Superintendent

 

Opening Date: October 25, 2023

Closing Date: November 22, 2023

 

General Position Summary:

River Road Park and Recreation District is currently recruiting qualified applicants to fill the position of Superintendent.  Serving as the district’s chief executive officer, the Superintendent is appointed and reports to the five-member board of directors who are elected by the voters of the district.  The district is looking to hire a person who through collaborative leadership, community and staff engagement, and outstanding management and administrative skills will maintain and enhance the district as a vibrant and diverse hub of the community.

River Road Park and Recreation District was formed in 1954 by a neighborhood grass roots effort to bring recreation to the northern unincorporated neighborhoods adjacent to the city of Eugene.  As a special service district, River Road Park & Recreation District manages a ten-acre park, complete with a community center, swimming pool, interactive wading pool, sand volleyball courts, and skate park.  The district also operates a premier gymnastics facility.  The district serves approximately 30,000 residents in the Santa Clara-River Road area as well as several adjacent communities.  Currently, the district employs thirteen full-time staff and more than 100 part time/contractual staff.  The district offers unlimited recreational, educational, and competitive programs for all ages and backgrounds.  More information about the district can be found at www.RRPark.org.

The Superintendent is responsible for leading efforts to develop a strong foundation for current and future operation of the district.  The Superintendent oversees the administration of personnel, budgets, programs, services, and facilities. Working with the Board and staff, the Superintendent is responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing professional operating policies and procedures and keeping the district in a strong financial position.

The Superintendent must be a visionary inclusive leader with the ability to multi-task and create a strong team with customer service as a hallmark of organizational culture.  Developing collaborative partnerships with community groups, other public and private entities, and District residents will be vital to the success of the district and the position. Besides being experienced in managing others, projects, and budgets the successful candidate must be a great communicator (verbal and written), passionate about public service, and willing to be fully engaged in the community.  Knowledge of park and recreation operations, programming, and trends in recreation management and programming is required.

 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration/Management or associated field of study.  Master’s degree is desirable.

• At least five years of progressive park and recreation management experience, including park and facility operations and development, recreation management and programming, public relations, financial and budgetary management, and personnel management.

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• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the required duties of the position.

• A certified Parks and Recreation Professional is preferred.

 

Pay and Benefits:

Starting Salary Range: $95, 000 - $105,000 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Benefits include: District Contribution to Retirement Program, Family Medical Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 12 Vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Supervisory Leave per calendar year.

 

Desirable Starting Date:  December 1, 2023

 

To be considered as a candidate, please submit a completed and signed application, a resume, and a letter of introduction describing why you are interested in the position and how your experience translates to meet the requirements of the position description. Submit by email or postal service to:

 

Attn. Shanta Carter

River Road Park and Recreation District

Superintendent Hiring Process

Special Districts Association of Oregon

PO Box 23879

Tigard, Oregon 97281

 

Email: scarter@sdao.com

 

Application Deadline: 5:00 pm, September 13, 2023

 

Job description and application available at https://www.sdao.com/classifieds

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Lifeguard

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Department:  Aquatics

Title:  Lifeguard

Reports to: Aquatics Supervisor / Aquatics Director

Position length:  Continuous – 10-30 Hours per week(varies)

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​Become part of our team!  River Road Park and Recreation District is always open to receiving applications for part-time lifeguards!  Experienced lifeguards are encouraged to apply.  Day time, evening and, possibly weekend hours may be available.  A.R.C., E.A. and/or StarGuard certification required.

Not certified?  River Road Park and Recreation District offers a StarGuard Lifeguard Training Program, to be determined each season (winter, spring, summer, fall).  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply so as to be on an “interest list” for the 26 hours week-long lifeguard training program. 

SEE SAMPLE SCHEDULE BELOW-- NOTE:  A portion of the StarGuard Lifeguard Training Program is “on-line”.  Candidates will be hired upon successful completion of the course.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE -26 hours training program , with required on-line component, to be completed BEFORE class and pool schedule, and attendance is REQUIRED of all course sessions.

General “In-Person” Course Days (normally 4 days in the same week):  

     

CLASS ONE – 5 hours

CLASS TWO – 5 hours

CLASS THREE – 8 hours

CLASS FOUR – 8 hours         

Cost of Course:    $120.00   (will includes all course materials.)

  

Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisites:

Sixteen (16) years of age

Ability to swim 100 yards

Ability to perform a feet first surface dive to a depth of twelve feet (12’)

To apply, please download the employment application from rrpark.org and submit at River Road Park and Recreation District, 1400 Lake Drive, Eugene,   EOE

 

Application Form

 

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Swim Lesson Instructor​

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Department:  Aquatics

Title:  Swim Instructor

Reports to: Aquatics Supervisor / Aquatics Director

Position length:  Continuous –  3-6 Hours per week(varies through year)

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Help us rebuild our swim instructor team! River Road Park and Recreation District is looking for Swim Instructors, preferably with 1 year or more experience, and/or has WSI.  For those without experience but interested we will be offering our in-house training program!!

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The general time we are looking for swim instructors is :

Evening classes -Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:30-7:30 pm, and/or

Tuesday and Thursday nights, 6:30-8:00 pm. 

Saturday mid-morning classes 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.

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To apply, please download the employment application from rrpark.org and submit at River Road Park and Recreation District, 1400 Lake Drive, Eugene,   EOE

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Application Form

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