Superintendent, Parks & Rec., (B253196-5), 212, Buena Vista Sports Complex

The Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, operation and maintenance of the Sports Complex and oversees facility scheduling, staffing, budgeting and maintenance to ensure safe, high quality opportunities for the community and to maximize facility use.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plans, supervises and monitors the work park personnel; plans, schedules and assigns work; instructs and trains employees in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion; makes recommendations regarding employee job performance and conducts performance evaluations; ensures the smooth operation of sports complex maintenance.
• Hires and trains facility team members and educates on proper event and safety procedures
• Oversees the front-line managers and supervisors to ensure compliance with City of Laredo policies and additional applicable laws.
• Oversees the administration and high-level of detail required in the organization.
• Serves as the primary contact for all events after they have been contracted.
• Serves Manager on Duty (MOD)
• Ensures staff is prepared for events.
• Contributes to facility business plan and execution
• Manages operations and food and beverage department.
• Oversees and makes sure all certifications are updated and renewed on time.
• Develops and coordinates in-house events and co-partnerships.
• Assists with sponsorship sales as needed.
• Negotiates and produces contracts for relevant vendors building a good working relationship.
• Serves as liaison and maintains communication with other departments within the events team including marketing and sales
• Manages health & safety, quality control, expense management, security, procedures, and facility maintenance.
• Oversees proper cash handling procedures.
• Prioritizes and assigns work daily and ensures the employees have necessary supplies and equipment in order to perform the work.
• Maintenance inventory of supplies and equipment; orders items and signs requisitions; purchase items at a fair in and reasonable price for the value.
• Prepares and maintains accurate personnel records such as sick and annual leave; prepares employee payroll records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Receives and responds to phone calls from the public; answers questions and provides accurate and complete information; projects a positive and professional image of the sports complex system.
• Conducts, attends and participates in staff meetings regularly; maintains awareness and knowledge of concerns, topics and issues relevant to sports complex administration.
• Supervises, monitors and inspects the work sites of crew leaders and equipment operators; determines priorities and the next day's assignments.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records in a timely manner.
• Ensures employees work is in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and local, state and federal rules and regulations governing the same.
• Monitors the operations of the community program on weekends.
• Serves on-call 24-hours a day to respond to emergencies and to resolve operational problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Parks & Recreation Department
  
  

Skills And Abilities

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Ability To

• Ability to maintain the office and equipment clean and in good condition.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish languages.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, including squatting, stooping, or bending.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds waist high.
• Ability to be organized, efficient, flexible, and able to meet deadlines.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
  
  

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Seldom

• Confined space
  
  

Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Warehouse environment
  
  

Frequently

• Construction site
• Vehicles
  
  

Often

• Outdoor environment
  
  

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
  
  

Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
  
  

Frequently

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
  
  

Often

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
  
  

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Sometimes

• International travel
  
  

Frequently

• Local travel
• Regional travel
• National travel
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Parks & Recreation Administration, Sports Management, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing park maintenance work.
• Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A)
  
  

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
  
  

Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated above from time of hire*

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certifications must be obtained within 12 months of employment
  
  

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.