HomeMy WebLinkAboutAssistant Recreation SuperintendentUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Assistant Recrea�on Superintendent
Department: Parks & Recrea�on
Division: Recrea�on
Supervisor: Superintendent of Recrea�on
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 27
Job Number: 2725
Job Summary
Assists with organizing, direc�ng and supervising the opera�onal, financial and personnel
ac�vi�es involved in the provision of recrea�on programs, events, services and facili�es.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of staff in the provision of recrea�on programs,
recrea�on customer service opera�ons, events, services and facili�es.
• Assists in the development of budget requests and division goals, and monitors budget
expenditures, coordinates processing of invoices.
• Monitors equipment condi�ons and coordinates repair ac�vi�es.
• Assists in es�ma�ng and coordina�ng labor, equipment and materials for the recrea�on
programs, aqua�cs and Recrea�on Center opera�ons.
• Assists in issuing the required press releases for the Recrea�on division.
• Provides coordina�on for the ac�vity guide.
• Coordinates facility programming, rentals, and use.
• Assists with overseeing inter-division/department coordina�on.
• Listens and responds to complaints, sugges�ons and ideas from the general public
regarding division ac�vi�es.
• Monitors comple�on of job assignments to ensure compliance with standards and
instruc�ons and revises instruc�ons and �me frames as necessary.
• Performs reviews division safety checklist for each member and completes incident
reports for on-the-job incidents/injuries.
• Par�cipates in planning of new recrea�on facili�es, including plans related to design
layout and equipment.
• Assists with oversight and scheduling of various contracts and contracted work within
the division and serves as department liaison to assigned construc�on projects.
• Serves as ac�ng Recrea�on Superintendent when assigned.
• Compiles and monitors on-going safety related agenda and issues for monthly mee�ngs
as well as required cer�fica�ons and compliance to OSHA regula�ons.
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• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related
experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Degree in Recreation Management or related. Experience in
recreation programming.
• Valid State of Iowa driver's license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of
age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related
experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
• Cer�fied Parks and Recrea�on Professional.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,
propor�ons, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to effec�vely present informa�on and respond to ques�ons from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
• Ability to make analy�cal decisions based on department policy statements.
• Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports and journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regula�ons.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of park and community resources and the administra�on of principles,
techniques, and methods of providing recrea�on programs.
• Skill in planning, implementa�on, and technical knowledge of recrea�on program and
facility management and maintaining posi�ve public rela�ons.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Wo rd,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to
permanent staff in completing daily tasks and assignments. May perform additional supervisory
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duties at the direction of the Department or Division Head to include disciplinary action,
assisting with hiring or firing, and writing or delivering performance reviews.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee
is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen,
insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves
some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recrea�on Director (4/2024)
Updated: March 2024
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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