Parks & Rec ManagerParks and Recreation Manager
City of Otsego
Title of Class: Parks and Recreation Manager
Revised Date:
FLSA: Exempt
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Primary objective of this position is to manage and direct the city's
park maintenance operations and plan and implement best practices to obtain effective and
efficient service levels. This includes but is not limited to parks and ground maintenance
The development and implementation of the city parks and recreation program for youth, adults
and seniors.
Supervision Received: Works under the administrative supervision of the City Administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to the
following:)
❖ Being responsible for the planning, development, administration and evaluation of
recreation programs for youth, adults and seniors; youth and adult athletic leagues, special
events, instructional programs and camps
❖ Design, coordinate and evaluate recreation programs
❖ Coordinate and evaluate various recreation programs with other agencies to establish
cooperative efforts and facilitate services
❖ Research new techniques, procedures and standards in park and recreation program
activities
•S Provide effective customer service in a courteous and helpful manner
❖ Ensure program information and league standings are kept up to date and publicized as
necessary
❖ Process forfeit, rainout and ejection notices and monitor the fees and team records that
are affected
•S Keep teams updated on schedule changes, rule interpretations, etc.
❖ Provide on-site supervision, acts a chaperone on field trips
❖ Coordinate and schedule use of parks and ball fields with the public and youth
associations
❖ Reserve facilities for programs and activities
❖ Market recreation programs
❖ Serve as liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission, attend City Council meetings
and other commission meetings when appropriate
❖ Recommend park improvements and assist with park planning and development
❖ Select and supervise part time seasonal recreation staff
Parks and Recreation Manager
City of Otsego
O• Coordinate recreation volunteers
❖ Enhance use of current park and recreation facilities
❖ Partner with schools and other organizations for facility use and programming
❖ Prepare and manage recreation budget
❖ Define and recommend fees for activities, events, and rental facilities
❖ Serve as lead staff person on City event committees
❖ Work various programs and events as needed
❖ Seek and apply for grants for parks and recreation activities
❖ Make written and verbal reports and recommendations to the Council and City
Commissions
❖ Coordinate with the public works department for maintenance of fields and park facilities
DESIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
1. Bachelor's degree in recreation or a closely related field and two years of recreation
programming experience; or,
2. High school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of recent experience in recreation
programming for a local government entity; and
3. Valid Minnesota driver's license
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and recreation software
5. Experience working with the public both in terms of facilitating events and making formal
presentations.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
1. Supervisory experience
2. Education or experience in government management and administration
3. Municipal experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is:
1. Frequently required to sit, and talk or hear
2. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and
3. Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds, and
4. Frequently utilize distance vision, depth perception, peripheral, and color vision, and
5. Daily walla or run on uneven surfaces, and
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Parks and Recreation Manager
City of Otsego
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of the job:
1. Occasionally, be exposed to extreme outside weather conditions
2. Occasionally, be exposed to loud noises