Assistant Parks Director

Position:Assistant Parks Director

Department: Parks and Recreation

Work Schedule: Varied Shifts

Status: Full Time, Salaried Position

Salary Range: $52,000 to $60,000

This position will work with all administrative staff to oversee the daily operations of the Parks & Recreation Department.

This position reports to the Director of Parks and Recreation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

● Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.

● Prior experience in recreation programming and leisure activities is required.

● Prior managerial experience is required.

● Experience working in a City/Town Parks & Recreation Department is preferred.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Town of Merrillville prides itself on being able to provide a variety of extra benefits to its employees.

● Excellent health dental, and vision insurance plans;

● Employer-paid life insurance policy, as well as short-term and long-term disability;

● Vacation, sick, and personal paid time off;

● Fifteen paid holidays in 2024;

● Longevity pay after 5 years of service;

● AFLAC;

● 457 Plan (Deferred Compensation) including a Roth option, with John Hancock;

● Participates in the State of Indiana PERF program, which provides for a hybrid annuity and defined benefit pension.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Must possess a valid driver’s license.

● Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

● Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

● Ability to address the public in a coherent, professional, and courteous manner.

● Proficient in operating standard office equipment such as computers, printers/copiers, fax machines, and phone systems.

● Advanced skills in using software programs for spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and other applications.

● Ability to proofread with accuracy and knowledge of the proper use of the English language.

● Ability to multitask and make adjustments accordingly, handle multiple interruptions, properly prioritize, complete tasks, and meet deadlines with limited supervision.

● Ability to ensure that data and files are input with necessary detail and accuracy, according to standards that have been developed and approved by the Parks Director.

● Must have scheduling flexibility as this is not a set Monday through Friday position. It is a salaried position that requires flexibility as there will be weekend and/or evening events, tournaments, games, and other programs that will require attendance to ensure these programs run smoothly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Provide managerial and administrative support services to the Parks Director.

● Directly carries out leadership responsibilities by coordinating with community agencies and town departments to provide, oversee, guide, and evaluate youth, adult, and senior-related programming. This includes contract workers and/or volunteers, in accordance with the Merrillville Parks and Recreation policies, purpose, and goals.

● Assist in the planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and supervising of all recreation-approved programming.

● Assist with hiring, training, and supervising all staff.

● Provide daily work assignments to staff.

● Conduct and attend staff meetings, and community meetings as required.

● Maintain inventory, distribute, and order supplies and equipment for recreation, fitness center, athletic programs, and concession stand.

● Market programs through flyers, brochures, social media, and Parks & Recreation/Town websites.

● Prepare a programming budget for all programs.

● Monitor expenditures and revenues received from programming.

● Develop and assure compliance with policies and procedures.

● Adheres to Town of Merrillville ordinances, state statutes, and Federal Government guidelines.

● Must understand how workstations connect to a server, update group policy on the server, and add/remove users and workstations on the server.

● Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

● Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, bend, sit, stand, walk, carry, reach, talk, and hear as needed.

● Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

● Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform accounting tasks, operate a computer terminal, read extensively, drive a motor vehicle, and be able to inspect the work of others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person