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Superintendent of Village Parks and Recreation 1 Jurisdiction: Schuyler County Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Adopted: February 20, 1997; Updated: June 30, 2022, January 09, 2024 SUPERINTENDENT OF VILLAGE PARKS AND RECREATION DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Responsible, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, for the promotion, improvement, maintenance, and operation of parks complex including community center. Responsible for the operation of all facilities in the park; responsible for working with the Buildings and Grounds staff on the planning and scheduling of maintenance of buildings and grounds; receiving and coordinating camping reservations. Supervises, directs, manages, and coordinates various levels of staff in recreation, security, and operation of the parks and recreation department. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Makes periodic inspections of the parks; Promotes use of the park and rental of Village facilities by community groups; Requisitions materials and supplies; Works with Village Board and Treasurer regarding fiscal responsibilities, provides input for budgetary planning; Accountable for daily cash receipts; Recommends improvement of park facilities to the Board of Trustees; Supervises the work of Campground Lead, Laborers, Lifeguards and other personnel that work during the season; Plans daily work schedules of employees under his/her direction; Inspect facilities and equipment for safety purposes; Responsible for the short and long-range departmental planning and Park grants; Provide management for the campground; Schedules, assigns and observes the activities of subordinate personnel; Orients new staff to recreation, safety and health policies and procedures and trains personnel in necessary skills; Conducts staff meetings; Schedule all rentals and special events; Responsible for working with Buildings and Grounds Lead for campground maintenance and supervision of work crew; FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Skill in planning, organization and leadership; ability to train and supervise paid and volunteer personnel; skill in working cooperatively with staff members, customers, village managers, and community groups; ability to maintain accurate records and reports; ability to make independent decisions; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to plan and assign work activities of considerable variety and importance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. ---PAGE BREAK--- Superintendent of Village Parks and Recreation 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher and a minimum one year of management experience, preferably with knowledge of budget creation and administration, and event planning; OR B) Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and minimum three years of management experience, preferably with knowledge of budget creation and administration, and event planning. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN: Must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.