SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION I 4022
An employee in this class is responsible for the
planning, coordination and direction of a public recreation program in a town
or village with a population of up to 100,000.
The incumbent is expected to devote a major portion of his time to
providing specific help in those areas where limitations may exist, and must
insure that all programs are properly planned and executed. The work is performed under the general
direction of an administrative supervisor who reviews the achievements of the
recreational program through observation and personal conferences. Direct supervision is exercised over all
professional and non-professional personnel employed in all phases of the
recreational program. Does related work
as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Serves as administrative head of a recreation department
in a town or village;
Plans
and supervises a program of recreational activities;
Oversees
and advises on acquisition, planning, design, construction and maintenance of
recreational areas;
Prepares,
presents and implements the annual budget of the recreation department;
Maintains
an effective public relations program between the recreation department and the
community;
Supervises
the recruitment, training and evaluation of professional, non-professional and
clerical personnel;
Conducts
periodic staff meetings to discuss and evaluate the effectiveness of the
recreational program;
Controls
the procedures used in the issuance and maintenance of equipment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of
recreational programs; good knowledge of effective administrative and
supervisory techniques; good knowledge of planning and equipping recreational
facilities; ability to deal effectively with people from all age groups,
ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale, tact; courtesy; good judgment;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State
with a Master's Degree in Recreation or Parks
Administration and two (2) years of supervisory experience in the conduct of a
recreational program; or,
b) Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State
with a Bachelor's Degree which includes, or is
supplemented by, at least fifteen (15) credit hours in professional recreation
courses (such courses to include recreational principles and programs,
philosophy of recreation and recreation administration) and three (3) years of
supervisory experience in the conduct of a recreation program; or,
c) Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State
with a Bachelor's and four (4) years of experience as
described in b); or,
d) An
equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of
a), b), and c).
PROMOTIONAL:
One (1)
year of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Superintendent of
Recreation I.
R7/31/90
COMPETITIVE
RR11/4/09