to other City locations as required. Reporting Relationships
The Director of Parks & Recreation reports directly to City Manager. The Director of Parks and Recreation supervises all personnel in the Parks and Recreation Divisions along with volunteers. Company
City of Muskogee
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Purpose Of The Classification
Responsible for the executive leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight of a City-wide program of parks and recreation. Work includes planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and supervising the work of regular, part-time and seasonal employees in the maintenance of parks and facilities and in diverse recreational activities. This position serves as a member of the City’s executive leadership team and ensures parks and recreation services align with City Council goals, City Manager direction, and community priorities. Responsibilities
Leadership & Personnel Management
— Selects, orients, trains, assigns, schedules, coaches, counsels and disciplines employees; communicates job expectations; plans, monitors, appraises, and reviews job contributions; enforces policies and procedures. Leadership & Personnel Management
— Supervises office and field employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, proper procedures; establishes accountability standards and corrects errors or problems. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Provides leadership, management, direction, and long-range vision in the comprehensive development of the overall planning and implementation of programs and services for the parks and recreation department, including facilities maintenance, new or renovation related capital projects, design and construction of Park facilities and resources. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Plans and administers a comprehensive park and recreation program, recreation centers and landscaping of City property. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Provides overall direction of activities in a large number of park and recreation areas, including swimming pools, recreation centers, tennis courts, baseball fields, parks and floral display areas. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Establishes and implements operating policies and procedures. Strategic Planning & Operations
— Develops, monitors, and evaluates performance measures to ensure programs, facilities, and services meet community needs and City objectives. Financial Management & Grants
— Reviews reports, budgets, goals, and policies proposed by staff. Financial Management & Grants
— Manages, prepares, reviews, analyzes, and presents operating budgets; prepares and administers capital improvement budget and ensures project schedules, grant compliance and proper financial monitoring takes place to meet requirements and effectiveness considerations. Financial Management & Grants
— Directs the development and administration of the Parks & Recreation operating and capital budgets; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate. Financial Management & Grants
— Develops grant applications and requests for proposals; prepares and reviews service contracts; administers and monitors the use of regular budgetary allocations, grant or donation related funds, reviews progress, coordinates schedules with other parties, contractors and utilities and resolves problems with project development and execution. Financial Management & Grants
— Prepares and administers grants, solicits outside funding sources and creates innovative methods for revenue production. Community Engagement & Partnerships
— Represents the City and the Parks & Recreation Department before boards, commissions, civic organizations, and the general public. Community Engagement & Partnerships
— Meets with community and business groups to establish community partnerships. Community Engagement & Partnerships
— Handles citizen complaints and effectively determines proper course of action for a resolution. Administrative Responsibilities
— Ensures effective use of administrative systems, technologies, and data tools including computers for budgeting, reporting, recordkeeping, and communication. Administrative Responsibilities
— Performs other work as necessary or as assigned. Administrative Responsibilities
— Must report to work on a regular and timely basis. Qualifications
Training and Experience : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, public administration, horticulture, landscape architecture, or a closely related field, and five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation management including at least three (3) years in a senior supervisory or administrative leadership role. Relevant experience in budgeting, personnel management, capital projects, and community engagement is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills : Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of public parks and recreation administration, including programming, facilities management, and leisure services. Knowledge of municipal government operations, policies, and procedures, including budgeting, capital improvement planning, procurement, and contract administration. Knowledge of personnel management practices, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development. Knowledge of applicable safety standards, risk management principles, and regulatory requirements related to parks, recreation facilities, and public spaces. Knowledge of grant development, funding sources, and compliance requirements, as well as methods for promoting programs and services through effective community engagement and public relations. Abilities : Ability to provide ethical and effective leadership while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ability to plan, organize, and direct complex departmental operations; analyze operational, financial, and organizational issues; and develop sound, practical solutions. Ability to manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and oversee capital improvement projects and facility operations. Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with elected officials, City leadership, employees, community organizations, and the public. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, including preparing reports, delivering public presentations, and responding to citizen inquiries. Ability to use data, performance measures, and technology to support informed decision-making and improve service delivery. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive or confidential matters. Physical Requirements : The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the ADA. On a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made. While performing the duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity will be needed to use a keyboard and telephone. Occasional sitting and standing. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Occasional reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, handling and repetitive movements. Vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance are essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work exam. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D driver’s license is required. Possession of a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional certification, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire. Working Environment
Work in this classification is both indoors and outdoors. Will travel to other City locations as required. Reporting Relationships
The Director of Parks & Recreation reports directly to City Manager. The Director of Parks and Recreation supervises all personnel in the Parks and Recreation Divisions along with volunteers. Company
City of Muskogee
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