Recreational Director
City of Loris
Myrtle Beach, SC
Full-time
Other
Posted on May 24, 2021
City of Loris is seeking a Recreational Director
Under general supervision from the City Administrator will provide leadership, direction, and general administrative oversight to the Parks and Recreation department and its employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the department budget.
- Responsible for first level risk management of his or her department including safety training, department training, and employee evaluations.
- Responsible for supervising and scheduling of his or her departmental employees.
- Coordinate the organization, implementation, operation and evaluation of recreation programs and their respective facilities.
- Responsible for keeping an accurate inventory off all recreation equipment.
- Responsible for scheduling the city sports fields for use, both city-sponsored and community-sponsored.
- Responsible for ordering, scheduling, and running the concession stand at all events, both recreation-based and sports-tourism based.
- Coordinate communications with non-city building facilitators for the purpose of scheduling facilities.
- Responsible for conducting on-site inspection of the park facilities and equipment and to coordinate maintenance and repair.
- Develops new programs and activities through research trends and community needs with the approval of the City Administrator and or City Council.
- Pursues viable park and recreational grants and other funding opportunities.
- Maintains accurate statistics of programs, finances, and park operations.
- Recommends departmental policy in accordance with city objectives, and as directed.
- Coordinates publicity and promotional strategies, including printed and electronic media.
- Responsible for the collections and accounting of all cash and non-cash receipts.
- Performs other assigned duties as required.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining recreational programs that promote the physical, creative, and social development of participants.
- Responsible for attending local, district, and state meetings and committee meetings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of programs, laws, and processes required in public recreation and administration.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, and processes of public business administration as it relates to parks and recreation planning development.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates, business partners, other government/non-government agencies and the public.
- Ability to create and execute presentations to the public and public officials.
- Knowledge of financial and personnel principles and practices.
- Knowledge of computer applications and word processing.
- Ability to work independently on difficult or complex assignments and to interpret and execute verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Ability to regularly report to the job at assigned times and perform assigned duties.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in recreation administration, public administration, physical education, or related field (preferred).
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE REQUIRED:
- Valid driver’s license
- CPR and first aid certification
Experience:
- Recreation and Parks Supervisor: 2 years (preferred)
- Leadership Experience: 1 year (preferred)
SALARY RANGE:
- Dependent upon education and experience.
The City of Loris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to their age, sex, race, or religion.