Recreation Superintendent

The Recreation Superintendent is responsible for directs and supervises the Citys recreation operations including the planning development promotion and evaluation of recreation programs and special events and the supervision and coordination of day-to-day operations of the Winchester Building Spring Hill Community Senior Center and other offsite Recreational spaces. Assigned areas of responsibility may include any combination of athletics; special interest classes; senior adult programs; facility rentals; park shelter rentals; administrative services; special events; and educational courses. This is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Marketing Communications & Community Engagement

• Coordinates with the Director of Parks and Recreation and Parks and Recreation staff for the promotion of departmental marketing on social media platforms website and with other visual marketing materials publications and news releases.
• Coordinates the promotion of City-wide recreation and community services with other staff divisions and departments.
• Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information relating to operations projects and activities.

• Plans develops and organizes recreation programs and activities to offer well-rounded offerings to the public.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs through a variety of assessment tools including surveys feedback and data and takes appropriate action.
• Provides significant input into long-range plans for Recreation operations in the form of written or oral reports.

• Develops procedures and systems for program registration and facility scheduling and oversees the reservation and registration system.

• Selects trains develops schedules and evaluates personnel in assigned areas.
• Directs coordinates and reviews the work plan for recreation staff; assigns work activities projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

• Prepares the annual budget for assigned areas of responsibility and maintains budget control of expenses throughout the year.
• Participates in the development and administration of the divisions annual budget.
• Forecasts funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; monitors expenditures and revenues; recommends adjustments as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Recreation Administration or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience in organizing coordinating and supervising a variety of recreational programs.

• Knowledge of the operational characteristics services and activities of municipal recreational programs.
• Knowledge of the theories principles operational practices and trends of public recreation program development and administration including laws regulations and safety measures used in the operation of recreational programs.
• Familiarity with the operations of the City of Spring Hill public parks and recreational facilities.
• Experience using RecDesk or similar recreation management software.
• Understanding of budgeting processes and tracking/analyzing financial data for department operations.
• Understanding of acquiring quotes requisitioning and managing contracts for services related to park operations.
• Knowledge of recruitment and staff management including interviewing hiring and developing training plans for new employees.
• Ability to manage a team including four part-time recreation assistants and provide clear direction and support.
• Ability to work with the public to ensure a positive experience in the parks and recreational facilities.
• Ability to collaborate with other city departments such as the Communications Department and community stakeholders to meet organizational goals.
• Ability to manage events for audiences ranging from 500 to 5000 attendees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation
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Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications. The City reserves the right to assign modify or remove duties and responsibilities as operational needs require. Nothing in this job description creates an express or implied contract of employment. Employment with the City remains at will unless otherwise provided by applicable law or written agreement.