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RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF COLTON Page 2 of 3 • Serve as a resource for the Community Center Division; coordinate divisional activities with other divisions, departments and organizations; provide information and resources to City officials, departments, and other organizations as is appropriate. • Provide staff assistance and technical support to the Community Center Division and other departments. • Conduct financial, organizational and operational service delivery studies; make recommendations to address and resolve identified services delivery issues. • Promote existing programs in the community. • Attend and participate in organizational and community meetings as necessary; stay current on issues relative to the field of recreation, sports and child care; respond to and resolve community and organizational inquiries, problems and complaints. • Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary documents or correspondence to appropriate boards, groups, and/or committees. • Serve as a resource to the Parks and Recreation Commission; plan, or assist in planning City parks recreational areas; monitor and evaluate the construction of parks; ensure that parks and department programs meet ADA requirements. • Administer department contract services and agreements; research, apply for and administer State and Federal grants. • Perform other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and counter service. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Recreation Services Manager. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of five years of progressively responsible experience in the administration of municipal recreation and social service field or a related area, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity and the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, public administration, sociology or a related field. License/Certificate: Possession of, or the ability to obtain upon hire, an appropriate and valid driver's license. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS : Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of recreation management. Revised 08/10/98