Assistant Recreation Director, City of Westminster
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising youth and adult recreational programs, athletics, and events • Manage the maintenance and scheduling of athletic fields, including but not limited to turf maintenance, irrigation monitoring, and field preparation for games and practices • Develop and implement turf management plans, including mowing schedules, aeration, fertilization, weed control, and pest management. • Supervise part-time and seasonal staff; assist with staff scheduling training, and performance monitoring • Serve as acting Recreation Director in their absence
• Collaborate with local sports leagues and community groups to ensure efficient use of recreational spaces • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and departmental standards across all recreation areas • Assist in budget preparation and purchasing for recreation supplies, field maintenance materials, and equipment • Respond to citizen inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner • Assist with the planning and execution of city-wide special events and sponsorship activities • Maintain accurate records of program participation, maintenance logs, and field conditions
• Operate and maintain various types of field and turf maintenance equipment
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Sports Management or related field preferred • Minimum of 3 years of experience in parks and recreation, athletic field maintenance, or turfgrass management • Supervisory experience is strongly preferred
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or equivalent preferred • Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire) is a plus • Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required
Please email resumes to the Recreation Director, Herb Poole at hpoole@westminstersc.org