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City of Kingsport, TN Program Administrator

The City of Kingsport, TN Parks & Recreation Department is seeking an energetic and creative individual to assume the position of Program Administrator to assist with planning, implementation and coordination of a broad and diverse range of year-round recreational programs, services and activities for youth and adults.  The general focus of the successful candidate may include community recreation, special events, wellness, athletic programming and summer programs.  Work also includes general supervision of facilities. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of general management principles and practices including financial management, budget preparation, program evaluation and employee supervision;
• Knowledge of general program development principles and practices for Adult/Youth Recreation programs, services, and activities;
• Knowledge of general Parks and Recreation operating policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic facilities maintenance, facility management and scheduling;
• Knowledge of basic volunteer training, recruitment, and supervision principles and practices; 
• Skill in working in an environment subject to limited direct supervision requiring independent decision making;
• Skill in basic meeting and event planning, organizing, and coordinating a variety of recreation/sports programs, activities, and events;
• Skill in training and supervising volunteer staff to ensure efficient, effective delivery of services of the specific recreation program;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of community leaders, other city department staff and the general public including advisory committees, non-profit organizations and “friends” groups;
• Skill in managing program and facility budgets;
• Skill in performing basic facility maintenance and supervision;
• Skill in computers and their applications in management/operations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation, Sports Mgmt. or related field and 2 years related work experience.  Salary Range: $16.31 hr- $23.16 hr.  Applications may be accessed at www.kingsporttn.gov or obtained from the City of Kingsport, Human Resources Dept., 225 W. Center St., Kingsport, TN  37660.  Submit completed application to same address.  Application review will begin August 29, 2011.  Applications will be accepted and reviewed until an offer of employment is extended.

If you are interested in having a job posted, please e-mail the ARPA State office at ldean@arpaonline.org for more information.