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PARKS & REC/COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION 2 6. Assist various civic clubs and organizations to help with proper coordination of community projects and special events, including but not limited to, Little Canada Recreation Association, Little Canada Canadian Days Committee, and area scouting groups. 7. Represent the City in metropolitan, state, and national organizations in parks and recreation matters where delegated and where the interests of the Little Canada community are involved. This includes but is not limited to the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). 8. Monitor the demand and usage of public facilities for City recreational purposes such as parks, shelters, the lower level of the Old Fire Hall, District 623 property, etc. 9. Manage ongoing safety protocols and reviews of parks property and facilities conditions and practices associated with parks and recreation and implement and/or recommend programs to reduce and prevent personal injuries and property damage. 10. Manage and provide oversight of the City of Little Canada tree inspection program. 11. Oversee parks and recreation programming operations including programs and events, establishing standards for programs, and monitoring revenues and expenditures. 12. Oversee all maintenance and operation activities for the Parks & Recreation Department. 13. Coordinate software needs for recreation activities, sports, programs, and facility reservations. Supervision and Volunteer Coordination: 1. Hires, trains, supervises, disciplines, and directs employees and volunteers under his/her control. Reviews and evaluates the performance of those departmental employees who report to him/her regularly. 2. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, community leaders, civic groups, city officials, and the general public. 3. Serves as staff liaison to the Parks & Recreation Commission during their scheduled meetings and is responsible for agenda preparation, in consultation with the Commission Chair, including the preparation of staff reports as required. Strategic Planning: 1. Within the guidelines of the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Parks and Recreation and in consultation with the Parks & Recreation Commission, monitor and develop long-range plans for Parks and Recreation facilities to ensure the appropriate utilization of land, buildings, and other resources. Periodically review the Park & Recreation Master Plan and suggest revisions to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 2. Prepare and administer the annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for the Parks & Recreation Department. Budget preparation includes reviewing fees