The City Council of the City of Somers Point, New Jersey, hereby
establishes the position with the title of Community Program and Recreation
Director, which position shall be appointed from time to time by the
City Administrator. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to
create any right upon any employee to said position inasmuch as any
individual serving in such position serves at the discretion of the
City Administrator.
The purpose of this position shall be the maximum utilization
of the community's physical, financial and human resources to
provide opportunities for the growth and development of every Somers
Point resident and the community as a whole. The person shall work
with children, youth, adults and agencies living and working within
Somers Point to ensure the development and operation of community
programs and projects consistent with identified community needs and
interests. Such a program will include activities and projects for
all ages of a recreational, civic, cultural and social nature.
Areas of responsibility of the Director shall be to:
A. Exercise community leadership in the definition and development of
new community programs, activities and facilities designed to meet
identified community needs.
B. Develop and operate a balanced, year-round program which includes
activities and involvement for children, youth, adults and senior
citizens.
C. Encourage the development of interagency and organizational cooperative
efforts and involvement within the community.
D. Coordinate all activities related to the recreational programs approved
by the Recreation Advisory Board.
E. Schedule and coordinate the use of the City's recreational facilities.
F. Facilitate community programs in their endeavor to provide human
services to residents.
G. Promote community spirit and cooperation.
H. As necessary, provide administrative services to the City's
Recreation Advisory Board.
I. Assist the City Administrator and the Recreation Advisory Board in
providing supervision of recreational maintenance personnel.
J. Complete and maintain accurate records as to income and payroll and
order and inventory supplies and all other financial aspects of the
total program.
K. Continually investigate and apply for sources of funding available
to implement and expand existing community recreation programs.
L. Perform such other related duties and responsibilities for any job
as assigned or deemed appropriate by the City Administrator.