GENERAL STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation oversees assigned divisions, play a key role in the development of the City’s trail network, and lead major park improvement and development projects. This position will serve in a leadership and supervisory role for the department. Serve as the acting director, in the director’s absence, including working closely with departmental budget, parkland development, city trail network, park maintenance, recreation programs, and special events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Director in the day-to-day operation, management, and administration of the Parks & Recreation Department.
• Oversees assigned Department(s) to include Maintenance (Parks & Ball fields), Trails, Outdoor Nature Programming, Recreation (Community Events, Aquatics, Athletics, Inclusive Recreation, and Family Services), Administration, and Destination Special Events.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints.
• Supports and participates in meetings with the Parks and Recreation Board, Trails Committee, Community Gardens Committee, Kyle Are Youth Advisory Council, community groups, associations, and boards.
• Creates a work atmosphere that inspires team members to be creative, innovative, valued, and successful; lives Kyle Core Values daily and encourages staff members to incorporate values into their roles.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of the departmental operating budget. Works with the Director to authorize purchases, monitor expenditures, schedule and allocate personnel resources; evaluate departmental personnel, research grants, and develop departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in leading the department in the accreditation process.
• Supports the Director in overseeing City-Wide Special Events.
• Manages assigned divisions and assumes responsibilities of other supervisors in their absence or during emergencies.
• Supports the Director in planning park development, construction, and capital improvement projects; develops annual and long-term goals and objectives for the Department. Obtains and administers funding for the capital improvement projects, and provides assistance in the selection and procurement of parkland acquisition.
• Supervises staff, contract staff, volunteers, and community service workers including prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; recommending hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions.
• Represents the Parks and Recreation Department to other City Departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.
• Develops safe and effective work procedures; ensures that all programs are properly supervised and monitors all activities in the department.
• Assist with planning and coordinating the development of promotional material to promote recreation programs and community events by using various marketing techniques and media releases. Prepares monthly reports and maintains revenue and expenditure reports on all programs; orders supplies and equipment for programs.
• Works with department staff to prepare program information and registration, registers and enrolls participants in all City Parks and Recreation programs.
• Participates in a variety of professional groups and organizations to stay abreast of trends and innovations in government recreation programs and administration, research emerging trends and enhancements and their applicability to City goals.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Director.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Must exemplify the Team Kyle Core Roles as an Employee by:

• Knowledge – Knowledgeable in all aspects of job and City operations; maintains high quality of work; follows health and safety guidelines.
• Yes-Attitude – Demonstrates superior customer service; treats other employees and citizens with kindness; promotes goodwill; solves conflict with tact.
• Leading Edge – Continually looking for areas to improve upon; decisive and adaptive; supports new ideas; a driver for change. Innovative
• Employee Accountability –Actively seeks and gives performance feedback in order to determine developmental opportunities; uses feedback as an opportunity for continuous improvement.
• Ability to Manage Performance – Organizes work processes to be effective and efficient; provides employees with the necessary training and resources to get the job done; communicates clear performance expectations and standards to the team and provides formal feedback on performance on an ongoing basis constructively and tactfully.  
• Develops and Leads an Effective Team – Supplies learning opportunities to the team; encourages decision making and accountability; establishes a vision and direction and motivates/inspires the team to follow suit; leads by example.  

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of Parks and Recreation administration and methods.
• Knowledge of park management, park maintenance management, recreation, trails, and special events.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable State, Federal, and Local laws involving any playground safety or parks and recreation specifications.
• Knowledge of effective communication practices.
• Knowledge of effective leadership practices and principles.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Demonstrate sound independent judgement and have the ability to provide solutions to project issues and job tasks.
• Ability to build commitment in employees to carry out the vision of the City and department.
• Ability to lead and direct the activities of a large organization.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other City officials, the general public, and the news media.
• Ability to remain calm and act resourcefully in an emergency.
• Will be required to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays when programs and activities require the presence of the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Recreation Administration, Management or a closely related field. Master’s Degree preferred but not required.
• A minimum of five (5) years related parks and recreation experience required, including at least three (3) years of leadership experience as a manager or comparable role.
• Or equivalent combination of training and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of parks & recreation administration and supervision.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE) required, or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.
• Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) and/or Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) preferred but not required.
• Certification related to planning and development preferred, but not required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally. Subject to handling, fine dexterity, vision, hearing and talking frequently; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing and foot controls occasionally; reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting and climbing rarely.

Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, dangerous machinery, infectious diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is no intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, form any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.