[Adopted 12-8-2021 by Ord. No. 1045-2021]
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale do hereby establish the position of Recreation Director which shall be classified as either a full-time or part-time position as determined by the Mayor and Council.
Compensation for such official shall be established by the Mayor and Council in accordance with law at such time as this position shall be filled and the appropriate salary ordinance is adopted.
The Recreation Director shall be responsible for:
A. 
The supervision and administration of recreation and park activities and facilities. The Director shall collaborate with the Recreation Committee;
B. 
Prepare and submit annual department budget, subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council;
C. 
Prepare an annual Recreation Department calendar of events and deadlines;
D. 
Operate and promote the Borough's recreational and park programs;
E. 
Promote a safe environment for recreation and park programs and facilities;
F. 
Manage and inspect all recreational facilities, equipment and services;
G. 
Recommend and screen all potential department staff members and coaches for approval by the Recreation Committee, to ensure the promotion of fair, safe and unbiased playing and coaching environment;
H. 
Liaise with coaches and other volunteers;
I. 
With the advice of the Recreation Committee, establish rules and regulations applicable in programming and use of parks and recreational facilities, provided that such rules and regulations are subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council;
J. 
Ensure all programs and volunteers to be in compliance with background checks or credential programs, as may be in effect by Borough ordinance from time to time;
K. 
Such other duties and responsibilities necessary to implement and run all recreation programs.
The Recreation Director shall be appointed through nomination of the Mayor with confirmation by a majority of the members of the Council. The Borough retains the right to suspend, demote, reassign, discharge or take any other disciplinary action in accordance with local, state and federal law.