Village of Little Chute
Job Title: Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Closing Date: Please submit a complete application package by September 18th, 2015
Job Description: This is an executive position responsible for the direction and coordination of all activities of the Village parks, recreation, forestry, community band, and senior citizen programs.
Work involves the direction of staff performing the necessary functions to sustain ongoing activities and facilities. Responsibilities include directing, planning, coordinating and supervising the operation of the park systems as well as the recreational program, including aquatics. Supervision is exercised directly or through subordinate supervisors over all employees assigned to these purposes.
With the input and guidance, the Director is expected to lead the Village in critical park and recreation strategic planning and implementation of such plans while forging effective working relationships with the Board of Trustees, staff, community groups, and residents.
KEY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Director is responsible for determining major departmental policies, planning long-term programs, and making program decisions. Assignments are performed with considerable independence, particularly on the technical aspects of park, recreational, and forestry services.
? Reports, data, and recommendations are to be prepared as essential to policy and administrative determination.
? Responsible for the administration of an effective and comprehensive program of park, recreational activities and forestry services to meet the needs of the total community as directed by the Village Board of Trustees and as prescribed by budget.
? Selects, develops, and handles all supervisory responsibility for personnel including overseeing discipline matters.
? Responsible for all forestry operations; planting, trimming, removals, and contractual services.
? Coordinates the overall acquisition, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of all recreational and park facilities.
? Evaluates effectiveness of recreation areas, facilities, and programs and assures operations are at an appropriate level of effectiveness.
? Meets with a variety of local organizations, officials, and individual citizens to identify local conditions and needs and develop immediate and long-range plans to meet recreational needs of all age groups.
? Prepares budget and directs expenditures of department funds.
? Responsible for record keeping and filing of necessary reports.
? Handles public relations functions including interpreting recreation programs to the public and maintaining cooperative planning and working relationship with schools, public, and voluntary agencies.
? Recommends establishment of fees and charges for the department services and programs, and supervises the collection and receipt of these funds.
? Makes application for project funding from outside sources and oversees completion of funding projects.
Qualifications: Graduation from an approved college or university with specification in recreation, parks, physical education or closely related field preferred (Master’s Degree a plus). 5-7 years of experience in an upper level management capacity within a municipal leisure services agency required. Certified as a Park and Recreation Professional, Aquatic Facility Operator (within one year of employment), and Lifeguard Instructor (within one year of employment).
Salary/Salary Range: $55,319 - $74,836 (Dependent on Qualifications)
Apply To: To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and the Village of Little Chute Application for Employment (complete application package can be found at http://www.littlechutewi.org/jobs) to the Village Administrator at james@littlechutewi.org, 108 W. Main Street, Little Chute WI 54140 or 920-788-7380.
The Village of Little Chute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.