This is advanced administrative and supervisory work in the management of a large and complex gymnasium, recreation building and metropolitan park facilities and service area.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising, directing and coordinating operations, maintenance and programming of a large complex metropolitan park and gymnasium. 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 the Goulds Gymnasium and park facilities' 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 comprised of a service area which include a gymnasium, recreation building, 400-meter track, three-hole miniature golf course, baseball and softball fields, three full-size basketball courts, four tennis courts and a 50-meter swimming pool.

Plans, supervises and administers the work of subordinates engaged in the provision of community service programs including tutorial assistance, youth mentoring services, swimming and golf instruction for disadvantaged youth, recreation and sports, 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, monitors and authorizes expenditures; seeks funding opportunities and partnerships with community-based organizations; coordinates the proposal of CBO participation in programming funding.

Promotes the provision of community services by participating in community events and functioning as liaison and presenter of available community services and beneficial aspects of such.

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 Goulds Center Park Facility.

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 Community Service 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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