Director Of Parks And Recreation

TOWN OF COLUMBIA

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR

Director of Parks and Recreation

General Description: The Director of Parks and Recreation exercises considerable independent judgment in administering and managing the department and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. This position exercises significant responsibility administering the planning, organizing, and supervising of a comprehensive public Parks and Recreation program for the community, including special programs and activities, and varied seasonal indoor and outdoor activities and programs.

Supervision Received: The Parks and Recreation Director will report to the Town Administrator.

Examples of Duties: The duties and responsibilities listed below are not inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Oversees and manages all aspects related to Parks and Recreation in the town including but not limited to human resources for the department, departmental budgets, programs and community outreach.
• Develops and manages the following budgets: Recreation, Beach, Capital for

Recreation, Recreation Park Operations, Recreation Programs, Lake Management

Services, and Szegda Farm Management.

• Advises on Capital Projects related to Recreation Park, Columbia Lake Beach, and

Szegda Farm in coordination with the Director of Public Works, Facilities Director, and the Town Administrator.

• Responsible for all aspects of Columbia Lake Beach Activities including; programming, facility upkeep, and staffing.
• Responsible for all aspects of Columbia Lake; Boating activities, training, inspections, reporting and rules enforcement by Marine Patrol
• HR duties for department: recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, obtaining appropriate paperwork, and evaluation of all seasonal and part time staff (Recreation

Assistant, Lifeguards, Marine Patrol Staff and Camp Counselors).

• Obtaining appropriate paperwork and supervision of all volunteers and independent contractors.
• Assure that facilities are maintained and up to industry standards, assess and correct liabilities, replace and upgrade equipment for Horace Porter School Gym, Recreation

Park, Columbia Lake Beach, Szegda Farm. In coordination with Facility Tech’s and

Public Works.

• Coordinate schedules for Columbia Little League, CWSA, camps, and private pavilion rentals with Public Works.
• Develop, market, implement and facilitation of all Town Recreation programs, including but not limited to Youth Basketball, Men’s Basketball Tournament,

Autumn Classic Road Race, Classic Car Show, April Camp, Half Day Hangouts.

• Regularly evaluate department policies and procedures.

• Staff Liaison for community groups including: Columbia Little League, CWSA,

Szegda Farm Management Committee, Recreation Commission, Youth Services

Committee, and Juvenile Review Board.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of general principles and practices of municipal recreational activities including promoting, planning, organizing, budgeting, and evaluating recreational programs. Ability to perform technical research and comprehensive studies in areas relating to municipal recreational activities. Considerable ability to prepare technical written reports.

Ability to work independently with little supervision. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and with the public. Highly developed organizational, negotiation, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated administrative experience and skills. Excellent computer skills, including, but not limited to

Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, spreadsheets, email, publishing (i.e.: Microsoft Publisher) and web-based research and advertising.

Physical and Mental Requirements / Work Environment: (Required for essential duties; reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act; this list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary). Must be mobile with the ability to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in and outside from the primary office or work site(s). Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing, using a keyboard and/or calculator with accuracy. Ability to see and read objects closely as in reading/proof reading narrative or financial reports. Ability to read plans, maps or diagrams and read from a computer monitor. Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise as in hearing, using a telephone. Ability to distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to concentrate on complicated detail and complex issues for more then three hours at a time with some interruption, pressure and changing priorities. Memory to perform multiple and diverse tasks over long periods of time and ability to remember information that has been read, studied or previously learned. Ability to use knowledge and reasoning to solve complex problems. Ability to learn and apply new information, methodologies, techniques and legislation applicable to departmental activities. Ability to distinguish between public and confidential information and handle appropriately. Ability to conduct field inspections which may include traversing rough terrain.

Works in typical office setting subject to interruptions, heavy traffic flow and heavy work volume expectations. May be exposed to dust and electromagnetic radiation from computer monitors. Field inspection work may include exposure to seasonal conditions in outside weather.

Work Environment: Work is mostly performed in an office environment. Work may occasionally be performed on athletic fields, at town parks, the town beach, in the Lake and on town trails.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably recreation or a closely related subject.

Also, a minimum of three years relevant experience is required. Candidates with significant relevant experience who demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualified.

Must have a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. CPR and First Aid certification,

Certified Lifeguard Instructor, and CT Boating License required within 120 days of being hired and kept current during employment. Experience dealing with aquatics is preferred.

Note: The above description is illustrative only. It is not meant to be all-inclusive.

PRESENTED TO THE BOS 1/7/2020

APPROVED OF BY THE BOS 1/7/2020

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, CT 06237: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person