Parks and Recreation Director

CITY OF MILLERSVILLE, TENNESSEE Job Title: Parks and Recreation Director Department: Parks and Recreation Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: City Manager Pay Range: Depending on Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY The Parks and Recreation Director is responsible for the overall coordination, administration, development, and delivery of the City's parks and recreation programs, activities, facilities, events, and community initiatives.

The position works to provide recreational, educational, cultural, and community opportunities that support the quality of life and community-building efforts of the City. The Parks and Recreation Director coordinates programs and activities, community center operations and rentals, special events, and other Parks and Recreation functions in accordance with City policies, procedures, and direction.

The position serves as a primary point of contact for residents, program participants, facility users, community organizations, and other stakeholders and requires strong communication, organization, customer service, coordination, and administrative skills. The Parks and Recreation Director serves as the staff liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and participates in City Commission work sessions and other meetings as required.

The position works under the general direction of the City Manager and is expected to exercise sound judgment, initiative, professionalism, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are representative of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list: * Coordinates the City's Parks and Recreation programs, activities, facilities, events, and community initiatives. * Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates recreational, educational, community, and special event programming.

• Coordinates community center activities, facility use, rentals, scheduling, and related customer service functions. * Develops opportunities to expand Parks and Recreation programs, activities, and community participation. * Coordinates City-sponsored and City-supported events, activities, field trips, educational opportunities, and other community initiatives.

• Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, providing information, coordination, administrative support, and follow-up as appropriate. * Attends and participates in Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings and other related meetings. * Attends monthly City Commission work sessions and provides information, updates, reports, or presentations regarding Parks and Recreation matters as requested.

• Coordinates with the City Manager and other City departments regarding Parks and Recreation activities, programs, facilities, events, and community needs. * Communicates with residents, community organizations, program participants, facility users, vendors, volunteers, and other members of the public. * Provides professional customer service and addresses questions, concerns, and requests related to Parks and Recreation activities and services.

• Promotes Parks and Recreation programs, activities, events, facilities, and opportunities through appropriate City communication and community outreach. * Maintains schedules, calendars, records, reports, correspondence, program information, and other administrative materials. * Assists with planning and administration of Parks and Recreation resources, expenditures, supplies, equipment, and operational needs.

• Coordinates with community organizations, schools, businesses, volunteers, and other partners to support Parks and Recreation initiatives. * Monitors programs, activities, facilities, and events and recommends improvements based on community needs and operational considerations. * Ensures assigned Parks and Recreation activities are conducted in accordance with applicable City policies, procedures, rules, and safety requirements.

• Represents the City and Parks and Recreation Department at meetings, events, activities, and community functions as assigned. * Maintains positive and professional relationships with City officials, employees, residents, community organizations, and the public. * Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of parks and recreation programs and services, program and event planning, community engagement, customer service, facility scheduling and rentals, general administration, recordkeeping, reporting, basic budgeting, office procedures, computer applications, and applicable City policies and safety practices.

Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing multiple activities and priorities; developing programs and community events; communicating effectively with individuals and groups; providing professional customer service; preparing reports, schedules, correspondence, presentations, and other materials; using computers and standard office software; and resolving routine problems and concerns.

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment; coordinate multiple programs, activities, events, meetings, and priorities; communicate clearly and professionally orally and in writing; work effectively with City officials, employees, residents, organizations, volunteers, vendors, and the public; represent the City professionally; adapt to changing priorities and community needs; attend evening and weekend activities, meetings, and events as required; maintain confidentiality; and establish effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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. * Experience coordinating programs, activities, events, community initiatives, or facility rentals preferred.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is primarily administrative and program-coordination in nature but may occur in community centers, parks, recreation facilities, and outdoor event settings.

The employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and occasionally lift, carry, move, or arrange supplies, equipment, tables, chairs, decorations, or other materials associated with programs and events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in City offices, community centers, parks, recreation facilities, outdoor locations, and public events. The position involves regular interaction with the public and may require responding to questions, requests, concerns, or complaints. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary.

Attendance at Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings, City Commission work sessions, and other meetings or activities may be required. EQUIPMENT OPERATED Computers, standard office equipment, telephones and communication devices, printers and copiers, audio/visual and presentation equipment, and equipment and supplies associated with Parks and Recreation programs, activities, facilities, and events.

DISCLAIMER This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, or working conditions.

Duties and responsibilities

may be modified or expanded as necessary to meet the needs of the City. The City of Millersville reserves the right to revise this job description as organizational needs, programs, services, laws, regulations, or operational requirements change. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The City of Millersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.