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. CITY OF REDWOOD CITY Febru~ry 1982 PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs responsible park and recreation work in planning, promoting and organizing the City's park and recreation program; does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS or THE CLASS The manager in this class is responsible for assisting in the general administration, development and direction of a dynamic, year-round park and'recreation program for all groups, ages and interest levels for the necessary facilities to make programs effective. The manager functions with wide_latitude of administrative discretion within the framework of broad polici.. established by the Park and Recreation Director. ' EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) Assists in planning, organizing and directing a flexible program of recreational activities for all segments, groups, ages and interest levels of the City. Assists in determining the -need for additional -park and recreation programs, and evaluates their effectiveness: determines methods for implementing and promoting programs; provides training programs for staff m~mbers and employees; makes recommendations cor.cern- ing the recruitment and selection of full, part-time and casualemployeesi,- supervises and coordinates special projects and events; assists in development and control of the budget for the departmenti organizes and promotes various programs and arranges schedules and facilities for recreational and sports activities: prepares promotional material for news releases and speaks before civic and special interest groups on the City's parks and recreation programs; prepares or directs the preparation of periodic and special reports; acts as Director in absence of Department Director. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of all phases of City recreation and park admini- stration; thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of park and recreation planning and development; ability to develop-and execute a well-rounded program of recreational activities; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to write and speak in a clear and concise form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contaced in the course of work; ability to interpret effec- tively the policies of the Park and Recreation Department to employees and the public. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Extensive experience as a park or recreation supervisor in a community based organization and graduationfrbm college with a degree' in recreation or park.management; or any equivalent combination of experience and training,which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. EXHIBIT "A"