City of Foster City

Estero Municipal Improvement District

Job Specification

Recreation Superintendent

DEFINITION:

Under general direction, plans, schedules, manages and supervises the programs and activities of  the Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department; manages and develops outside contracts, vendors, and project budgets; assures regulatory compliance and economy in all programs; performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

Positions within this classification are responsible for work performed in support of the activities of the daily activities of the Recreation Division including recreation programming, building maintenance and vehicle maintenance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Receives general direction from the Parks and Recreation Director and exercises direct and indirect supervision over personnel in assigned program areas.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification. Plans, organizes, and manages the maintenance, operation, inspection, installation and repair of facilities as assigned; prepares work plans and schedules. Supervises and manages safety training and work task procedures; assigns, supervises, trains, inspects and evaluates work of subordinate personnel; delegates field responsibilities and functions to subordinate staff. Administers programs and processes and makes decisions in accordance with established rules and regulations, policies and procedures and guidelines; participates in the development of department/division rules, policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and priorities. Maintains records and prepares reports of work activities; collects data to coordinate program activities with other Parks and Recreation Department programs; oversees and inspects work of private contractors. Investigates complaints and recommends corrective actions; develops notification letters and other public information materials; serves as liaison to user groups, clubs and other departments. Assists in the preparation of the department budget; prepares and submits budget for assigned division and program areas; monitors budget expenditures; prepares cost estimates for maintenance, repair, and program activities. Evaluates equipment for purchase and assists in the development of specifications; orders materials and supplies; approves orders of materials and supplies by other staff associated with program area. Conducts staff meetings with assigned staff; inspects work of assigned staff; conducts employee performance evaluations as required; recommends employee actions, including performance improvements, discipline and salary adjustments; manages and approves time sheets, including overtime. Collects data such as work requests/job orders, inventory, equipment replacement, purchasing, fixed assets; reviews plans and specifications for input into computerized programs; prepares and submits data for B.M.P. (Best Management Practices) reports. Performs the more complex or technical duties associated with program activities; operates all equipment associated with duties; keeps abreast of and maintains knowledge of latest technology and applications to the work.

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES:

Required to work in a combination of office and field environments; travel to and from work sites. Must lift moderate to heavy objects, materials, tools and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds; considerable time standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, stooping, crouching, squatting, climbing ladders, crawling, and twisting of upper body.  May be required to interact with customers with varying dispositions; may be required to utilize department or Citywide software applications to maintain records or perform various duties.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, including safety regulations and procedures; modern principles and practices of recreation programming, including age appropriate and physically challenged appropriate activities; effective supervisory and management principles and practices; budgeting, accounting and purchasing methods and principles; methods, materials, terminology, and tools and equipment associated with parks and recreation facilities and systems construction, repair and maintenance; business mathematics; design drawing and specifications; effective methods of record keeping and inventory control; computerized maintenance management systems; training and employee development programs.

Skill in:  Preparing budget analysis, cost projections and cost-benefit analyses; managing complex projects; operating required tools, vehicles and equipment in a safe manner; communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; training, evaluating and instructing staff; operating office equipment, including computers and associated software applications.

Ability to:  Plan, organize, direct, schedule, supervise, and review activities of assigned staff; prepare projects and see them to completion; interpret work from sketches, blueprints, and maps; prepare and review plans and specifications; analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound decisions and recommendations; follow problems through to resolution; present clear and concise oral and written reports; learn, retain, interpret and apply pertinent provisions of the City’s Rules and Regulations, City policies and other laws related to human resources administration; learn, retain, interpret and apply plans and policies, adapting effectively to change; plan, prioritize and direct parks and recreation programs; coordinate program activities and projects with other programs, projects and contractors; use tools and equipment associated with the  functions assigned to supervise; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; exercise good judgment and make appropriate decisions; learn and use a variety of computer software applications related to the work; work effectively with community organizations, agencies and associated facilities; perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education:  Equivalent to a graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree in Recreation or Leisure Services.

Experience:  Five years of increasingly responsible related experience, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION:

Licenses:  Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and continue to meet requirements for license renewal.

Certificates:  Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate issued by an organization similar to the American Red Cross.

SALARY:  $7,069 - $8,593 per month