Salary: $57,859.69 - $73,324.62 Annually Location : Huntersville, NC Job Type: Full time Job Number: 202400118 Department: PARKS & RECREATION Opening Date: 12/10/2024 Job Description Performs intermediate skilled technical and basic professional work planning, implementing and supervising the day-to-day park maintenance of athletic fields and park amenities, and related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate direction of the Park OperationsSuperintendent. Exercises full supervision over full- and part-time personnel. Essential Duties of the Position The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.
- Supervises the work of assigned park maintenance and part-time park monitors; prepares schedules for park monitors.
- Oversees and is responsible for overall leadership of Tournaments & Co-Sponsors section within the Park Operations Division, including supervision over parks, staff, tournament complexes, and athletic fields.
- Assists in the recruitment and selection process; recommends candidates for hire; trains new part-time employees; reviews timesheets and mileage reimbursement sheets; evaluates employee performance; recommends disciplinary action and termination.
- Oversees the cleaning and maintenance of parks; ensures that facilities are opened and closed according to appropriate schedules.
- Performs playground and park maintenance inspections quarterly; performs AED and fire extinguisher inspections monthly.
- Collaborates with maintenance personnel on any changes, renovations, or repairs.
- Maintains inventory of and orders supplies.
- Manages facility reservations and payment collection.
- Approves facility and field openings and closings due to inclement weather or other special circumstances; updates the rainout hotline.
- Supervises, schedules staffing, and serves as staff for tournaments and special events; collaborates with tournament directors and co-sponsor league directors on the operations, logistics, and set up of tournaments or league play.
- Sets up hospitality tents, scoreboards, PA systems and ensures appropriate lighting and field set-up is completed.
- Oversees concession contracts, safety, and first aid.
- Oversees contracts and purchasing for tournaments and facilities.
- Covers fields, stores equipment, and performs related duties to ensure department facilities are protected during inclement weather.
- Compiles attendance/usage, inventory, and economic impact reports for each tournament.
- Seeks out grants and sponsorships.
- Meets revenue goals.
- Prepares and posts weekly schedules for facilities and monthly staff schedules.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Education and Experience Thorough knowledge of the principles, rules, techniques, materials and equipment required for a variety of tournaments, special events and recreational activities; thorough knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public parks and recreation; ability to instruct participants and adhere to program standards and objectives of public parks and recreation; general knowledge of media techniques; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to use park software programs for facility reservations and work orders; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, community officials, volunteer groups and the general public. Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience in the parks and recreation field, park management or related experience and supervision, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) qualification required. Pesticide license required. This position requires weekends and evenings and is subject to Emergency Call Back during emergency situations and inclement weather. Supplemental Information This position's physical requirements involve heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking. Work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), and bloodborne pathogens, and may require wearing specialized personal protective equipment. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with computer printers, light traffic). The Town of Huntersville is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Huntersville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources staff. Click on the image to learn more about the great benefits offered by the Town of Huntersville. 01 Are you able to work weekends, holidays, on call, or other irregular hours?
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