WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision, the Recreation Superintendent is responsible for managing an assigned portion of the Parks and Recreation Department through effective supervision, planning, coordination and evaluation. The scope of services includes setting a direction for the division and developing policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations for facilities and program areas.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

• Supervises personnel including instructing; assigning, reviewing, and planning work of others; monitoring standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; and recommending employee transfers, promotions, and salary increases as appropriate.
• Provides superior recreation programs, services, and facilities to the public in accordance with city and departmental goals and objectives.
• Evaluates and analyzes the effectiveness of recreation programs, services and facilities and identifies and implements ways to improve processes, procedures, and effective use of resources.
• Establishes, monitors, and evaluates departmental performance metrics.
• Collaborates with assigned staff to write, evaluate, and revise policies and procedures for use of the Recreation division.
• Manages the asset repair and replacement schedule of assigned facilities.
• Establishes, coordinates, and monitors professional service contracts and facility use agreements.
• Monitors departmental budgets, including forecasting revenues and expenditures, controlling costs, analyzing financial performance, and ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to support programs, services, and strategic priorities.
• Coordinates, schedules, and evaluates comprehensive recreation programming.
• Oversees and evaluates facilities to ensure high-quality customer experience and member retention, including monitoring service delivery standards, resolving member concerns, analyzing feedback and usage trends, and implementing improvements.
• Evaluates and manages recreation software systems to ensure they effectively support member needs and staff operations, including monitoring system performance, gathering user feedback, coordinating updates or enhancements, and working with vendors or IT to resolve issues and improve functionality.
• Ensures compliance with national accreditation standards and lead continuous improvement efforts to maintain accreditation status and uphold industry best practices
• Recommends and evaluates rental fee structure, policies, and procedures and optimizes use of space.
• Investigates, addresses, and resolves citizen complaints and concerns.
• Requires travel via city vehicle to various facilities.
• - Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Builds professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offers flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Secures bids and orders equipment.
• Travels to attend meetings, conferences and training.
• Attends division related programs, activities and events to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration/Programming/Management or closely related field, supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years of progressive management/supervisory experience in a recreation setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Park and Recreational Professional Certification
• Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. Task may require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.