City of Camdenton, Missouri

JOB DESCRIPTION

CITY OF CAMDENTON, MISSOURI

POSITION TITLE: Parks Director/Assistant to City Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Parks

REPORTS TO: City Administrator

DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the City Administrator the Parks Director/Assistant to City Administrator shall be responsible for the overall planning, organizing, staffing, directing, implementing, reviewing and evaluating the activities of the Parks Department and other related community services and programs as well as provide staff assistance to the City Administrator. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Manage the daily operations as well as the long range planning of the Parks & Recreation Department 2. Manage the daily operations of the City Aquatic Center 3. Supervision of Parks & Recreation Department personnel 4. Oversight, development and implementation of administrative procedures, scheduling, and policies associated with parks and recreation programs 5. Review and analysis of the effectiveness of the Parks & Recreation Department services resulting in necessary improvement 6. Provide staff support to various committees as assigned by the City Administrator 7. Collaborative work with citizen and other public groups, agencies and organizations to bring about coordinated, effective delivery of recreation and community services 8. Planning, citizen input and implementation of a potential new community center; 9. Public promotion, advertisement and marketing of recreation programs, services and opportunities available for the Parks & Recreation Department and the Community at large 10. Planning, implementation and coordination of social media marketing plan for parks, recreation, aquatic, and other City departments as assigned 11. Supervision of the work of crews engaged in Parks & Recreation Department operations and maintenance activities of both the parks and other assigned City facilities 12. Development of recreational facilities 13. Research and planning assistance for land development in the areas of, but not limited to recreation, annexation, zoning, capital improvements, trail development, and infrastructure 14. Attendance at meetings and conferences regarding both parks and community development 15. Information to the City Board of Aldermen and Park Board of park activity by reports at their regular meetings. 16. Assist the city’s financial planning. 17. Prepare and manage the Parks & Recreation Department grant writing and budget. 18. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to hold the position of Parks Director/Assistant to City Administrator, an employee must possess the following qualifications:

1. Ability to work under standard operating procedures and abide by policies stated in or granted by the municipal code.

May 2014 2. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the general public, supervisors, subordinates, and other employees. 3. Degree in recreation administration, physical education, leisure services or a related field, or have a minimum of five (5) years of professional recreation experience 4. Strong oral and written communications skills. Communication skills must include the ability to express effectively through presentations to the City, organizations, and businesses. 5. Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet access, etc.) 6. Mature judgment with the ability to exercise initiative and take action. 7. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job the employee will:

 Frequently required to sit and talk or hear  Use hands to operate, lift, grasp, carry, push or pull 50 pounds  Ability to operate a keyboard and view computer screens for an extended period of time  Sight, hearing, speech, frequent lateral mobility  Lifting items above head  Climbing ladders or steps  Stooping and bending  Squatting, sorting, kneeling and reaching to ground level and overhead as required for such tasks as retrieving files  Mentally analyze a situation  Solve problems  Make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility  May work a varied schedule including some evenings and weekends  May be subject to pre-employment physical and drug testing  Subject to monthly random drug and alcohol testing  May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, dust and/or pollen  Primarily work indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment

INITIAL MERIT LEVEL: Salaried position The Parks Director/Assistant to City Administrator is an officer of the City appointed, employed and compensated at the discretion of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

May 2014