Department:  Parks and Recreation

Reports to:     Director, Parks and Recreation

Summary:    Manage, maintain and supervise all operation of the city’s outdoor athletic complex.  Work involves the management and coordination of leagues, facilities, youth baseball, adult softball, baseball or softball summer camps, concessions and all other activities.  Must be able to build interpersonal relationships with youth, parents, coaches, personnel, other cities/districts and the community at large, as well as work collaboratively with other administrators and staff to provide excellent customer service for customers, citizens and other employees in the City. 

Responsibilities:

1. Direct the work of all employees engaged in the operation of a large athletic complex or recreation facility including programs, personnel, administration, public relations, and maintenance of its facilities, grounds and/or recreation areas.
2. Plan, prepare, implement, evaluate and conduct a comprehensive program of events in the complex.
3. Organize softball/baseball leagues and tournaments for youth and adults. Develop schedules, arrange for personnel and equipment needed for all activities.  
4. Coordinate and oversee total operation of concessions on site.
5. Act as business manager and direct all transactions involving the use of the complex and recreation center; is responsible for accounting for all receipts, including concessions.
6. Maximize utilization of the complex and other facilities which will result in increased revenue to the City and local businesses by planning and organizing other events and recruiting leagues and organizations to hold tournaments.
7. Hire umpires and scorekeepers, seasonal workers and other personnel needed for special events.
8. Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the City's safety policies and rules. Must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
9. Must be available and willing to work evenings, weekends and some holidays in support of the facility’s operations and needs.
10. Responsible for developing policies and procedures for the operation of the athletic complex.
11. Responsible for maintenance of the city soccer fields.
12. Must successfully utilize strong interpersonal skills with staff, parents and students in conflict resolution.
13. Provide leadership, guidance, and administration among the district facilities. Develop partnerships with external organizations. Collaborates and coordinates with other districts/cities.
14. Provide maintenance assistance to all city owned property when needed (i.e. minor mechanical repair, air condition cleaning, basic plumbing, painting, light fixture or bulb replacement, light carpentry).

15. Other duties as assigned by Director of Parks and Recreation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in field maintenance and operations of an outdoor facility.
• Must possess high ethical standards with an established reputation for being open, honest and fair.
• Must be self-motivated, well organized, detail-oriented, neat and able to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Must have initiative and resourcefulness in the solution of difficult recreation and management problems.

• Must possess basic computer skills to include email, word and excel.

• Knowledge of the facilities and equipment needed to implement and operate a recreation program, including knowledge and familiarity with baseball rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in basic maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge and skills required to maintain and operate the facility (turf maintenance, fertilizer, irrigation/sprinkler repair, fence repair, basic mechanical repair, painting, etc.).
• Ability to plan and supervise work of subordinates.
• Ability to develop strong rapport with other departments, employees and customers.
• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.
• Ability to keep records and make clear reports.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Required

• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, past employment, and reference checks.
• Possession of a valid operator driver’s license.
• Must meet the City of Munford’s employment policies which includes drug/alcohol testing.