[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Township
Council of the Township of Dover (now Toms River) 6-22-2004 by Ord. No.
3884-04;[1]amended in its entirety 5-13-2008 by Ord. No. 4136-08. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
There shall be a Department of Recreation, the
head of which shall be the Director of Recreation. The Department
of Recreation shall consist of four divisions as follows:
A.
Division of General Recreation. This division shall
consist of all programs and events relating to Township playgrounds,
swimming pools, athletic fields, and other Township recreational facilities,
except the Bey Lea Golf Course and Winding River Ice Rinks.
B.
Division of Beaches. This division shall consist of
all programs and events relating to Township beaches, including Ortley
Beach, Shelter Cove Beach, and Money Island Beach.
C.
Division of the Bey Lea Golf Course Utility. This
division shall consist of the Bey Lea Golf Course, Clubhouse and all
programs and events relating to said facility.
D.
Division of the Winding River Ice Rink Utility. This
division shall consist of the indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks
located at Winding River Park and all programs and events relating
to said facilities.
There is hereby created the following positions
within the Department of Recreation and the constituent divisions
of said Department:
A.
Position. The head of the Department of Recreation
shall be the Director of Recreation, who shall be appointed by the
Mayor upon the advice and consent of the Township Council. The Director
shall possess a bachelor's degree in recreation or a closely-related
field and have at least five years' experience in the management and
operations of recreational programs and activities.
B.
Duties of the Director of Recreation. The Director
of Recreation shall:
(1)
Administer the work of the Department and administer
and operate all Township recreational facilities and recreation programs.
(2)
Plan and develop additional public recreational areas
and facilities.
(3)
Cooperate with other municipal departments, service
clubs, and organizations in furthering recreational and cultural interests
in the Township.
(4)
Adopt reasonable rules, regulations, and bylaws subject
to the approval of the Mayor and Council for the conduct of all persons
participating in programs and activities or utilizing recreational
facilities or equipment sponsored by the Department.
(5)
Attend meetings of the Recreation Committee of the
Township Council.
(6)
Study, investigate, develop, and recommend recreation
programs.
(7)
Conduct studies of the present and future recreational
needs of the Township and develop immediate and long-range plans in
consultation with the Recreation Committee for recommendation to the
Mayor and the Township Council.
(8)
Maintain such records as may be required to control
department receipts, property and personnel, and provide information
to the Mayor for budgeting and financing of recreational programs.
Such records shall include time cards, or the equivalent Township-approved
time tracking device, for part-time and seasonal personnel.
(9)
Be responsible to the Mayor for the proper custody
and preservation of the books, records and property under his or her
control, and for the faithful performance of his or her duties.
(10)
Submit to the Mayor monthly reports concerning the
conduct and progress of the Department, including receipts and monies.
(11)
Administer the expenditure of funds in accordance
with the annual budget.
(12)
Administer the management of the public golf courses
and ice rinks.
(13)
Operate programs related to Township beaches and boardwalks.
(14)
Hire part-time and seasonal staff as needed, with
the approval of the Mayor, to carry out the functions of the Department.
A.
Position. The Deputy Director of Recreation shall
be appointed by the Director with the approval of the Mayor and shall
possess a bachelor's degree in recreation or a closely-related field
or, in the alternative, have at least five years' experience in the
management and operation of recreational programs or activities.
B.
Duties. The Deputy Director of Recreation shall:
(1)
Assist the Director in the administration and operation
of the programs and activities of the Department.
(2)
Primary focus shall be the oversight of the Division
of General Recreation and the Division of Beaches.
(3)
Shall otherwise carry out such duties as specifically
designated by the Director and, in the absence of the Director, assume
all of the duties, responsibilities and powers of the Director or
designated in this section.
The Program Manager shall be hired by the Director
and shall assist the Director in providing for the individual recreation
programs and activities established in the Division of General Recreation
and shall maintain accurate records relating to the attendance of
participants and staff in said Division.
