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The Program Director works alongside the Director and Sports Director to provide top notch recreation and leisure opportunities for the community. Key responsibilities of the Program Director will be to coordinate and administer comprehensive year-round youth, adult and senior recreation programs, summer camps, out-of-school activities and special events. This position is responsible for overseeing operations of Recreation Commission facilities such as athletic fields and community buildings/gymnasiums. The Program Director is also responsible to provide exceptional customer service, marketing operations, website and registration design and special event development. The position will also attend and be present at certain community meetings and events pertinent to the Paola Recreation Commission.

The Program Director coordinates and administers recreation programs and events including the recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating of seasonal employees. This position is responsible for coordinating recreation programs, summer camps, enrichment programs, special events and recreation facility operations. Program Director is responsible for establishing and meeting program goals, reports and budgets. Work is performed with a substantial degree of independence within the framework of the prescribed policies and procedures. This employee is subject to the supervision of the Director.

• Assists in providing organizational direction and plays a key role in setting the tone in workplace morale, harmony and chemistry
• Coordinates, promotes and administers various recreation programs and special events, with an emphasis on non-traditional sports programs, summer camps, enrichment programs, senior activities, trips/tours and special events
• Develop, market, organize and supervise youth, adult and senior leisure/enrichment activities, programs, camps & special events
• Recruits, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates the performance of volunteers, instructors, contract employees and seasonal staff
• Participates in the development of commission marketing efforts for certain recreation programs, facilities, and events
• Manages proper use of facilities, equipment and supplies
• Participates in the development of departments marketing efforts for programs, leagues, special events and facilities
• Assists with the development of promotional materials for programs, leagues and special events
• Aids in seeking sponsorship opportunities for programs, league and special events
• Maintains a detailed equipment inventory for facilities, program and special events
• Participates in a variety of informational and public relations activities to make the public aware of program and event offerings and available facilities
• Continually evaluate existing programs and implement new program opportunities to meet the needs of the community
• Prepares detailed budget reports and maintains the budget operating within limits
• Assists the Director with the development and management of program budgets
• Completes written documents and prepares regular and special reports
• Communicates effectively with the general public, supervisors, peers and subordinates to resolve problems
• Actively participate in other department activities and events as well as all special events as needed

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, or related field plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Parks and Recreation or related field preferred. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Knowledge of the concepts, objectives, requirements and philosophy of recreation programming for all ages
• Knowledge of rules, methods and procedures involved in planning, scheduling, organizing and evaluating program and special events
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, negotiating, and organizational skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent computer skills, including registration software, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs, Sheets and Forms
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must possess current CPR/First Aid certification or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period of time
• Ability to make decision with little supervision
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures and general knowledge of accounting procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other employees, other governmental agencies, and the general public contacted in the course of work

• Requires medium physical work requiring the ability to walk and/or climb over rough terrain
• Ability to perform light manual labor and field maintenance
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Will be required to operate all field maintenance equipment when necessary
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must have a valid driver’s license