Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Parks & Recreation Job Description and Proceed with Advertising for the Position and Council Action as Needed

City of Tiffin, Iowa Parks and Recreation Director Page 3 Required Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of the principles and objectives of public recreation and parks programs. Knowledgeable of the practices and principles of effective public administration and municipal government. Knowledge of planning and managing all types of recreation, sports, and arts programs and facilities. Knowledgeable of analyzing community needs and resources to develop programs which optimize use of department resources towards fulfillment of city needs. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships the City Council, City Administrator, City Employees, community agencies, other government officials, civic groups, and the general public. Ability to receive and follow directions either verbally or orally and with proficiency and accuracy. Ability to work in either a team environment or individually. Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, procedures and policies. Ability to analyze, assign priorities, organize, and coordinate, workflow. Acceptable Experience and Training High school graduation or equivalent plus graduate from a college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Park Management, Leisure Services, or a closely related field. Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of Public Recreation, Leisure Services and/or Park Management or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possession or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Training and CPO Certification. Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Required Special Qualifications None. Essential Physical Abilities Minimal physical strength requirements involving the moving, lifting, pushing, carrying and pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and walking/standing.