Director of Recreation

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or related field and ten (10) years of related work experience;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• First Aid/ CPR, AED and Darkness To Light certifications/training are required within one year of employment.
• Preferred Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP);
• Preferred National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.

The Recreation Director is responsible for the development and administration of a variety of social, cultural and recreational opportunities for Town residents.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the Recreation Department of the Town of Mount Pleasant.
• Conducts meetings with subordinates to give guidance, answer questions and encourages training and development opportunities.
• Interacts with the Town Administrator and elected officials concerning recreational aspects of Town services.
• Prepares, develops materials, attends and participates in monthly committee and council meetings.
• Approves standards establishing quality and quantity of work.
• Develops departmental policies/procedures and to insure such are in compliance with Town policies/procedures as well as NRPA accreditation standards.
• Performs the personnel function of the department including final authority for all hiring, training and disciplining of employees.
• Coordinates and interacts with other agencies representing other municipal and county governments.
• Responsible for the Recreation Department’s role and implementation of role in the Town’s Emergency Preparation and Response course of action.
• Interacts with public concerning events and incidents that arise as a result of programs offered.
• Attends and participates in any scheduled activities.
• Performs other related assigned duties.