This is advanced administrative and supervisory work in the management of a large complex metropolitan park and Youth Education Town facility.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising, directing and coordinating operations, maintenance and programming of a large complex metropolitan park and Youth Education Town center. Responsibilities include directing center programming activities and evaluating their effectiveness, overseeing daily maintenance of buildings and grounds, ensuring that outdoor recreational facilities are maintained in a safe and playable condition, meeting with a variety of community-based organizations to discuss community programming needs, and preparing and administering the annual budget for operations. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in managing Y.E.T. center activities and park operations. Supervision is exercised through subordinate supervisors over professional, maintenance and clerical employees. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and inspections for effective management of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises and manages park operations consisting of facilities including a recreation building, basketball court, track, baseball field, lake, open spaces, and the Youth Education Town center.

Plans, supervises and administers the work of subordinates engaged in Youth Education Center programming including tutorial assistance, adult education, vocational skills, volunteer training, computer training, job interview techniques, good-life program, recreation and sports, cultural arts, special events, and senior citizen programming.

Reviews and analyzes scope of services provided and evaluates their effectiveness in meeting community needs.

Conducts research and formulates plans to promote increased use of facilities.

Coordinates building and grounds maintenance; supervises maintenance employees engaged in the maintenance of buildings and outdoor recreational facilities; initiates work orders as required.

Meets with various community-based organizations to review programming and coordinate future programming to meet the needs of the community.

Prepares budget estimates and forecasts; oversees expenditures; seeks funding opportunities and partnerships with community-based organizations; prepares grant proposals.

Produces monthly brochures detailing offerings of educational and recreational programming.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public park and recreation management.

Thorough knowledge of the organization and operations, maintenance requirements and activities of a large complex park facility.

Thorough knowledge of the programming and activities of a Youth Education Town center.

Thorough knowledge of safety hazards and precautionary measures pertaining to various types of park and recreation facilities.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to direct and coordinate operational and programming activiites at a large complex park and Youth Education Town center.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, the public, and various officials representing community-based organizations.

Ability to prepare and administer an annual budget for park facility operations.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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