Park & Recreation Director
The City of Estherville, Iowa is currently searching for a Park & Recreation Director. The P&R Director will perform supervisory and technical duties involving the operation and maintenance of the parks system. The park system consists of 11 parks, a new aquatic center, cemetery and approximately 3 miles of trail covereing 169 acres. The director will coordinate all facets of current recreational programming for youth baseball and softball, tennis, and aquatics and develop addtional recreational opportunities as approved by the Board.
Estherville is a community of about 6,000 people located in Northwest Iowa approximately 15 minutes from the Iowa Great Lakes. The area offers boundless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, including hunting, fishing, golf, kayaking, boating, and exploring. Estherville also features a splash pad, Regional Wellness Center, and Iowa Lakes Community College.
The City of Estherville offers a competitive salary (DOQ) and great benefits including IPERS, Health and Dental Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account, Longevity Pay, Vacation, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Voluntary Vision and AFLAC.
If interested, please submit resume, cover letter, and the City application packet to:
City Administrative Offices
P.O. Box 417
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-7771
www.cityofestherville.org
Scope:
The Park & Recreation Director will perform supervisory and technical duties
involving the operation and maintenance of the parks system. The park system
consists of 11 parks, an aquatic center, cemetery and approximately 3 miles of trail
covering 169 acres. The director will coordinate all facets of current recreational
programming for youth baseball and softball, tennis, and aquatics and develop
additional recreational opportunities as approved by the Board.
The regular workday starts at 7:30 A.M., and ends at 4:30 P.M., Monday –
Friday. It is understood that this position requires work outside of the regular workday in
excess of 40 hours.
Job Location:
This position requires year-around indoor and outdoor activities around the park
system. Outdoor work will be in all types of weather.
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work
performed by persons assigned to this position. This is not an all-inclusive list of
responsibilities and duties; other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the operation and maintenance of the park
system.
• Exercise direct authority over all City Park personnel, parks and facilities.
• Monitor and comply with changes in the laws and regulations affecting the operation.
• Inspect play equipment and facilities regularly and make or coordinate repairs as
needed.
• Analyze and evaluate recreational programming and recommend new or improved
offerings.
• Facilitate various committee meetings, update and implement the committee plans.
• Monitor kayak rentals and coordinate return of kayaks.
• Maintain accurate records for regulatory agencies and supervisors and prepare
reports as needed.
• Supervise the staff including personnel functions, scheduling work assignments, and
employee evaluation.
• Hire part-time, seasonal workers for all parks programs and activities in accordance
with City policies.
• Develop plans and procedures for efficient operation.
• Control expenditure of budgeted funds and request approval of major expenditures.
• Prepare and administer a departmental budget.
• Recommend specifications for major equipment and material purchases.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with employees, state
and local officials and the general public.
• Organize office materials for recreational programming (registration, implementation,
etc.)
• Order program supplies.
• Create marketing materials and press releases for the department.
• Direct programs and activities for youth.
• Receipt and account for money from Parks & Recreation programs and lessons.
• Prepare agendas, minutes and attend monthly Park & Recreation meetings.
• Perform related work and various other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job listed above.
• Must be a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Knowledge of the methods, principles and practices used in recreational
programming.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the appropriate safety measures.
• Must be able to do physical labor related to the handling of materials and
maintenance of facilities.
• Must be able to fulfill any parks maintenance duties as needed. ie: mow, trim, tree
removal etc
• Must have and maintain a valid Iowa driver's license.
• City policy requires residency within five (5) miles of city limits within six (6)
months of employment.
Documents
City of Estherville
Estherville, IA 51334
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