What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks & Recreation Program Leader position at City of Kingsport?
Plans, promotes, schedules, and/or coordinates a variety of recreational and cultural programs, services, facilities and events designed for the Kingsport community.
- Plans, organizes, promotes, coordinates and evaluates a variety of recreational and cultural programs to meet assessed needs;
- Assists with the development and implementation of promotional activities;
- Schedules, prepares, and publishes marketing materials, including calendars and flyers, to promote programs, activities, special events and facilities;
- Provides staff support for other departments, friends organizations and citizen advisory groups;
- Maintains facilities, enforces rules, regulations, laws and city ordinances;
- Manages the reservation system and prepares reports;
- Oversees facility rentals and assists with staff training;
- Maintains social media sites and assets;
- Responds to citizen inquiries/complaints;
- Meets with customers and renters to plan for events/activities;
- Processes billing and payments for operations, facilities and advisory/friends services;
- Maintains financial and bookkeeping records;
- Prepares and compiles a variety of routine statistical information and prepares reports of activities and/or status of program/department activities;
- Maintains records and files of department/program activities;
- Orders, receives and stocks routine inventory supplies, materials;
- Attends training and educational sessions to enhance skill development;
- Supervises the operations of facilities as needed; completes requests for work orders;
- Works a flexible weekly schedule;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of recreational and cultural programs, services, and activities including operating policies/ procedures and planning;
- Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision practices;
- Skill in working effectively independently with minimal supervision in an environment subject to changing priorities, and frequent interruptions;
- Knowledge of basic bookkeeping/budgeting practices and procedures;
- Skill in social media processes, developing and printing promotional materials;
- General knowledge of public relations and marketing principles, practices and procedures;
- Knowledge of a variety of computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation applications and internet programs;
- Skill in performing necessary office support functions such as typing, filing, and copying;
- Ability to communicate ideas effectively, orally and in writing;
- Skill in dealing with customers and service delivery;
- Skill in facility scheduling;
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community agencies, city staff, and the general public;
- Skill in efficient organizational practices;
High School Diploma or Equivalent; experience equivalent to two years recreation program, activities, or events support activities.
The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.