Director of Community Recreation
Sheboygan Area School District /Community Recreation Department

Job Description
The purpose of this position is to oversee the planning, organization, promotion, and delivery of comprehensive, year-round, community recreation programs and services that enhance the quality of life for individuals residing in the Sheboygan Area School District (SASD). With an annual budget of over $2,000,000, the Sheboygan Area School District-Community Recreation Department (CRD) provides numerous year-round affordable programming, including youth aquatics, land and water fitness for adults, kindergarten through 5th grade before and after-school childcare, youth and adult sports, Sheboygan Theatre Company (community theatre), and community fitness centers.

Relationships:

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools
Supervises: 3 - Full-time Recreation Supervisors 3 - Full-time Maintenance Staff 3 - Full-time Administrative Assistants
Works With: Executive Management Team (EMT) District Administrators Recreation and Theatre Advisory Boards Community Organizations

Responsibilities:

General Administration

Through work with district staff and community organizations, coordinate, promote, and manage an extensive, broad-based program of community recreational activities.
Coordinate scheduling, permitting, and/or rental of school sites and athletic facilities utilized by district staff, the Community Recreation Department, and community organizations.
Make recommendations for the development of Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines regarding the operation of the department.
Prepare and issue regular and special reports for the Board of Education, Superintendent, and staff.
Represent the Community Recreation Department at district, Board of Education, and community meetings.

Planning

Establish and maintain cooperative planning and working relationships with all SASD schools, municipal departments, and community organizations.
Oversee the development of the department’s annual activity report.
Develop short and long-range department goals and plans.
Coordinate staff meetings to ensure Community Recreation Department staff are collaborating to achieve the goals of the department.

Budget and Fiscal

Manage the annual budget development process for the department and Sheboygan Theatre Company.
Coordinate all budgetary planning for equipment, supplies, and materials to meet department needs.
Present department and Sheboygan Theatre Company monthly financial reports to the Board of Education.•
Continually seeks alternate sources of funding for facility program development.

Community Relations

Oversee the department’s ongoing marketing and public promotional information.
Represent the district and Community Recreation Department on various community boards and agencies (i.e., Board of Directors of Lakeshore United FC, Team Excel, Maywood Advisory, and City Parks, Forestry, and Marina).
Organize and facilitate meetings of the Community Recreation Department’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee and the Sheboygan Theatre Company Advisory Committee

Personnel Management

Hires, supervises, and evaluates all full-time personnel.
Coordinates the hiring of all part-time and seasonal employees.
Establishes hourly wage rates for part-time seasonal personnel.
Oversees and provides training programs for full-time and part-time personnel.

Facilities and Equipment

Approves all internal and external SASD building use, permits, and rental agreements.
Assists in the development of short and long-term plans for district indoor and outdoor athletic/recreational facilities and fitness centers.
Makes recommendations for improvement facilities utilized for community recreation activities.
In cooperation with Sheboygan Parks Department, provides for maintenance of city and school district athletic fields.

Sheboygan Theatre Company (STC)

Oversees the STC Executive Director and STC Advisory Committee.
Manages the maintenance of financial records, investments, and reports.
Acts as liaison between STC and the SASD Board of Education.
Updates Superintendent of Schools with ongoing STC operations.

Other

Performs other self-initiated duties or projects assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications
Required Experience or Training

Master’s degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation Management, Educational or Non-profit Leadership, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role.
Desired Experiences

Have proven administrative leadership skills in overseeing community youth and adult recreation programming.
Strong personnel management skills, including developing a strong leadership team, assigning personnel, and delegating responsibilities with assurance and accountability.
Short- and long-range planning skills.
Ability to assess community needs, research trends, and innovative concepts as they apply to improving department operations.
Ability to compose written reports and documents.
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and interpret policy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including, the Board of Education, school district administrators and staff, City of Sheboygan administrators, local non-profit organizations, and community citizens.
Strong facilitation and decision-making skills when working with advisory boards and stakeholder groups.