Recreation Manager Jobs

Position will be open until filled.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, manages and coordinates the staff and operations of City recreation facilities, events and programs; assures that safe and appropriate recreation programs are provided to improve the quality of life for the community.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews trends in public recreation operations and management issues, and recommends improvements in the City recreation programs to meet community needs.
• Coordinates and executes Parks and Recreation related public events.
• Plans, organizes and manages City recreation facilities and programs, including aquatics, sports and recreation programs, senior services, and special events; assures programs are delivered in a safe environment and within budget constraints.
• Oversees the operation of the Lake Nasworthy park entrance gates and public payments for admission.
• Plans and manages resource allocations; assures efficient operations and cost-effective practices; manages the collection, analysis and reporting of operational, budget and financial data; analyzes future needs and forecasts resource requirements.
• Works closely with regional community service organizations, City departments, community groups, and recreation service providers to enhance City programs and facilitate community participation.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some weekends and holidays required.
• Directs recreation programs staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the work quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Manages the recreation programs staff and activities to meet the community needs; manages operations, evaluates issues, and recommends solutions.
• Manages budgets and expenditures; manages the collection, analysis and reporting of administrative, operational and financial data; reviews and approves administrative, technical and analytical reports.
• Responds to requests for information; provides information to other recreation program managers and organizations; researches recreation issues, and recommends solutions.
• Analyzes community needs, and develops plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures to effectively and efficiently deliver recreation programs and services to the City residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Business or Public Administration; AND five year's experience in recreation program management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Incumbents may be required to obtain specific technical certifications.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Required Knowledge Of

• Legal liabilities and responsibilities for recreation services staff.
• Accounting & budgeting practices in a municipal governmental agency.
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of public recreational facilities and programs.
• Management and personnel administration methods, techniques and policies
• Techniques and practices for effective, efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources.
• Planning, design and development trends in recreation facilities and programs.
• Principles and practices of government project management.
• Local community resources and regional community services programs.

Required Skill In

• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Supervising and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Interpreting and applying department standards and City policies.
• Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other community services agencies and the general public.
• Presenting and defending P&R reports and information in public hearings and neighborhood meetings.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Evaluating and interpreting program results and performance outcome measures;
• Developing recommendations for improvements of recreation programs and facilities.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work is performed in a standard office environment and at City recreation facilities and venues.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.