<p>JOB DESCRIPTION</p> <p>CITY OF MUNCIE Position No.:</p> <p>Last Review: 2/05/2021</p> <p>Effective Date:</p> <p>Last Revision:</p> <p>FLSA: Exempt X Non-Exempt</p> <p>Union Eligible: Yes No X</p> <p>Position Title: Program Director</p> <p>Department(s): Parks and Recreation</p> <p>Reports to (Title): Park Superintendent</p> <p>Pay: Starting at $23.00 per hour</p> <p>PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>Incumbent serves as Program Director and is the public's point of contact for information about Park Programs and Park Usage; responsible for answering questions from the public, assisting with registrations, and maintaining accurate data for the recreation division.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Coordinate program staff and volunteers in implementing leisure service programs for Muncie Parks and Recreation.</p> </li><li> <p>Supervise classes, workshops and activities for residents and non-residents in programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist Park Staff with daily operations</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate with Parents and Staff</p> </li><li> <p>Promote recreational programs and services to school, community groups, local Youth organizations and the public.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate sponsorship and partnerships for programs and events</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate sponsorship and partnerships for programs and events</p> </li><li> <p>Recruit volunteers and interns for events/programs and track hours quarterly</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in the Marketing efforts of the Department, specifically for Recreation with social, electronic, and news media as well as appearances at other community and or county events for promotional purposes. Prepare Recreation Division promotional materials.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare and enter data to assist Parks Department with reports, analysis and analysis of Recreation.</p> </li></ol> <p>OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Assist in maintaining recreation equipment, initiating repairs/replacement and inventory</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with registrations for programs, reservations for facilities and assist office staff with other administrative duties.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist Park Superintendent in supervisor of facilities and amenity usage including coverage of evening/weekends as needed</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to coordinate and effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-worker, volunteers, parks Superintendent, park Board, vendors and the public. This includes explaining program details, regulations, priorities and deadlines to staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend all trainings and meetings as required.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain strict confidentiality regarding park issues</p> </li><li> <p>Work requires the ability to work extended and/or evening hours, on occasion work weekend/holiday hours</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other related duties and/or special projects as needed</p> </li><li> <p>All other duties as assigned by Park Superintendent</p> </li></ol> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <ol> <li> <p>Meet established deadlines.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in managing a group of peers.</p> </li><li> <p>The ability to speak professionally in front of a large group of people.</p> </li><li> <p>Basis knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, punctuation and ability to assimilate information from various sources and prepare clear, persuasive communication for oral and written presentation.</p> </li><li> <p>Basis knowledge of practical application of Muncie Parks and recreation services and standard principles of municipal government administration.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and other software.</p> </li><li> <p>Function in a team environment and independently when needed on various projects.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to learn recreation software, to set up courses/programs, program registrations and process payments.</p> </li><li> <p>Good ethics and dependable attendance record.</p> </li></ol> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE;</p> <p>Associate Degree in a business-related field. Previous managerial experience would be helpful to fulfill the job's need.</p> <p>Strong skills in writing, editing, communications and presentation skills.</p> <p>The above description covers the most significant duties performed, buy may exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.</p> <p>City of Muncie Employment Application</p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>