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Job Description
The City of Valparaiso, located in the corner of Northwest Indiana, just 60 miles southeast of Chicago, IL and 15 miles south of the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park, is seeking a Recreation Program Director for the Parks and Recreation Department. This position will be responsible for planning, promoting, implementing, evaluating and supervising department recreation programs.
Qualifications Include:
High School Diploma or equivalent. At least 21 years of age. Possession of a valid driver's license and a demonstrated safe driving record.
Position Expectations Include:
Creates, plans and implements diversified recreational sports programs including scheduling, supervising activities, evaluating programs, and recommending new programs/activities as appropriate. Supervises and directs assigned personnel including interviewing applicants, making hiring recommendations, making/scheduling work assignments, providing orientation and training, evaluating performance, maintaining discipline, reviewing salaries, recommending personnel actions, and informing supervisor and assigned staff of organization developments needed to perform position responsibilities. Oversees and administers budgets for all assigned sports programs and events. Tracks expenses, staff hours, game/contest/event results and submit detailed reports. Schedules sports programs and staff for sports, enrichment, special events, and other activities. Provides detailed program information for printed and online publications including social media. Updates online information for current and upcoming programs. Determines status of games/contests/programs as it relates to participation due to weather events. Manages inventory and orders supplies for programs, concessions, and facilities as required. Works with other businesses in fostering partnerships and sponsorships for in-kind donations as well as monetary contributions for programs and events. Creates and maintains relationships with schools, other agencies, and individuals to partner in the delivery of quality programs, whether it be through site usage or contracting for services. Creates progress reports for programs and facilities. Responds to emergency situations as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits Include:
Robust Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Health Savings Account (w/Generous Annual Employer Funding) Life Insurance (Employer paid and Supplemental Plans) Disability Insurance Plan Employer Paid Urgent Care Visits at Designated Immediate Care Clinic Paid Time Off and Holidays INPRS (PERF)
Pension Program Employee Assistance and Employee Health Programs Tuition Reimbursement Programs Career Growth and Training Opportunities Compensation:
The City of Valparaiso provides a competitive salary structure. Pay for this position will be +/- 65,372 annually commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and education. The position is overtime exempt and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Valparaiso City Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledges, skills, and/or abilities required. The City of Valparaiso provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in applying for this position, you can request assistance by contacting the Valparaiso Human Resources Department at vhr@valpo.us. This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay:
$65,372.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
