About This Role
Directing the City's parks and recreation is the core of this role, coordinating and delivering programs, activities, facilities, events, and community initiatives. This position provides recreational, educational, cultural, and community opportunities that support the quality of life and community-building efforts of the City. The Director serves as the primary point of contact for residents, program participants, facility users, community organizations, and other stakeholders, requiring strong communication, organization, customer service, coordination, and administrative skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the City's Parks and Recreation programs, activities, facilities, events, and community initiatives
- Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate recreational, educational, community, and special event programming
- Coordinate community center activities, facility use, rentals, scheduling, and related customer service functions
- Develop opportunities to expand Parks and Recreation programs, activities, and community participation
- Coordinate City-sponsored and City-supported events, activities, field trips, educational opportunities, and other community initiatives
- Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, providing information, coordination, administrative support, and follow-up as appropriate
- Attend and participate in Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings and other related meetings
- Attend monthly City Commission work sessions and provide information, updates, reports, or presentations regarding Parks and Recreation matters as requested
- Coordinate with the City Manager and other City departments regarding Parks and Recreation activities, programs, facilities, events, and community needs
- Communicate with residents, community organizations, program participants, facility users, vendors, volunteers, and other members of the public
- Provide professional customer service and address questions, concerns, and requests related to Parks and Recreation activities and services
- Promote Parks and Recreation programs, activities, events, facilities, and opportunities through appropriate City communication and community outreach
- Maintain schedules, calendars, records, reports, correspondence, program information, and other administrative materials
- Assist with planning and administration of Parks and Recreation resources, expenditures, supplies, equipment, and operational needs
- Coordinate with community organizations, schools, businesses, volunteers, and other partners to support Parks and Recreation initiatives
- Monitor programs, activities, facilities, and events and recommend improvements based on community needs and operational considerations
- Ensure assigned Parks and Recreation activities are conducted in accordance with applicable City policies, procedures, rules, and safety requirements
- Represent the City and Parks and Recreation Department at meetings, events, activities, and community functions as assigned
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with City officials, employees, residents, community organizations, and the public
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of experience in parks and recreation, community programming, event coordination, facility operations, customer service, public service, or a related field
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation for work-related travel as required
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Nice to have:
- Experience coordinating programs, activities, events, community initiatives, or facility rentals
- Some college coursework or an associate or bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, or a related field
- Experience in municipal or public-sector parks and recreation
- Experience with community center or recreational facility operations
- Experience coordinating community events, programs, or activities
- Experience working with community organizations, volunteers, schools, businesses, or other community partners
- Experience preparing information or presentations for advisory boards, committees, governing bodies, or public meetings
Important Details
- Schedule: May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary
About the Company
The City of Millersville, Tennessee, operates a Parks and Recreation Department to provide recreational, educational, cultural, and community opportunities that support the quality of life and community-building efforts of the City.