Spencer Gregory
Manteo,NC
Summary
Recreation Professional with proven track record of delivering exemplary programs and services to the citizens of Dare County. Hard working and passionate leader with extensive experience working with other schools, organizations and a multitude of co-workers and departments within the county.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Leisure Programs Supervisor
Dare County
Manteo, NC
02.2005 - Current
- Plans and implements all recreation/park programs and services in the Roanoke Island/Mainland Division. Communicates and coordinates with town staff and school organizations to deliver optimal recreation and leisure services to the citizens of Dare County.
- Supervises 5+ full-time and part time staff. Participates in the employee selection process; identifies and provides training; monitors work; counsels and conducts meetings; completes performance evaluations; and initiates disciplinary action when necessary.
- Manages and oversees program enrollment, collection of fees and maintenance of records. Recruits, trains volunteer coaches and officials; supervises practices and games; assures rules are applied appropriately; adjusts schedules and communicates with staff, coaches, and public due to sudden cancellations. Determines whether field conditions are safe for public use.
- Resolves conflict with public, coaches, and players. Tactfully disciplines if needed according to the department code of conduct policies.
- Performs budgetary applications including Munis, PO's, requisition entries, procurement cards, Rec Desk and Arbitor.
- Secures invoices and orders most equipment and recreation needs for all 3 divisions.
- Schedules program activities including practices, games and tournaments on department fields. Coordinates scheduling of ball fields with schools and other community facilities.
- Plans, organizes and promotes a variety of recreation/leisure services for various age groups.
- Manages 9+ parks and facilities; completes safety inspections; develops maintenance standards and suggests improvements.
- Substitutes for Director when not available; performs budget transfers at the end of budget cycles, secures and produces PO's and check vouchers for major projects; recruitment of job candidates; attends department head meetings and relay's information, completes Time-clock for multiple departments bi-weekly; led recreation advisory committee meetings, and participated in 2016 Springsted Public Service Director Position Study.
Leisure Specialist
Dare County
Kill Devil Hills, NC And Manteo, NC
09.2000 - 01.2005
- Plan, organize and implement a variety of programming for citizens of Dare County; order equipment, recruit volunteer coaches, schedule practices and games.
- Recruit, schedule and pay officials for games in multiple sports; officiate games in all sports when needed.
- Supervise rec play and afterschool/evening open gym use; solve disputes in accordance to the Code of Conduct;
- Open and close multiple facilities including; securing schools for recreation use, transporting equipment and cleaning facilities.
- Plan, organize and lead summer day camps; including week long trips with travel; local camps such as fishing, swimming, sports, and crafts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12.2000
Associate of Arts -
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA06.1996
Skills
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of Leisure Program administration, planning, and implementation
- Knowledge of the leisure and recreation needs of the community
- Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and firmly with the public
- Ability to establish strong effective relationships with school personnel, community groups, superiors and the general public
Accomplishments
- Dare County Employee of the Month July 2006 and July 2014
- Completed CPRP Certified Park and Recreation Professional Program
- Former Region 1 NCRPA Chair and Vice Chair
- Dare County Special Olympic Coordinator 2006-2010
- Secured USTA Tennis Grant for hitting wall
- Recreation Head coach for over 20 youth teams
Timeline
Leisure Programs Supervisor
Dare County
02.2005 - Current
Leisure Specialist
Dare County
09.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
University of Georgia
Associate of Arts -
Young Harris College