Campus Recreation Director jobs in Stamford, CT

Description of Work

Position Definition: Under the Direction of the Director of Recreation and Parks, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a broad range of public recreation activities including sports and fitness, social and cultural, special events, camps, aquatics, youth, teen, adult, and senior programs; and life enhancements.

General Duties: Works with the City’s Personnel Department and Director to hire the appropriate recreation staff. Plans, assigns, and directs the activities of employees engaged in the promotion, operation, and maintenance of the City's Recreation and Parks Department's programs. Assists the Director and Parks Superintendent in the preparation and administration of the recreation division’s budgets for programs, services, and facilities (Re: community recreation centers, swimming pools etc.). Determines the need for equipment and capital improvement projects related to recreation. Coordinates and organizes information for the Central Reservation and Scheduling System, working with the Systems Coordinator. registration for recreation programs and events as well as rentals, for athletic fields, and outdoor pavilions. Orders equipment supplies and materials within budgetary limitations. Reviews and approves purchase requests from staff to verify expenditure and necessity. Monitors budget expenditures and revenue collection in all Recreation related program areas. Performs public relations duties and services and maintains effective communication between City agencies, boards, community organizations and shareholders. Provides exceptional customer service while investigating and responding to inquiries and complaints relating to citizen use and or participation in and of recreation programs and facilities. Works with the Director to determine present and future program and facility needs, goals, and objectives for the recreation division areas. Works within the marketing and communications systems of the City to achieve attendance and participation goals. Cultivates volunteer and business partnerships as well as sponsorship opportunities for the Recreation and Parks Department.

Additional Duties: Develops evaluation criteria for individual programs. Establishing metrics and measurements of programs. Directs the research, analysis, and preparation of special reports, studies, and surveys. Provides input into and assists in the development of short and long-range recreation plans. Maintains records, program statistics, attendance, and program outcomes. Supervises and directs staff and conducts evaluations and progressive discipline with the consultation of the Director and the Personnel office. Attends external conferences, workshops and seminars to stay abreast of parks and recreation trends while initiating best practices throughout the organization.

Supervised By: Receives Direction direction from the Director of Recreation and Parks.

Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive every task or responsibility.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have a passion and vision for recreation programming and exercise independent judgment and ingenuity in accomplishing program objectives and interpreting the needs and desires of the public. Ability to acquire the skills to use data processing equipment and software to secure more effective and efficient operations including Microsoft, a Central Reservation and Scheduling System (such as Active -Net), and MUNIS. Knowledge of the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) Accreditation process

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or Childhood and Family Education or a related field and five years of municipal recreation management and programming, or five years of a sports or teen or youth guidance programs including three years in a supervisory role

Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and maintain eligibility requirements and endorsement(s) to operate a City vehicle. A Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is preferred.

This position is a grade 6.

The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer