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City of Elk River <br /> • Park and Recreation Director <br /> River Position Description <br /> Department: Immediate Supervisor: <br /> Park and Recreation City Administrator <br /> Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: (date) <br /> Exempt 1/29/02 <br /> Positions Supervised: <br /> Recreation Manager,Recreation Programmers,Secretarial Staff,Facility Coordinator,Park Foreman, <br /> Ice Arena Staff, Senior Citizen Programming Staff, Library Staff, Park Planner <br /> Position Summary <br /> The Park and Recreation Director is responsible for the oversight of park planning,maintenance <br /> and recreation programming. This position reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for <br /> the development and implementation of the Master Park Plan, Park Capital Improvement <br /> Plan/Budget, and the budget for operation of the department. <br /> Essential Functions <br /> 1. Develops and administers,in conjunction with others,the City's park and recreation system <br /> and programs <br /> A. Oversees the preparation of recreation programs and services. <br /> • B. Coordinates construction and maintenance of park facilities. <br /> C. Oversees scheduling and use of park facilities. <br /> 2. Develops and implements the City's Master Park Plan <br /> A. Plans, directs, and presents the development/revision of Master Park Plan. <br /> B. Updates portions of the Master Park Plan. <br /> C. Coordinates review of land use applications(subdivisions)for consistency with the <br /> Master Park Plan. <br /> D. Monitors trends in parks and recreation for inclusion in the Master Park Plan. <br /> E. Prepares and implements Capital Improvements Plan and Budget. <br /> F. Coordinates long-range regional park planning with other jurisdictions. <br /> G. Coordinates implementation activities with local associations and other <br /> jurisdications. <br /> H. Prepares and submits grant applications for the acquisition of land and the <br /> development of parks. <br /> 3. Coordinates activities for the Park and Recreation Commission. <br /> A. Oversees and participates in preparation of agendas and agenda materials. <br /> B. Schedules meetings. <br /> C. Coordinates Capital Improvement budget development for parks. <br /> D. Attends appropriate park development meetings. <br /> 4. Oversees the provision of recreational programming to City's residents. <br /> III A. Keeps current on new developments in the park and recreation field. <br /> B. Encourages creative thought for new program opportunities. <br /> C. Explores partnership opportunities to expand program offerings. <br /> Page 1 <br />