Citywide Sports Director

Citywide Sports Director

• ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES

Major Responsibilities - Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, work closely with the Assistant Commissioner for Public Programs and the Chief of Programming & Strategic Management for Recreation to perform very responsible work for the Recreation Division.

Provide dynamic leadership for the creation, development and implementation of sports programs and partnerships.

Provide leadership to a small team of full-time or seasonal staff as well as interns, volunteers and program partners.

Lead borough Sports Coordinators with eye toward innovation, excellent communication and cutting-edge management techniques.

Work with service and product vendors related to Citywide sports initiatives. Organize and report on budgeting and sports spending.

Coordinate and manage special events and programs, including coordinating event logistics, equipment needs, staffing, and creating run of show documents to deliver vibrant, inclusive and dynamic experiences.

Execute internal and external engagement / promotion plans for upcoming events; recruiting participants, designing curricula, creating fliers, promoting opportunities, and documenting program success.

Document programs via photography and program summaries, engage in program evaluation, data collection, program reporting and analysis.

Manage valuable existing sports partnerships and assist in the initiation of new ones including partnerships with the governing bodies of various sports.

Write program proposals, as well as researching and applying for grant opportunities.

Provide administrative and operational leadership to other Recreation efforts, as directed.

Develop and deliver on-going staff development training and opportunities for all staff.

Oversee the monitoring of program records such as attendance data, weekly reports, timesheets, snack reports and expenditures. Ensure high program standards via site visits, audits, parental feedback and interviews.

Assist with special projects as necessary.

Work Location : Arsenal North, Manhattan