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This position is for the Aquatics section.

Under administrative direction, is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of major recreational programs and activities for a section of the Recreation and Parks Department; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Coordinates and oversees staff and program activities of a departmental section such as recreation, sports, arts, permits, or special events;

Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the activities, programs or projects within an assigned section;

Develops and coordinates a comprehensive safety program and administrative and operating guidelines and procedures for an assigned section;

Reviews and makes recommendations for capital improvements for assigned section;

Projects and proposes budgetary needs for personnel, materials, maintenance, supplies, and equipment for an assigned section; prepares section budget; prepares and completes federal, state, or local grant applications;

Ensures section expenditures correspond to budget schedules; prepares annual budgetary reports in order to account for the allocation of City or grant funds; evaluates and implements revenue enhancement opportunities for an assigned section;

Meets with community, professional and governmental group officials and other interested parties for the purpose of assessing needs, promoting departmental programs, exchanging information, and resolving problems; makes presentations and plans meeting agendas;

Consolidates information and maintains necessary records; prepares manuals, documents, correspondence, and technical and comprehensive reports;

Coordinates marketing, contributions, grants, and volunteer utilization efforts for an assigned section with the department's marketing and development sections;

Supervises managers and other section staff; assigns and monitors work and evaluates staff in writing; coordinates training opportunities for staff; conducts staff and related meetings; approves leave requests and recommends disciplinary actions.

Possession of a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in recreation administration or a closely related field, including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Substitution(s): Two (2) years of additional experience in recreation administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. A master's degree in public administration, recreation administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required non-supervisory experience.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer