GREENVILLE COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT
CLASS DESCRIPTION
2006
CLASS TITLE: THERAPEUTICS MANAGER
RECREATION DIVISION
GRADE 23 EXEMPT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
The purpose of the class is to plan, coordinate and supervise a County-wide program of
recreational and leisure activities for individuals with disabilities; and to perform related
professional, administrative and supervisory work as required. This class works within broad
policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting
progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in
this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the
class as necessary.
Plans, coordinates and supervises a County-wide program of recreational and leisure activities for
individuals with disabilities.
Ensures program compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, District
policies and procedures, and standards of safety.
Supervises assigned staff; supervisory duties include scheduling; instructing; assigning, reviewing
and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; assisting with the
selection of new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee discipline
and discharge.
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes
recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
Recruits, trains and supervises the work of program volunteers.
Prepares and administers budget(s); prepares related records and reports.
Solicits community / corporate sponsorships, partnerships and donations to support assigned
programs and activities.
Plans, coordinates and implements programs and events for disabled citizens, including but not
limited to Special Olympics events, athletic tournaments and other competitions and activities.
Coordinates with Marketing division to promote programs, events and activities to the public.
Evaluates programs for effectiveness; implements changes as appropriate to improve programs
and service delivery.
Coordinates transportation for program participants to activities and events.
Travels to meetings and athletic competitions.
CLASS TITLE: THERAPEUTICS MANAGER – RECREATION DIVISION
Procures needed supplies and materials.
Prepares records and reports as required.
Participates in department marketing and public relations efforts; coordinates with Marketing
division when making public presentations to inform the public about assigned projects and
programs.
Coordinates assigned activities and functions with those of other divisions, departments,
municipalities and outside agencies as appropriate.
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding
areas of responsibility.
Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including preparing reports and
correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending
meetings, answering the telephone, etc.
Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job
knowledge and skills.
INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS
DATA INVOLVEMENT:
Requires coordinating or determining time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on
analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities.
PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT:
Requires supervising or leading others by determining work procedures, assigning duties,
maintaining harmonious relations and promoting efficiency.
INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS:
Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience,
such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may
service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
REASONING REQUIREMENTS:
Requires performing supervisory work involving policy and guidelines, solving both people- and
work-related problems.
MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates
and percentages.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
CLASS TITLE: THERAPEUTICS MANAGER – RECREATION DIVISION
Requires reading journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups
of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other
organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials
using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires doing professional-level work requiring the application of principles and practices in a
wide range of administrative, technical or managerial methods in the solution of administrative or
technical problems; or the coordination of entry-level managerial work; requires general
understanding of operating policies and procedures and the ability to apply these to complex
administrative problems; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent
exposure to unusual pressures.
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:
Requires Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, special education or a closely related
field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires two years of relevant experience to include working with people with disabilities.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:
Requires light-to-medium work that involves walking or standing much of the time and also
involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill,
adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or
limits of accuracy.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or
humid conditions, traffic.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.
CLASS TITLE: THERAPEUTICS MANAGER – RECREATION DIVISION
JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS
JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS:
Responsible for actions of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers,
customers, clients, volunteers or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid
environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Greenville County Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the District
to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and
current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.