Assistant Campus Recreation Director jobs in North Carolina

• Assists Parks & Recreation Director with CAPRA Accreditation.
• Coordinates and directs duties and tasks related to special events and recreation programs conducted by the department. 
• Supervises positions as assigned.
• Oversees required safety training and certifications (CPR/AED/First Aid) for all staff and provides required information to Human Resources for personnel records.
• Serves as department risk management liaison. 
• Assists with developing policies and operating procedures for the department.
• Compiles relevant data and assists with long-range planning and recommendations for departmental improvements.
• Prepares, coordinates and participates in an expanding and flexible program of activities for the community.
• Makes periodic inspections of Parks and Recreation facilities.
• Assists with preparation of the departmental budget requests.
• Assists in the administration of a departmental plan, such as recommending goals and objectives and maintaining performance measures.
• Maintains involvement in the community by working with both internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Receives and utilizes input from advisory boards, community groups, and individuals regarding the recreation and park needs and issues.
• Makes recommendations regarding the overall development of Parks and Recreation programs.
• Prepares grant and sponsorship applications and related reports.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports as assigned.
• Oversees department in the absence of the Director.
• Performs other duties as required.

Reporting Relationship:  This position reports to the Parks and Recreation Director.

Working Conditions:

• Employee exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, both hot and cold weather.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.

• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds constantly. 

• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures.

Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in recreation administration or related degree.

Experience:  Experience of an increasingly responsible nature in Municipal Recreation; Supervisory experience required; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of local government recreation and administration.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of park, greenway, and playground planning, development, and maintenance.

• Thorough knowledge of cultural resources programming.

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public administration regarding departmental personnel and budget administration.

• Ability to develop and execute a well-rounded program of recreational, athletic, and cultural activities.

• Ability to interpret and cooperate with recreational philosophies.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas orally and in writing.

• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, town officials, and members of the community.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid North Carolina driver license required; CPRP certification preferred.