Assistant Director of Recreation

The Assistant Director of Recreation is responsible for supervision of managers who oversee recreational services such as public pools, public skating, park ambassador program, and recreational programs related to their position. The oversight is in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the Commissioners of Manheim Township. Assist Recreation Director with short- and long- range planning to include budget development and oversight.

Essential functions

• Supervise the respective roles assigned to the recreation department staff in their performance of work duties and responsibilities. Provide direction and feedback in the evaluation of the department's delivery of programs, services, and facilities; assist with problem solving and resolution.
• Communicate and enforce township and department policies and procedures with the department's full-time, part-time, seasonal, and volunteer staff. Dialogue with Recreation Director, Township Managers and the Human Resource Department regarding disciplinary matters.
• Oversee full-time managers and services provided by the Recreation Department. Assess planning needs and ensure uniformity and consistency in the establishment and application of policies and procedures of services the Township provides.
• Provide recommendations for hiring staff, wage rates, disciplinary action, and the potential discharge of department staff. Approve or deny personnel time-off requests and departmental payroll in the Recreation Directors absence when necessary.
• Oversee and evaluate the department's technology resources. Recommend operating or program applications to increase department effectiveness. Keep inventory of hardware, recommend changes, additions, upgrades to software(s), and provide guidance to staff on technology initiatives.
• Ensure customer service standards are met at our recreation facilities by offering training, coaching, and advice to full-time, part-time, seasonal, and volunteer staff on how to better serve the public.
• Assist Recreation Director with departmental budget by providing recommended changes, including summaries and detailed justification for requests. Provide assistance in the monitoring and control of expenditures.
• Assist with and initiate higher level projects in relation to the Recreation Department's short-term and long-term goals.
• Promote interdepartmental communication and cooperation. Interact with other Manheim Township department staff, Manheim Township School District representatives, local community groups, agencies, and others to develop, coordinate, or recommend recreation activities and opportunities.
• Work with staff to resolve operation, personnel, and customer problems. Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public and follow up with an appropriate course of action; meet with other representatives of the public, township, and agencies to discuss problems or questions regarding recreation programs, activities, or services.
• Assist with after hour and weekend on-call for recreational programs and services.

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Preferred Education and Experience

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.