[R.O. 1998 § 115.180; CC 1988 §2-196; Ord. No. 970 §4, 6-10-1981]
The Director of Parks and Recreation
shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 1998 § 115.190; CC 1988 §2-197; Ord. No. 970 §2, 6-10-1981]
The person named Director of Parks
and Recreation should have the following minimum training and experience:
Be a graduate from a college or university with a bachelor's degree
in recreation, physical education or related field, and at least three
(3) years of responsible experience in an organized recreation program,
or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The Director
should have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices
of the field of recreation and knowledge of the methods and materials
for recreational facilities and related equipment. The person selected
should have the ability to plan, organize and administer a municipal
recreational program and facility; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with City Officials, subordinates,
employees in other City Departments and the general public; ability
to maintain complex records and prepare clear and concise reports;
and the ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in
writing.
[R.O. 1998 § 115.200; CC 1988 §2-198; Ord. No. 970 §§1, 3, 6-10-1981]
A.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall
be responsible for matters relating to plans, organizing and administering
the municipal recreation center programs and related work as directed
by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen or the City Administrator.
B.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall
plan, promote, organize and supervise a comprehensive municipal recreation
program and administer the same in the interest of the entire community
and shall conduct and supervise any form of recreation, cultural or
social activity that will employ the leisure time of the citizens
in a wholesome and constructive manner.
