[Adopted 6-13-1995 by Ord. No. 96-23 (Ch. 31, Art. XI, of the 1977 Code)]
[Amended 3-23-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
There is hereby created and established in and
for the Township of Hillsborough the position of Director of Parks
and Recreation.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall,
as a condition of eligibility for appointment and for continuation
in office, meet the following requirements:
A.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of all phases of
community recreational activities and their administration and a comprehensive
knowledge of the principles and methods of park and playground planning
and development.
B.
Possess a Recreation Director Certification issued
by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs Board
of Recreation Examiners pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1C-10 or else demonstrate
to the Township Committee a commitment toward obtainment of such certification.
C.
Possess a degree from an accredited college or university
with major course work in recreation and park administration or a
degree from an accredited college or university and two years' experience
as a parks or recreation supervisor.
[Amended 8-10-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-27]
[Amended 8-10-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-27]
A.
The duties and responsibilities of this position is
to administer the daily operations of the Hillsborough Township Parks
and Recreation Department and plan, direct and coordinate the efforts
of the Township parks and recreation programs. Duties and responsibilities
include planning recreation programs and providing and maintaining
equipment and facilities; and includes budget preparation and recreation
policy development. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall report
to the Township Administrator.
B.
The general duties and responsibilities of the Director
of Parks and Recreation shall include, but not be limited, to the
following:
(1)
Act as central spokesperson for all recreational activities,
questions and information for the Township.
(2)
Research, organize, develop and maintain a comprehensive
recreational program for the Township to include all segments of its
population.
(3)
Plan and administer park facilities.
(4)
Explores and implements outreach methods in order
to open parks to all Hillsborough residents. Oversees the organization
and implementation of tournament activities in parks.
(5)
Confers and cooperates with governmental agencies
and civic and neighborhood groups regarding recreational needs and
requirements; directs the publicizing of programs to ensure maximum
participation.
(6)
Develops short- and long-term goals of the Department
for improving operations and attaining more effective programs.
(7)
Evaluates effectiveness of services, facilities and
programs.
(8)
Seeks and writes grant applications for Parks and
Recreation Department.
(9)
Attends local, state and national conferences and
workshops to keep abreast of latest trends and developments in parks
and recreation.
(10)
Drafts, administers and monitors compliance
of parks and recreation operating budget.
(11)
Acts as liaison between the Township and other
organizations.
[Amended 3-23-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
(12)
Maintains positive public relations.
(13)
Maintains an inventory of all items per guidelines
in the Administrative Code.
(14)
[1]Coordinates the work of all divisions within the Parks
and Recreation Department.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(14), which pertained to
assisting the Township Admistrator with purchases and ordering of
equipment, was repealed 3-23-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03. This ordinance also
redesignated former Subsection B(15) through B(19) as Subsection B(14)
through B(18), respectively.
(15)
Monitors employees' performance, trains new
employees and recommends personnel actions.
(16)
Maintains performance folders on each employee.
(17)
Monitors time sheets and attendance records.
(18)
Oversees
the day-to-day and long-term operation and maintenance of the parks,
grounds, facilities and equipment of the Township of Hillsborough.
Serves as the direct supervisor of the Assistant Supervisor of Parks.
[Added 11-22-2011 by Ord.
No. 2011-24]
C.
The specific duties and typical tasks of the Director
of Parks and Recreation shall include, but not be limited, to the
following:
(1)
Coordinate programs with representatives of other
groups in the Township in developing and extending recreation and
allied programs and coordinate the use of Township recreational facilities
with those organizations.
(2)
Conduct coaches certification programs for recreation
programs supervisors and volunteer coaches.
(3)
Assist the Township Administrator and Purchasing Agent
with respect to purchases to be made for the Parks and Recreation
Department and assist in the ordering of all equipment for each program
after meeting with program supervisors and the Township Administrator.
[Amended 3-23-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
(4)
Interview personnel for hiring, meeting with supervisors
of all programs to discuss scheduling, philosophy, methods of payments
and general rules and requirements of the programs.
(5)
Supervise and direct the activities and use of public
and school recreational facilities, such as gyms, all purpose rooms
and parks.
(6)
Plan, organize, promote and direct athletics conducted
in the Township facilities for the Township recreational programs.
(7)
Plan and develop recreational programs.
(8)
Coordinate use of transportation for recreational
activities.
(9)
Assist the Public Works Department in connection with
the layout of soccer, softball, lacrosse, field hockey and hard-ball
fields and their maintenance schedules.
(10)
Organize, set-up and supervise a minimum of
four recreation registrations each year.
(11)
Meet monthly with the Hillsborough Township
Recreation and Parks Committee.
[Amended 3-23-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
(12)
Supervise professional sporting event trips
as well as non-athletic recreation programs.
(13)
Organize and coordinate the printing of four
yearly recreational brochures.
(14)
Update the ADA inventory compliance for recreation
programs in accordance with federal law.
(15)
Maintain an ongoing inventory and assessment
of parks and playground facilities for safety.
(16)
Meet with the Township Planning Board as needed
with respect to major residential site plan applications and the inclusion
of recreational facilities therein.
(17)
Oversees
the day-to-day and long-term operation and maintenance of the parks,
grounds, facilities and equipment of the Township of Hillsborough.
Serves as the direct supervisor of the Assistant Supervisor of Parks.
[Added 11-22-2011 by Ord.
No. 2011-24[2]]
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also renumbered former Subsection
C(17) as Subsection C(18).
(18)
Perform such other duties as may be related
to those delineated hereinabove or as may be assigned by the Township
Administrator.
[Amended 3-23-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall receive
such compensation as is limited by the Salary Range Ordinance[1] and set by resolution, as both may be amended from time
to time.
[Amended 3-23-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be appointed by the Township Committee. The Township Committee may remove the Director of Parks and Recreation pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 89 of the Township Municipal Code entitled "Personnel Policies" in accordance with New Jersey law.
