Position Description: Position Responsibilities: 30.00% - Manages and supervises all assigned employees (e.g., schedules and assigns tasks; interviews job applicants; recommends the hiring of job applicants; recommends discipline; recommends and adjusts pay assignments; evaluates performance; receives employee complaints; approves the approval of leave requests; attends or participates in meetings in which policy questions are reviewed or discussed; develops and implements policy; recommends policy changes; has access to other employees personnel files; has access to financial data used in monitoring organization revenue/income); trains and motivates assigned staff. 30.00% - Develops and oversees year-round athletic programs; plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, schedules, and implements athletic programs and special events; manages facilities as scheduled; evaluates and revises programs based on interest and attendance; purchases goods; supervises classes, workshops, and activities for persons engaged in recreation programs and co-sponsored programs. 15.00% - Serves as liaison with Parks and Recreation and other departments in all community events; promotes the department to other community organizations, boards, and associations; promotes public awareness of the program through fliers, brochures, presentations, social media posts, media events, and news releases; responds to public inquiries about recreation programs via telephone or e-mail and solves patron complaints; updates and maintains the citys recreation website and social media platforms. 10.00% - 4. May assist and volunteer for special events and activities held within the Parks and Recreation Department; may serve as back-up for the front desk. Serves as Recreation Center Manager on Duty during assigned times. 5.00% - 9. Prepares capital and operating budgets and makes recommendations; records and monitors departmental expenditures and income to ensure compliance with budget; provides ongoing financial activity information and reports as necessary; inputs concession revenue. 5.00% - 11. Acquires and maintains youth sport team sponsorships; maintains youth recreation scholarship fund; may serve on the administration team for the corporate challenge. 5.00% - Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: - budgeting; payroll practices and procedures; interviewing; office practices and procedures; *City/department goals and objectives; *City/department policies and procedures; *workplace safety practices and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; supervisory principles and practices; computer software; community resources and services; public relations; records management; personnel administration; office management; project management; government structure and process; state, federal, and local laws and/or regulations; labor relations; employee training and development; local geographical area; English grammar and spelling; recreation facility certification/licensure requirements; *emergency medical care procedures; first aid practices. Skill in: - word processing; computer operation; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation; operation of athletic/recreation equipment/tools. Ability to: - carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with variety of variables within somewhat unfamiliar context; apply management principles to solve agency problems; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; exercise independent judgment and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; select most qualified applicant according to specifications for referral; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; copy records precisely without error; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; prepare and deliver speeches and presentations; conduct effective interviews; communicate effectively; train or instruct others; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships; resolve complaints; travel to and gain access to work site. Physical Requirements: Employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid); is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, hazardous waste; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or life threatening situations; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; this is considered light work and the employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the physical demands required of the position in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labors (D.O.L.) physical demands strength ratings. The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Additional Information:

Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter by applying online at vandaliaohio.org. For more information about this position, please review the recruiting brochure.

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