City of Somers Point, NJ Article II Community Education/Recreation Director

[Adopted 12-11-1980 by Ord. No. 27-1980 (Ch. 27A of 1967 compilation)]

§ 34-4 Establishment.

The City Council of the City of Somers Point, New Jersey, hereby establishes the position with the title of Community Education/Recreation Director, with the position description and areas of responsibility as follows.

§ 34-5 Purpose and description.

The purpose of this position shall be the maximum utilization of the community's physical, financial and human resources to provide opportunities for the growth and development of every Somers Point resident and the community as a whole. The person shall work with children, youth, adults and agencies living and working within Somers Point to ensure the development and operation of community programs and projects consistent with identified community needs and interests. Such a program will include activities and projects for all ages of a recreational, educational, civic, cultural and social nature.

§ 34-6 Powers and duties.

Areas of responsibility of the Director shall be to:

A. Exercise community leadership in the definition and development of new community programs, activities and facilities designed to meet identified community needs.

B. Develop and operate a balanced, year-round program which includes activities and involvement for children, youth, adults and senior citizens.

C. Encourage the development of interagency and organizational cooperative efforts and involvement within the community.

D. Preside, on the school premises or at the designated location, during the time officially sponsored activities are in progress and accept supervisory responsibility for all activities normally designated as community education or recreation related. When authorized by his supervisor, the Director may be represented by some other authorized person.

E. Coordinate all activities related to the community education/recreation program.

F. Schedule and coordinate the use of all school district and city educational and recreational facilities.

G. Facilitate community programs in their endeavor to provide human services to residents.

H. Promote community spirit and cooperation.

I. Provide administrative services to the local Board of Recreation Commissioners.

J. Assist in providing supervision of recreational maintenance personnel.

K. Assist the K-12 instructional staff in the development and operation of programs which have the capability to enrich the required portion of the curriculum.

L. Recruit and hire, subject to Board approval, all nonadministrative personnel necessary for the program.

M. Complete and maintain accurate records as to income and payroll and order and inventory supplies and all other financial aspects of the total program.

N. Continually investigate and apply for sources of funding available to implement and expand the existing community education/recreation program.

O. Perform such other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed appropriate.