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CITY OF JEFFERSON Parks Recreation Director in JEFFERSON, Iowa
**[POSITION TITLE:[ Director of Parks and Recreation
*[DESCRIPTION OF WORK *[General Statement of Duties: [D[irects and administers the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department. Plans, promotes, organizes and administers public park and recreation services for the entire community. Functions as the primary advisor to the City Council with regard to municipal parks, Greene County Community Center, municipal swimming pool and recreation programs.
**[Supervision Received:[ Works under direct supervision of the City Administrator and reports to Jefferson Park and Recreation Commission.
**[FLSA:[ Exempt
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Directs and participates in the administration and operation of the Jefferson Park and Recreation Department and the Greene County Community Center.
Leads and encourages a team approach within the department; Hires, disciplines and directs employees under his/her control in accordance with City, State and Federal policies.
Reviews and evaluates the performance of those employees directly responsible to him/her on a regular basis. Plans and directs training opportunities for departmental employees.
Defines and delegates authority and responsibility to appropriate subordinates.
Prepares an annual departmental budget request, with appropriate justification, and aids in the development of the proposed annual City budget through JPRD committee; Administers the budget.
Has management responsibility for the maintenance of all parks and related facilities; coordinates with parks maintenance workers on day-to-day needs.
Participates in the development, planning, design, and implementation of Capital Improvement Projects.
Supervise, promote, influence, and evaluate various recreational programs for children and adults.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and fee schedules.
Provide advice and recommendations to city staff members, JPRD board, and City Council.
Prepare factual, clear, concise written reports with specific recommendations.
Keep the appropriate city management and staff members informed on important developments which may affect the administration of City government.
Maintains current knowledge of innovative ideas and developments and recommends changes in current operations and practices where applicable.
Attends meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Makes public presentations and works with the public on an individual basis; answering citizen calls and complaints.
[With support from the Assistant Director, recruits, selects, and trains all employees and volunteers in preparation for various programs.]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}