About This Role
Planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing Parks & Recreation operations and staff is the primary responsibility of this supervisory position within the Public Works Department. This is a hands-on role that also involves assisting with operational duties and providing frontline coverage as needed to support service delivery. The role requires an active presence at District facilities, strong organizational and computer skills, timely responses to emails and resident inquiries, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of District parks, recreation facilities, facility rentals, parking operations, programs, and special events while supporting staff responsible for their coordination and execution
- Monitor and maximize revenue opportunities through facility rentals, memberships, recreation programs, events, and other District services, ensuring revenue goals are met, fees are properly collected, and resources are used efficiently
- Assist as needed in the management of recreation facilities: openings, closings, inspections, customer service, events, and other hands-on operational duties
- Develop, communicate, and enforce District policies and procedures including risk management, safety, standard operating procedures, and communications
- Perform a wide variety of administrative and supervisory duties such as conducting interviews, hiring, coaching, and performance evaluations in accordance with District policies
- Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow; study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations
- Develop, implement, track, and assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time, including capital projects assigned by the Public Works Director; ensure all functions and programs under charge are performed within established timeline, budget, and quality parameters
- Serve as the staff liaison to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC), coordinating updates, tracking agenda items, following up on recommendations, and communicating action items to District leadership
- Prepare various documentation regarding department activities, e.g., monthly reports, facility and program usage and progress
- Establish department priorities, anticipate operational needs, and coordinate assignments with recreation staff, Public Works personnel, and contractors
- Respond to and resolve issues and inquiries from the public and participate in public meetings as required
- Develop and maintain long-range planning calendars, policies and procedures, and service delivery methods for recreation facilities and programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency, which may require working around the clock for several days on short notice
