Recreation Director

RECREATION DIRECTOR

This is important professional and administrative work in the field of recreation as the administrator of the recreation department. It involves responsibilities for planning and implementing a recreation program suitable to the interests and needs of the community, including the planning for and the utilization of desirable facilities. Where the program is limited, the Director may be expected to spend a considerable percentage of his/her time giving specific help to particular programs and activities. This position usually involves the leadership, supervision and coordination of a number of professional and non-professional recreation personnel. Does additional duties as required.

Contacts and works with all groups interested in recreation;

Plans ways and means to develop, finance and provide for the departmental program;

Promotes the organization and administration of recreation activities in an attempt to insure maximum efficiency;

Selects and provides for the professional growth of the departmental staff;

Organizes for the best use of supervision of and maintenance of facilities;

Prepares and distributes publicity material and speaks to civic groups on recreation;

Represents the department at meetings;

Prepares, presents and directs the execution of the budget;

Keeps records and makes periodic reports;

Conducts research and special studies concerning the work of department and the needs of the community.

Thorough knowledge of recreation administrative theory and practices;

Knowledge of planning, acquiring and equipping recreation facilities and areas;

Working knowledge of public administration;

Sound professional judgment;

Ability to promote, plan, and organize recreation activities under conditions where precedent is not available;

Ability to work with groups of people of all ages;

Ability to speak before groups and public gatherings;

Ability to write clearly and concisely.

A. Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or a related field; OR

B. Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Recreation or a related field and two years of experience in creating, planning, executing and administering recreation activities;

C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years’ experience in creating, planning, executing and administering recreation activities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.04 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person