This is professional and supervisory work with administrative responsibility in the management of moderately complex metropolitan parks or a community service zone.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising the operation of moderately complex metropolitan parks or community service zones with moderately complex recreation programs and facilities such as ballfields, tennis centers, recreation centers, handball courts, pools and parks. Emphasis of the work is on planning and supervising the work of subordinate park and recreation managers, zone or park maintenance, revenue producing activities, and program development and administration. Duties include program planning and implementation, community meetings, coordination of moderately complex special events, and maintenance activities. Work is performed with considerable independence of action in accordance with departmental rules, regulations and program policy. Supervision is exercised over subordinate park and recreation supervisors, maintenance supervisors, and recreational specialists engaged in recreational programming and facility maintenance. Supervision is received from a senior park and recreation supervisor who reviews work for achievement of desired objectives through periodic zone or facility inspections, personal conferences and written reports.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate park and recreation managers engaged in supervising recreation and maintenance programs consisting of organized athletic events, games, instructional classes and facility maintenance.

Coordinates activities of roving crews engaged in landscape maintenance procedures such as pruning, transplanting of large plant materials or tree removal; reviews work orders for repair of equipment or facilities; evaluates needs for renovation or replacement of facilities or equipment.

Coordinates diversified program events in a community service zone or metropolitan park; directs subordinate staff engaged in organizing competitive team sports activities; schedules special events.

Assists subordinates in program administration at a group of neighborhood parks or a small metropolitan park; provides assistance with difficult or unusual problems; coordinates safety and energy conservation programs.

Organizes and supervises recreational programs to satisfy community interests and needs; conducts tournaments in various athletic events; participates in rules committee work; develops programs in handicraft or dancing; handles publicity and awards to promote interest and participation.

Coordinates the activities of a number of roving crews assigned to a maintenance district; inspects parks, determines maintenance procedures; prepares reports and monitors budget expenditures.

Attends conferences and workshops to exchange information; develops new services and coordinates efforts with other agencies to reduce duplication of services.

Participates in policy development, recommends new methods, programs and equipment and develops procedures to increase recreation and maintenance efficiency.

Prepares annual budget estimates and monitors expenditures; requisitions equipment and supplies and prepares periodic reports.

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

Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of public park and recreation operations.

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

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

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

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

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

Knowledge of community characteristics and particular programming needs.

Knowledge of turf management, fertilizing, irrigation and preventive maintenance.

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 coordinate recreation and maintenance activities at a variety of facilities.

Ability to coordinate and plan comprehensive recreation programs that satisfy community needs.

Ability to supervise preparation of records and reports.

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

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

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