This is professional and supervisory work with administrative responsibility in the management of neighborhood parks or a small metropolitan park.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising the operation of neighborhood parks with varied recreation programs and facilities such as ballfields, tennis courts and recreation centers, or a pool and park. Emphasis of the work is on planning and supervising the work of subordinate recreation and maintenance personnel, routine facility maintenance and program administration. Duties include program planning and implementation, activity scheduling, revenue producing activities and coordination of special events. Work is performed independently within the scope of departmental rules, regulations and program policy. Supervision is exercised over subordinate maintenance supervisors, maintenance employees and recreational specialists engaged in recreational programming and facility maintenance. Supervision is received from a park and recreation supervisor who reviews work for achievement of desired objectives through periodic facility inspections, personal conferences and written reports.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate recreation and maintenance personnel engaged in conducting a limited recreation program, organized athletic events, games, and special or generalized classes of instruction for all age groups in a variety of recreational activities.

Coordinates activities of crews engaged in landscape maintenance procedures such as fertilization and pest control; issues work orders for repair of equipment or facilities by various tradesmen; identifies needs for renovation or replacement of facilities or equipment.

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinates engaged in the maintenance of a bayfront park or atoll pool and park; directs maintenance activities such as litter removal, parking lot clean-up, trimming of trees and shrubs, edging, mowing, watering, fertilization, non-selective weed control and ballfield maintenance.

Plans, directs and coordinates a diversified program of aquatic events and activities of a swimming pool facility; operates pool filtration plant, chlorination system and backwashing process; prepares and submits required reports

related to pool operation required by state and county health department authorities.

Assists subordinates in program administration of a small facility; offers advice and assistance on unusual or difficult problems; directs safety and energy conservation programs.

Meets with organized groups and individuals in order to define specific needs and interests and to adapt the program to such factors.

Confers with supervisors to plan overall county programs and maintain maximum participation; schedules diversified recreation activities; rearranges work schedules in the event of postponement or cancellation.

Prepares reports on facility operation, maintenance and participation; makes recommendations concerning program application and possible improvements; prepares budget estimates.

Requisitions equipment, materials and supplies and maintains inventory.

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

Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public park and recreation operations.

Knowledge of various activities which make up a comprehensive recreation program, and equipment requirements of all common recreational activities.

Knowledge of maintenance requirements of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, pool facilities and other recreational facilities.

Knowledge of animal, fish and plant life found in park and surrounding areas.

Knowledge of the safety hazards inherent in the use of the types of facilities to which assigned and of necessary precautionary measures.

Knowledge of budget preparation procedures including revenue and expenditure forecasts and fiscal control methods.

Knowledge of first aid principles and practices.

Some knowledge of community characteristics and particular programming needs.

Some knowledge of turf management, fertilizing, irrigation and preventive maintenance.

Some knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to select games and activities suitable to the needs and desires of all age groups.

Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations.

Ability to keep records and to prepare and submit reports.

Ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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

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