General Definition of Work

Performs works responsible for overseeing, leading and supervising the effective and efficient management and operations of parks and recreation facilities, leagues and programs for the City of Cape Girardeau.

Essential Functions

● Supervises full-time and part-time employees.

● Oversees and performs management of special events, tournaments, sports leagues, youth and adult classes, space rental and other programs.

● Assists in the administration of budgets for multiple divisions; oversees bidding, evaluating and purchasing; monitors division budgets and payrolls.

● Assists in planning and overseeing the development of major capital improvement projects, range and scope for the projects vary from minor to major facility projects.

● Oversees administrative projects assigned by the Department Director, Recreation Division Manager and other city officials. Prepares reports and coordinate projects for Advisory Boards, sub-committees, sports leagues and community groups.

● Oversees concession management at multiple facilities. Responsible for all revenues generated and inventory/cost control.

● Ensures the quality and safety of all adult and youth recreational programs, events leagues and services.

● Responds to after-hours calls as needed. (On 24 hour call.)

● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree.

● Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the divisions/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department.

● Possession of valid driver’s license.

Salary per year $51,949 plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $75,239 yearly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation and pre-employment physical.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to their status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V