Director of Recreation & Beach

Position Purpose: Responsible for administrative & supervisory work related to the Town's recreational & beach programs for youth, adults & other organizations within the Town. Under the guidance of the Community Services Director, assists in the design, supervision & implementation of programs for the Town. Provides support for Council on Aging functions as directed. Performs all other related duties as required Supervision: Supervision Scope: Performs routine functions under specific instructions from supervisor & with some independent judgment required as to methods or procedures. Supervision Received: Works under the administrative direction of the Community Services Director in accordance with established policies & procedures. Performs many tasks independently, referring problems to Director when needed or when clarification of town policy is needed. Supervision Given: Directly oversees Recreation & Beach Department, including Program Supervisors, Assistant Program Supervisors, Lifeguards, Beach Attendants, Beach Salesclerks, & Recreation Youth Counselors. Directly oversees volunteers, coaches, Recreation &/or Beach sub-contractors/ independent contractors. Job Environment: Work is generally performed in a moderate noise environment under general office conditions but with frequent interruptions from the general public. Field work is conducted outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. Evening & weekend work as programs require. Operates computer equipment, printer, facsimile machine, telephone, copier, & all other standard office equipment; operates various software platforms; operates & utilizes all equipment & tools pertaining to recreational facilities. Operates h& tools & light power tools for basic maintenance tasks. Has high degree of interaction with general public, coaches, staff, sports officials, parents, children, business & civic groups. Errors could result in loss of funds, reduced level of services, injury to staff & the public, as well as adverse public relations to the town. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plans & coordinates all recreational programs on a year-round basis under the direction of the Community Services Director. Programs are culturally, socially, mentally, & physically based. Promotes programs & department, registers participants & collects fees. Develop, supervise & plan a variety of recreational programs & activities. Considers/ develops ideas for improvements/changes to programs to enhance program & activity offerings. Determines program needs & distributes program information. Recommended Minimum Qualifications: Education, Training & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation management or related field; more than two years of experience in recreation; or any equivalent combination of education, training & experience. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Certification of CPR & First Aid or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire. Knowledge, Ability & Skill: Knowledge: Familiarity with the principles & practices of recreational management &/or athletic program protocol. Knowledge of the materials, methods, safety precautions & techniques relative to recreational maintenance operations. Working knowledge of coaching & officiating techniques & practices. Knowledge of child development & childcare practices. Experience working with Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, email, website design/maintenance & social media. See complete job description when applying.