Assistant Recreation Superintendent

If you have the needed qualifications, please complete an application @ www.bellevue.net .

This position will be posted until the position has been filled.

This position is subject to a veterans’ preference.

                   CITY OF BELLEVUE

                   JOB DESCRIPTION

BPMA                                                                                             Hourly Range $30.80 - $41.72  

POSITION TITLE:              Assistant Recreation Superintendent

REPORTS TO:                     Deputy Director Parks and Recreation

SUPERVISES:                      Assists in supervision of:   Recreation Specialist, Seasonal Employees, Tourism Staff

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Assists in the planning, maintaining and directing a comprehensive city-wide

recreational program, and promoting tourism in order to ensure the efficient

provision of services to the community.  An incumbent will be required to work

varying hours during the week, including evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in the planning, maintaining and directing a diversified city-wide recreation

program for all age groups which includes but is not limited to social, physical and

athletic activities, programs and civic meetings.

Assists in the scheduling, organizing and instructing various programs and

activities, including but not limited to, special events, year-round athletic leagues,

family and youth recreation programs, etc.

Inspects recreation fields and facilities for proper use and maintenance to ensure

continuous operation of departmental services.

Assists in the operation of the community swimming pools, including, but not

limited to, planning and scheduling programs and classes, and overseeing daily

operations.

Assists in preparing activity and program schedules including setting rules,

regulations, guideline and fee structures.

Collects registration and rental fees for programs and facilities and issues permits

for ball field usage.

Assists in the coordination of city recreation facilities and programs with

community organizations and inspects recreational facilities and programs for

proper operating procedures.

Assists in the recruitment of volunteers, coaches, sponsors, sports officials for

various social and athletic activities and programs.

Assists in promoting and publicizing programs and activities through the local

media, community organizations and the school system.

Assists in receiving donations from various individuals and/or civic groups, then

disburses the money either according to greatest need or the donor’s request, at

the discretion of the Recreation Superintendent.

Maintains records regarding recreation program attendance and community

response.

Assists in the direction of the operation of the Historical sites, assists in

the supervising and schedules the tourism staff.

Assists in the evaluation and analysis of recreation areas, facilities and services  

and their benefit to the community.

Assists in preparing the annual divisional budget; recommends equipment and

materials for purchase; review and approves requisitions, specifications and

purchase orders covering all expenditures.

Assists in supervisory functions, such as staffing, scheduling work, assigning work

duties, training personnel, handling employee complaints, conducting

performance evaluations, recommending disciplinary actions, and making

hiring/firing recommendations.

Assists in developing departmental plans, goals, policies and procedures.

Assists in developing programs to reduce costs or improve services within the

department.

Assists in making daily operational decisions for the department.

Assists in ensuring the department is compliant with applicable local ordinance

and code, state statute, and federal laws and regulations that govern the activities

of the department.

Assist in preparing and maintaining various records, reports, correspondence and

other departmental documents.

Investigates complaints from employees or the public and takes steps to remedy

conditions that have caused complaints.

Assists in promoting a safe working environment for all employees through

various activities, including, but not limited to, conducting safety awareness

education, reviewing and recommending safety policies, enforcing safety

procedures, and reporting and investigating work related accidents.

Assists in directing and participating in departmental functions at all skill levels, as

needed.

Attends various training courses, seminars and conferences to maintain

knowledge of current trends and developments in job-related skills and

techniques.

Assists in coordinating work and assignments with other departments, outside

agencies and private contractors.

Assists in providing guidance in various departmental tasks, including, but not

limited to, correcting operating problems and ensuring the maintenance of

departmental performance standards.

Assists the Grants Coordinator with the preparation of grant applications and the

administration of grant funding in accordance with contracts, as related to

recreation programs.

Operates a City vehicle, safely and in compliance with traffic laws and regulations,

in the performance of job duties.

Operates standard office equipment in the performance of job duties, i.e. fax

machines, copier, personal computer, calculator, etc.

Performs computer input and retrieval functions utilizing a variety of hardware

and software programs.

Performs accurate mathematical calculations in the performance of job duties.

Performs job duties efficiently while managing frequent interruptions.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with vendors, the

general public, governmental officials, supervisors and co-workers.

Attendance at assigned work location is an essential function.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY:

Ability to uphold the City’s mission statement and core values in the performance

of job duties.

Knowledge of and experience in applying the methods, techniques, materials and

equipment used in the development, implementation and maintenance of public

recreation programs.

Knowledge of the standard requirements of building new indoor and outdoor

facilities and game fields in order to conduct recreation programs.

Knowledge of safety rules and precautions related to recreation, crafts, sports

and swimming pool operation.

Knowledge of competitive sports and the rules and regulations by which they are

governed.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize the English language, proper grammar,

vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.

Ability to promote a safe working environment for all employees by training them

on safety awareness, policies and procedures.

Ability to perform supervisory functions, such as staffing, scheduling work,

assigning work duties, training personnel, handling employee complaints,

conducting performance evaluations, recommending disciplinary actions, and

making hiring/firing recommendations.

Ability to enforce rules and regulations to ensure departmental compliance with

applicable local ordinance and code, state statute, and federal laws and

regulations that govern the activities of the department.

Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, organize and direct diversified recreational

programs adapted to community preferences and needs.

Ability to work with a variety of age groups with diverse needs in social, physical

and athletic activities and programs.

Ability to plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet

deadlines.

Ability to perform job duties efficiently while managing frequent interruptions.

Ability to perform job duties with thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations in the performance of job

duties.

Ability to deal with the general public in a courteous and tactful manner,

exercising discretion and diplomacy.

Ability to exercise independent judgment in the performance of job duties.

Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.

Ability to accurately prepare and maintain various records, reports,

correspondence and other departmental documents.

Ability to perform computer input and retrieval functions utilizing a variety of

hardware and software programs.

Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of job duties, i.e. fax machine, copier, personal computer, calculator, etc.

Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to operate a City vehicle, safely and in compliance with traffic laws and

regulations, in the performance of job duties. 

Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures in the performance of job duties.

Ability to apply proper telephone etiquette.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general

public, governmental officials, co-workers and supervisors.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:

Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire, and maintain it

throughout the course of employment.

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation or a related

field.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting organized recreational

activities.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform

the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors and requires a considerable amount of

physical activity, including extended periods of sitting, walking, running, standing,

kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping, and climbing.  An incumbent

must have the ability to transport themselves to and from various locations

throughout the City and surrounding jurisdictions, and must have the ability to

maneuver over rough terrain on foot.  Duties also required the ability to tolerate

an indoor and outdoor work environment that includes contact with or exposure

to dirt, dust, noise, poor lighting and inclement weather conditions.

An incumbent must have the ability to frequently lift and/or carry equipment,

supplies, and other materials weighing up to 25 lbs., and to occasionally lift

and/or carry equipment, supplies, and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs. 

An incumbent must also possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

necessary to use hands and arms to reach, finger, handle, grasp and feel; climb in

and out of vehicles; and operate the following:  vehicles, computers, tools and

any other equipment that is used to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work hours may occasionally be required in times of darkness.  Noise level is

usually moderate but may be intense, Vision abilities, correctable to normal

ranges, include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception

and the ability to adjust focus.  Communication abilities include the ability to talk

and hear within normal ranges.

Work requires extensive interaction with the general public, and may be stressful when dealing with irate citizens and/or time complaints.

Created/Approved 1/2018

The City of Bellevue is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.  If specific accommodations are needed in order to apply to this position, please contact the Personnel Office at 402-293-3019.