The Program Manager shall be hired by the Director
with the approval of the Mayor and shall be responsible for the development,
scheduling and oversight of the established ice hockey leagues, skating
programs and other activities. The Program Manager shall coordinate
with the Ice Rink Facility Manager to ensure the efficient operation
of the ice rink facilities. This position may also serve as the Ice
Rink Administrator, the primary contact for the ice rink utility,
at the discretion of the Director of Recreation.
The Ice Rink Facility Manager shall be hired
by the Director with the approval of the Mayor and shall be responsible
for the maintenance and/or repair of the Township ice rink facilities.
The Ice Rink Facility Manager shall supervise and direct all maintenance
workers, clerical, and custodial staff assigned to the ice rink facility.
The Ice Rink Facility Manager shall coordinate activities with the
Program Manager to ensure the efficient operation of the ice rink
facilities. This position may also serve as the Ice Rink Administrator,
the primary contact for the ice rink utility, at the discretion of
the Director of Recreation.
The Ice Rink Assistant Manager shall be hired
by the Director and shall assist the Ice Rink Facility Manager in
the maintenance and/or repair of the Township ice rink facilities
and assist the Ice Rink Program Manager with the coordination of all
programs and activities. This position shall also provide support
to the Bey Lea Golf Course utility at the discretion of the Director
of Recreation.
The Golf Course Facility Manager shall be appointed
by the Director with the approval of the Mayor and shall be responsible
for the care, maintenance and repair of the grounds of the Bey Lea
Golf Course. The Golf Course Facility Manager shall direct and supervise
all senior groundspersons and groundspersons assigned to the Division.
The Golf Course Facility Manager shall coordinate with the Clubhouse
Manager to ensure the efficient operation of the golf course. This
position may also serve as the Golf Course Administrator, the primary
contact for the golf course utility, at the discretion of the Director
of Recreation.
The Golf Course Clubhouse Manager shall be appointed
by the Director with the approval of the Mayor and shall be responsible
for all programs and activities conducted at the Bey Lea Golf Course
and shall be responsible for the scheduling of all tee times, tournaments
and other events. The Clubhouse Manager shall direct the Assistant
Clubhouse Manager and all clerical staff and seasonal employees assigned
to the Division who are not assigned to the Golf Course Superintendent.
The Clubhouse Manager shall coordinate with the Golf Course Superintendent
to ensure the efficient operation of the golf course. This position
may also serve as the Golf Course Administrator, the primary contact
for the golf course utility, at the discretion of the Director of
Recreation.
The Assistant Golf Course Clubhouse Manager
shall be appointed by the Director and shall assist the Clubhouse
Manager.
The Golf Course Assistant Manager shall be hired
by the Director with the approval of the Mayor and shall be responsible
for the development and coordination of all golf programs. The Golf
Course Assistant Manager shall also support the Golf Course Facilities
Manager and the Golf Course Clubhouse Manager with all golf course
facility and clubhouse functions. This position shall also provide
support to the Winding River Ice Rink utility at the discretion of
the Director of Recreation.
[Added 1-28-2020 by Ord.
No. 4655-20]
A.
There is hereby created, within the Department of Recreation, the
Division of Youth Services, the head of which shall be the Division
Manager of Youth Services, who shall report to the Director of Recreation,
and who shall have a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences
and five years' experience in youth service activities or a master's
degree and three years' experience in youth service activities
and who shall be a regular employee of the Township. The Division
Manager of Youth Services may be assisted by the Deputy Division Manager
of Youth Services, who will assist the Division Manager with respect
to youth services matters.
B.
Under the direction and supervision of the Division Manager of Youth
Services, the Division of Youth Services shall:
(1)
Develop programs and coordinate projects directed to the development
of needed youth services in the Township.
(2)
Act as liaison between the Township Council and various youth service
agencies and programs, both public and private, on the local, state
and federal levels.
(3)
Actively seek out and advise Township Council of grants, funds and
loans which may be available for youth services and related programs.
