Parks and Recreation Manager

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, park management, urban planning, public administration, business administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in recreation or related field.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license or have the ability to obtain on upon hire.
• Ability to work irregular hours which include evenings and weekends.

Under supervision of the Public Services Director, perform administrative, supervisory and operations tasks, as well as the acquisition, planning, development, management and maintenance of all parks, recreation areas, parkways, landscaped areas and related facilities and buildings. Oversee the daily operations and management of Parks and Recreation, including staff. Coordinate directly with appropriate maintenance and management staff on immediate and strategic implementation of parks maintenance and improvements. In partnership with appropriate project managers, coordinate and manage special and capital projects related to parks, greenspaces and recreational programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise and evaluate Parks and Recreation personnel. Monitor all activities and operations of the department; set goals and objectives and establish guidelines for performance.
• Acquire, plan and supervise the design, construction and maintenance of recreation facilities.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and project managers on routine, special repair and capital projects.
• Responsible for oversight of all department programs and efforts. Including, monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of recreation areas, facilities and services.
• Investigate local conditions and develop immediate and long range plans through analysis of community recreation needs.
• Prepare budgets and direct expenditures of parks and recreation funds. Maintain expense records.
• Prepare and submit payroll for full-time, part-time, program, event and seasonal employees.
• Oversee and manage all parks and recreation accounts payable.
• Develop revenue strategies and alternative funding sources for programs and improvements.
• Collaborate to build partnerships and provide professional expertise with other City departments, neighborhoods, regional, state and national organizations on matters related to parks and recreation, as well as quality of life, health and environmental initiatives.
• Improve division efficiencies and develop policies relevant to operations based on best practices.
• Perform public relation duties; such as responding to complaints, enforcing rules and policies.
• Responsible for marketing and publicizing department efforts.
• Participate in long range planning efforts pertaining to parks and recreation.
• Performs other related duties as required that may not be specifically listed in the job description, but that are within the general responsibility level typically associated with this class of work.
• Work hours will be irregular including evenings and weekends.

Examples of Duties

• May represent the department to outside groups and organizations, as well as participate in community and professional groups and committees in an effort to form partnerships and provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Coordinate and monitor contracts.
• Facilitate and implement high level projects regarding Devou Park, the Licking River Greenway, Riverfront Commons and other projects, as assigned.
• Serve as a City representative for the Covington Recreation Improvement Foundation.
• Provide backup to clerical staff for tasks such as answering phones, assisting with registration and permitting on recreation related maters.