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Job Class #30-10 FLSA Exempt
Non Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Recreation Superintendent
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Recreation
Supervisor: Parks & Recreation Director
Job Summary
Organizes, directs, provides vision and supervises the City-sponsored special events, recreation
facilities and recreation programming. Coordinates the provision of leisure skills and recreational
services for the general public. Ensures that the diverse population of Iowa city feels welcome and is
well-served through recreation staff and services that reflect and enhance community identity.
Job Scope
Directly supervises six full-time employees and 20-25 part-time, hourly employees. Indirectly
responsible for approximately four hundred to six hundred hourly employees. Prepares and administers
annual budget for the division. Actively works with community groups and partners to extend resources
and reach of City services.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Performs budgetary responsibilities including preparing, documenting, amending and monitoring of
division budget; oversees contract administration; writes grant applications; recommends program
fees and charges.
Responsible for cash management and deposits from Recreation facilities and programs.
Represents division to outside agencies and general public; monitors department branding and
communications; monitors activities and relationships of outside organizations and other City
departments with division; coordinates all use of recreation facilities by City programs and community
groups.
Supervises production and dissemination of division program brochures, social media and other
branding/marketing channels.
Interviews and selects staff; trains and supervises selected employees; conducts performance
appraisals; approves division personnel actions; takes disciplinary action as needed; recommends
wage scales.
Responsible for all on-boarding paperwork and background checks.
Provides input regarding facility maintenance needs and capital projects.
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Develops, maintains and coordinates policies for operation of division.
Is the public face and leader of the Recreation division.
Listens and responds to complaints, suggestions and ideas from the general public regarding division
activities.
Hires, trains and directly supervises hourly customer service staff for Recreation Centers and at City
Park pool.
Attends meetings of and provides information to Park & Recreation Commission.
Functions as liaison to youth sports organizations on monthly basis.
May perform as acting Parks & Recreation Director in his/her absence.
Available during evenings and weekends to respond to Recreation program and facility needs.
Encourages outreach and support to diverse Iowa City populations through selection of staff, event
and program creation and marketing.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The
employee frequently is required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee
is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical
parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor's degree in recreation administration or related field from an educational institution accredited
by a DOE recognized accreditation body required. A minimum of five years of responsible supervisory
experience in community recreation required. Must become Certified Parks and Recreation
Professional within one year of hire. Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required. Must
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be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
None specified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse community. Creativity to offer unique events and
programs. Knowledge of community resources and the administration of principles, techniques, and
methods of providing recreational opportunities. Skills in effective oral and written communication. Skills
in organization of recreational programs and establishing and maintaining positive public relations.
Ability to make analytical decisions based on department policy statements. Ability to read and
understand technical materials, reports and journals. Ability to use computer.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.