at Cocopah Indian Tribe in SOMERTON, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Summary
Park Administration is responsible for fiscal and personnel management, clerical support services, staff support to the Parks, Recreation, Community Services, Arts & Culture, grant administration, and applying for grant funding. The Planning & Development of Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Is responsible for the existing facilities, the land for the development of parks and recreation facilities, and the preservation of open space. Responsible for the development of the department’s annual budget and expense management. Developing a Community Engagement program for community outreach to engage the community to participate in the available activities. Manage Facilities - generate and share permits, schedule programs, take in-house and online reservations, and schedule leagues and meetings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- This is a highly responsible professional position that includes administrative and managerial work, planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Park and Recreation Department. The Director of Parks and Recreation plans, promotes, organizes, and administers public recreation service for the tribal community, under policies established by the Cocopah Indian Tribe.
- Supervises, selects, trains, directs, and evaluates department personnel, and monitors all activities and operations of the department; sets goals and objectives and establishes guidelines for performance;
- Supervises acquisition, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of recreation facilities; coordinates with Public Works Department and the Planning Department on routine maintenance and special repair projects;
- Evaluates effectiveness of recreation areas, facilities, and services;
- Studies local conditions and develops immediate and long-range plans to meet recreational needs of all tribal community age groups;
- Prepares budgets and directs expenditures of department funds and keeping of department records;
- Reports recommendations and direction to Tribal Administration;
- Advises Tribal Administration/Tribal Council on long-term strategic planning for all parks and park programs;
- Oversees marketing of park programs including the Parks & Recreation website, brochures, and social media;
- Develops and manages sponsorship program for department (Ex: Turkey Trot, Social Club and special events, children’s baseball, football or basketball leagues or after school programs including planning snack or meal menus and prepping snacks or meals);
- Complies with all Cocopah Indian Tribe Policies, Protocols, and Procedures;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
