Recreation Center Director

Company: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

ATTENTION Merit System Employees: --Do not apply through this site.If you are a current Merit System employee, please click HERE to log intothe internal career site.Grade 18Click HERE for Salary RangesCLOSE DATE03/05/2021SUMMARY Individuals working as Recreation Center Directors in the Merit System are responsible for overseeing, planning and implementing recreational programs and managing recreational facilities. Such individuals establish policies, procedures and guidelines for athletic programs, leagues and special events. They prepare and monitor the departmental budget, oversee and manage the maintenance activities and inventory for city-wide parks and recreational facilities, and direct subordinate staff in their job duties, providing feedback and training to improve their job performance. Employees in this job class also spend time communicating and interacting with the public, City Officials and the media to gather feedback and promote Parks and Recreation activities and special events.TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Plans, schedules, implements and oversees all Recreation Center events, athletic activities, leagues, programs, and special events
• Oversees the day-to-day operations and management of multiple recreation centers throughout the jurisdiction.
• Develops, oversees, and implements policies, procedures and guidelines for recreation and athletic activities, leagues, programs and special events.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
• Communicates and interacts with various groups of people (e.g., public, recreation center patrons, City Officials, media outlets, etc.) to inform and promote Parks and Recreation activities and special events and to answer questions, handle concerns, and gather feedback.
• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
• Acts as class instructor and game official for various recreation center programs, activities and classes.
• Oversees and manages the upkeep and maintenance activities and inventory of city-wide parks and other recreational facilities to ensure a safe and operational working environment.The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related work history. Please note that restating or replicating these Minimum Qualifications or the information from the Personnel Voard's job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Driver's license.
  • Experience instructing/training individuals or groups.
  • Experience planning and organizing sports leagues, youth leagues, athletic programs, or recreation activities.
  • Experience assisting with facility operations (e.g., inspecting grounds, reporting maintenance issues, performing minor repairs, etc.).
  • Experience reviewing other's performance and delegating and assigning tasks in a work setting.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    None.
    
    COMPETENCIES:
    • Adaptability & Flexibility.
    • Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
    • Leadership & Management.
    • Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
    • Oral Communication & Comprehension.
    • Planning & Organizing.
    • Problem Solving & Decision Making.
    • Professionalism & Integrity.
    • Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
    • Self-Management & Initiative.
    • Teamwork & Interpersonal.
    • Technical and Job-Specific Knowledge.
    • Training & Facilitation.
    • Written Communication & Comprehension.
      CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:
      Knowledge of the necessary methods and techniques of planning recreation programs and activities.
      Knowledge of various sports, games, and recreational activities suitable for individuals within various age groups.
      Knowledge of techniques involved in gathering, compiling, reporting information about programs, projects, policies and outcomes.
      Knowledge of park and grounds construction and maintenance.
      
      WORK ENVIRONMENT:
      Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities such as community civic centers, recreation centers, etc. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
      
      PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
      Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of walking, running, stooping, kneeling, crouching, etc.
      
      DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONSPersons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website: http://www.pbjcal.org/ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations. Full time R0004875 About Us Welcome to JobsQuest! JobsQuest is the gateway to civil service employment in the Merit System of Jefferson County, Alabama. The Merit System is comprised of approximately 8,000 employees in over 800 different kinds of jobs throughout 18 cities and five county-wide agencies within Jefferson County. JobsQuest is administered by The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC).

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