Recreation Superintendent

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Recreation Superintendent to join our team at Charlotte County, FL. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing and coordinating recreation activities, programs, and events at our recreation centers, aquatics facilities, parks, athletic fields, and playgrounds.

• Plan, schedule, promote, and administer a comprehensive recreation program, including general recreation programs, athletics, camps, and special events.
• Supervise and participate in the planning, development, execution, and coordination of recreation programs and events, ensuring compliance with established rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Supervise all components of an operation, including event management, partnership agreements, contractual obligations, public safety, law enforcement, risk management, etc.
• Plan, assign, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of recreation personnel, using effective methods of evaluation, leadership, and instruction.
• Investigate and act upon requests, suggestions, and complaints concerning recreation services, surveys and analyzes recreational preferences and needs, and recommends recreation programs and events to meet such needs.
• Supervise and participate in the promotion, explanation, and interpretation of public recreation objectives, benefits, and program activities to community civic clubs, organizations, citizen groups, and individuals.
• Perform administrative duties, including preparing and submitting various administrative reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, attending various meetings, and serving on committees.
• Manage facility operations, including maintenance, work orders, project management, renovations, capital improvements, signage, partnership agreements, rental contracts, insurance requirements, collection of program fees, developing operational and emergency management plans, etc.
• Develop and implement new recreation programs, activities, events, and services to staff members and other interested groups or individuals.
• Develop and facilitate training and leadership programs to internal staff members and affiliated organizations.
• Perform customer service and public relations duties, including providing information and answering questions, creating, publishing, and updating marketing and related collateral materials, and making presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Leisure Services, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in event management, recreation management, leisure services, athletic or recreation programming, to include supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government.
• Knowledge of the objectives and principles in the administration of public events and recreation programs.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of indoor and outdoor events and recreational activities, and knowledge of facilities and equipment needed for an operation or program.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing, to include public speaking.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the varied activities involved in a well-rounded event and recreation program.
• Ability to understand accounting procedures and methods, and to manage programs in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and appraise the work of assigned personnel.
• Ability to develop effective proposals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to abide by contractual guidelines and procedures related to legal agreements.
• Ability to create positive and professional relations with contractual partners.
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.