5. PRSR Item # 5.
City of
Elk_
liver
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPhersonCr`r, Director of Planning
DATE: January 12, 2002
SUBJECT: Discuss Park Department
Attachments
• Draft Job Description - Park and Recreation Director
The first step in establishing a Park and Recreation Department is to hire the Director. As
• discussed with the City Council,a Director is proposed to be hired in 2003. Attached for
your review and discussion is a draft job description for a Park and Recreation Director.
Additional research is probably required from other cities,however,we can begin with this
draft.
An update regarding the maintenance changes may be available for discussion as well.
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City of Elk River
City of
` El Park and Recreation Director
River Position Description
Department: Immediate Supervisor:
Park and Recreation City Administrator
Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: (date)
Exempt 1/4/02
Positions Supervised:
Recreation Manager,Recreation Programmers,Secretarial Staff,Facility Coordinator,Park Foreman
Position Summary
The Park and Recreation Director is responsible for the oversight of park planning,maintenance
and programming. This position reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for the
development and implementation of the Master Park Plan,Park Capital Improvement Plan/Budget,
and the budget for operation of the department.
Essential Functions
1. Develops and administers,in conjunction with others,the City's park and recreation system
and programs
A. Oversees the preparation of recreation programs and services.
B. Coordinates construction and maintenance of park facilities.
C. Oversees scheduling and use of park facilities.
2. Develops and implements the City's Master Park Plan
A. Plans, directs, and presents the development/revision of Master Park Plan.
B. Updates portions of the Master Park Plan.
C. Coordinates review of land use applications(subdivisions)for consistency with the
Master Park Plan.
D. Monitors trends in parks and recreation for inclusion in the Master Park Plan.
E. Prepares and implements Capital Improvements Plan and Budget.
F. Coordinates long-range regional park planning with other jurisdictions.
G. Coordinates implementation activities with local associations and other
jurisdications.
3. Coordinates activities for the Park and Recreation Commission.
A. Oversees and participates in preparation of agendas and agenda materials.
B. Schedules meetings.
C. Coordinates Capital Improvement budget development for parks.
D. Attends appropriate park development meetings.
4. Performs communication activities.
A. Composes documents and edits written materials.
B. Writes routine correspondence and reports.
C. Delivers presentations to various internal and external groups to provide
• information, encourage use of services, request approval.
D. Receives and responds to requests for information and complaints.
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5. Performs administrative duties.
A. Assists in developing budget.
6. Performs personnel activities.
A. Oversees and conducts employee training.
B. Delegates work and schedules employees and volunteers.
C. Assesses and manages employee performance.
D. Assists/initiates employee selection activities.
E. Performs timely annual performance reviews of all employees supervised.
5. Performs other essential job duties.
A. Regular and timely work attendance.
B. Follows all safety procedures.
C. Participates in safety training.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
❑ Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of groups.
❑ Skill to research and conduct studies related to park and recreation trends and issues.
❑ Ability to manage several projects at one time.
❑ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Council,Park
and Recreation Commission,developers,residents,community groups,youth associations,
and other employees.
❑ Ability to supervise staff and motivate employees to work to their full potential.
❑ Ability to remain up to date on professional knowledge and skills.
❑ Ability to review and update plans.
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Minimum Qualifications
❑ Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation
❑ Three years in municipal parks and recreation with progressive supervisory experience
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Preferred Qualifications
❑ Masters Degree in Parks and Recreation
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