Assistant Director of Leisure Services; Operations

Overview

This position is responsible for directing assigned department leisure services operations.

• Directs the operations of assigned department recreation centers, athletic complexes, and tennis center.

• Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.

• Serves as maintenance liaison to the city’s Public Works, General Services, IT and Utilities department; communicates maintenance needs for non-routine projects at department facilities.

• Manages and directs the maintenance of public playgrounds in accordance with National Recreation and Parks Association playground standards; inspects playgrounds for proper maintenance and oversees inspections performed by staff; evaluated playgrounds for replacements and repairs.

• Supervises department construction projects; meets and coordinates with architects, engineers, construction firms, and other city departments.

• Writes and seeks public and private grants for funding of projects; serves as liaison to Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs regarding recreational grant processes.

• Works with civic clubs and other community groups to manage sponsor ships and funding relationships for facilities and facility improvements.

• Represents the department and its facilities, operations, and projects to the city commission, recreation advisory board and any news media.

• Develops equipment and bids specifications for construction projects; prepares any bid packages and research options that would serve best to meet the needs of the public and leisure services department.

• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.

• Supervises the maintenance of park trails including Forever Wild property; serves as liaison to the State Lands Division.

• Studies local and national trends and conditions and assists in the development of short- and long-range master plans to meet the recreational and facility needs of the City of Dothan.

• Plans for future needs and facilities in conjunction with other staff.

• Performs the duties of the Director in his or her absence as assigned.

• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of athletic facility operations.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in parks and recreation administration, the management of programs and activities, and the acquisition and maintenance of facilities.

• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of event and tournament management principles.

• Knowledge of budget management principles.

• Knowledge of project management principles.

• Knowledge of grant management principles.

• Knowledge of personnel management principles.

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in problem solving.

• Skill in prioritizing and planning.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

The Director of Leisure Services assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

Guidelines include safety guidelines, building codes, Health Department regulations, grant requirement, ADA requirements, sports sanctioning body rules, local sports guidelines, the Consumer Product Safety Handbook for Playgrounds, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• The work consists of varied management and supervisory duties. Changing priorities contribute to the complexity of the work.

• The purpose of this position is to direct parks and recreation operations, and facilities. Successful performance ensures the efficient and effective delivery of those services to city residents and visitors.

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, contractors, vendors, elected and appointed officials, community groups, business owners, representatives of Dothan City Schools, and the public.

• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services.