RECREATION PROGRAM PLANNER 4018

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the annual planning associated with the provision of organized recreation programs by a municipality. Responsibility is included for administrative oversight of programs underway and may extend to oversight of summer park and beach facilities. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative supervisor, and is reviewed through observations, conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops annual plans for recreation programs in assigned areas, including description of each program, staff and equipment needed, time and dates, purchase of associated trophies and tee-shirts, fees, and projected profit or expense to municipality;

Interviews prospective instructors to refine goals of program and negotiate salary, drafts contract for administrative approval;

Recruits sponsors to share expenses of programs;

Establishes methods of publicity and dates for release of material;

Assists with registration for planned activities;

Assists with reconciliation of fees collected and registration information;

Evaluates programs to determine necessary improvements;

Makes site visits to programs in progress to observe instructor and participants;

Provides information for use in preparing the budget for recreational programs;

Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding recreation programs;

Issues park permits and maintains coordinated calendar of facility usage;

Assists in preparing written reports on departmental activities and services;

May have administrative oversight of parks and beaches, with responsibility for overseeing operations and records of fees collected, and general supervision of seasonal staff.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles and methods of recreational programs; good knowledge of effective administrative techniques; good knowledge of planning programs and equipping recreational facilities; some knowledge of budget preparation; some knowledge of the techniques of publicity, promotion and public relations; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in planning group recreational programs, one (1) of which must have included program and/or facility supervision.

11/17/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive