Job Descriptions
Position Title:
Administrator of Park and Recreation District
Department:
Elizabeth Park and Recreation
Supervisor:
Elected Board of Directors
JOB SUMMARY
This Position plans, directs and implements the overall administration of a well-rounded
park and recreation program that meets the needs of residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinates, implements & supervises various capital projects
Develops and coordinates long range and short term department goals
Makes presentations to Board, civic groups and the general public
Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and general public
Studies procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Forecasts annual expenses, revenues and trends for the department’s
Administration, Recreation and Maintenance divisions
Attends and participates in relevant workshops and seminars
Plans, develops and recommends changes in recreation programs and park
facilities including expansion and/or remodeling
Directs, plans, manages, and reviews the operations of the department divisions
including Administration, Recreation, and Maintenance
Conducts hiring process on potential employees.
Facilitates training and job familiarization of new employees
Manages through others the maintenance of park facilities and park land,
recreation programs, and cultural activities for the Elizabeth Park and Recreation
District
Determines marketing strategies for programs and set fees
Oversees construction and inspection of new facilities
Assures special populations are adequately served
Expedites ordering and distribution of recreational equipment and park
maintenance materials
Performs a variety of confidential and sensitive assignments
Selects, trains, supervises and directs the work of employees and consistently
applies policies and procedures in an equitable manner
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Cooperates, assists, and communicates timely, accurately and effectively with all
departments, maintaining a positive environment and positive communications
with fellow employees and the public to achieve mutual goals
Responsible for enhancing employee performance through establishing and
communicating clear expectations and evaluating performance in a fair and
professional manner
Committed to creating a positive learning environment by identifying the needs of
individual employees and developing skills through training, coaching, and
counseling
Works with an elected Board and operates, at times, in a sensitive political
atmosphere
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge of trends in recreation, festivals and events programming
Knowledge of marketing and public relations
Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws
Skill in interpersonal relations
Knowledge of principles and practices of recreational programming and parks
management
Knowledge of park design, construction and maintenance
Good customer service skills (in person, phone, email)
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a team management environment
Possess ability to write and prepare well thought reports for the Board of
Directors
Other Requirements
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Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver's license.
Must pass a criminal background investigation.
Must maintain a level of mental and physical fitness required to perform the essential
functions of this classification.
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Physical Requirements:
To perform the essential functions of the classification, incumbents must be able to meet
the following physical requirements: must regularly talk, hear/listen, see/observe, sit, stand
and walk; must regularly demonstrate fine motor skills; must occasionally exert up to 10
pounds of force.
WORK SCHEDULE
The initial work schedule for this classification will be full-time, Monday through
Friday. Early mornings, evenings and weekend work may be occasionally
required. Overtime may be occasionally required.
The requirements included in this job description are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.