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.