Recreation Manager

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of Community Services Department.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of department budgets.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Director.
• Participates in the selection, motivation and evaluation of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues in coordination with Human Resources; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Participates in initiating and coordinating policy and procedure development for the Community Services Department.
• Supervises all facility use elements for the department, oversees general operation and maintenance of facilities and related equipment, and works with community youth athletic groups on facilities and programming.
• Develops and reviews staff reports related to assigned recreation services programs and operations activities; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Develops, maintains, and reviews staff, financial, and statistical reports related to grants, program participation and cost recovery analysis, staff performance, expenditures, and revenues.
• Conducts a variety of operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances applicable to public facilities.
• Provides advisory support and acts as a liaison to City departments, commissions, citizen committees, community partners, and volunteers to facilitate the delivery of recreation, cultural, and natural resource programs and services; builds partnerships and coalitions.
• Works with community groups and residents in the development and coordination of programs, facilities, use agreements, and leases.
• Oversees the scheduling and operations of City facilities, which may include:
  Callinan Sports & Fitness Center, senior center, community pools, community centers and other Community Services' facilities.
• Administers a variety of service contracts, rental and use agreements.
• Directs and manages marketing strategies and promotional plans for City-wide recreation services programs and facility use; manages the development of public relations materials.
• Develops, monitors, and reviews fundraising activities and revenue generating programs of the department; develops strategies, programs, and methods for recognizing donors and monitoring funds.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Ensures positive public relations between staff and the community.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of recreation services; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Establishes and updates emergency operations manual and care and shelter logistics.
• Assists the Community Services Director with special projects, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service.
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment.
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner…