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

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising the operation of large metropolitan parks or complex community service zones with complex recreation programs and facilities such as stadiums, lakes, atoll pools, equestrian centers, marinas, tennis centers, ballfields and handball courts. Emphasis of the work is on planning and supervising the work of subordinate park and recreation managers, complex zone maintenance, revenue producing activities, and program development and administration. Duties include program planning and implementation, community meetings, coordination of complex special events and complex maintenance activities. Work is performed with considerable independence of action within the scope of 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 supervisors engaged in supervising specialized programs in moderately complex metropolitan parks.

Plans and develops recreation program framework; delegates program planning tasks to subordinate managers and coordinates program implementation; evaluates program effectiveness and makes recommendations to superiors concerning changes in program objectives.

Assists subordinates in program administration at a complex or moderately complex metropolitan park; provides assistance on unusual or difficult problems; coordinates and monitors safety and energy conservation programs.

Meets with community leaders to discuss overall recreation needs; discusses program deficiencies and conducts large-scale publicity campaigns to promote program interest and participation; handles sensitive or unusual community criticisms.

Attends conferences and workshops to exchange information, develop new services and coordinate efforts with other agencies to reduce duplication of services.

Participates in policy development; recommends new methods, programs and equipment; 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

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

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

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

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

Considerable knowledge of community characteristics and particular programming needs.

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

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

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

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations.

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

Ability to coordinate recreation and maintenance activities at complex facilities.

Ability to supervise preparation of records and reports.

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

Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

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