NOTICE...JOB OPENING FOR
RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT

RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT

General Statement of Duties:  Primarily directs the City’s recreation program; does related work as required.  Employee should also be prepared to reorganize the department to integrate additional City services as necessary.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:  The employee in this class is responsible for the general administration, development, marketing and direction of the year round recreation program for all groups, ages and interest levels within the City and for the necessary physical facilities to make programs effective.  The employee functions with a wide latitude of technical and administrative discretion within the framework of broad policies established by the Wyandotte Recreation Commission.

Examples of Work:  (Illustrative Only)

·        Plans and directs and expanding, flexible program of recreational activities for all segments, groups, ages and interest levels of the City;

·        Allocates and supervises the work of the staff;

·        Provides programs of training for staff members;

·        Performs planning and research studies of local conditions affecting recreation and develops long-range programs to meet these needs;

·        Directs the acquisition, design, construction and operation of recreation facilities and areas under control of the department;

·        Develops, supports, controls and administers the budget for the department;

·        Interprets the program through press releases and other publicity, through representation on interagency councils and committees and community addresses, and through the organization and encouragement of neighborhood councils and other interested groups;

·        Prepares or directs the preparation of departmental records and periodic and special reports;

·        Pursues funding for programs through grants, donations, and sponsorship;

·        Conducts recreational activities on occasion as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Employee should be well-versed in broad management skills including marketing, personnel management, organizational behavior and structure, and financial management.  Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of City recreational work and its administration; thorough knowledge of the principals and methods of park and playground planning and development; ability to develop and execute a well-rounded program of recreational activities; ability to cooperate with and interpret recreational philosophies to City authorities, public and private groups and agencies and to the general public; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with subordinates and to promote and maintain high morale and enthusiasm; good judgment; good physical condition.  Ability to identify and acquire funding for City programs through various methods.

Requirements:

·        Bachelors Degree in related field required

·        Certification from the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association (preferred)

·        5 years of experience in management position or recreation management (preferred)

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS JOB,
SUBMIT THE BELOW APPLICATION TO:

Department of Administrative Services,
3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI  48192,
 

Link to: General Employment Application