SUMMARY:
Assists the Manager with the day-to-day operations of the Matt Ross and Tomahawk Ridge Community Centers. Assists in developing and preparing annual budgets and developing and implementing Community Center policies and procedures. Recruits, coordinates, trains and supervises part-time employees in assigned areas. Develops and assists with programs and rentals. Coordinates general maintenance of Community Centers. Oversees the replacement, purchase and contracts for community center fitness equipment. Supervises technicians in the care and maintenance of fitness equipment in the community centers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, designs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive array of recreational offerings, community service programs, and special events. Core areas of responsibility encompass youth programming, facility rentals, fitness initiatives, contractual offerings, and Community Center operations.
- Supervises and monitors the day-to-day operations of assigned programs and events, including making site visits, member satisfaction, implementing and interpreting policies and procedures, training, scheduling work and evaluating staff, and making hiring and disciplinary recommendations.
- Assist with front desk and room setup duties including covering shifts, as needed.
- Assists patrons in the use of the Community Center and monitors various activity areas within the facility to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
- Enforces established rules and regulations.
- Prepares a variety of reports and other documents such as operating, activity and performance measurement , promotional materials and agenda items.
- Assists in the development, recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Community Centers.
- Assists with budget preparation and the development of cost estimates for budget recommendations. Responsible for monitoring budget expenditures, preparing purchase requisitions, and ordering necessary supplies and materials.
- Assist with managing vendor and service contracts.
Manages the online registration system. Directs facility rental and registration operations, ensuring the accurate accounting and maintenance of program financial records. - Assists with the development and coordinates the marketing communications for programs and events.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. This includes working on-call, evenings and weekends depending on business needs. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
- The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.
EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license required.
Must maintain an insurable driving record.
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a certification in CPR and First Aid Certifications within six months from date of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
- Two years of increasingly responsible community recreation program, operations administration, or event management experience.
- Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
SKILLS:
- Analytical skills, including research skills, ability to interpret data, ability to conceptualize, ability to analyze information, and ability to write formal recommendations based on findings.
- Computer software – presentation skills.
- Computer software – spreadsheet skills.
- Computer software – word-processing skills.
- Facilitation skills, including curriculum/agenda development, marketing skills, ability to help group's focus, ability to use group decision-making to gain commitment, and/or ability to encourage participation.
- Human Relations/Interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills, including strategic planning skills, goal-setting skills, assessment skills, collaboration skills, and complex decision-making skills.
- Project management skills, including organization, coordination of duties, and/or accomplishment of goals.
- Working knowledge of public sector administration.
- Public speaking/presentation skills.
- Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc.
- Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
- Written and oral communication skills.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Diplomacy and judgment.
- Ability to train and guide others.
- Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to read and comprehend federal, state, and local policies and regulations.
- Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.
- Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.
- Ability to analyze and recommend possible solutions.
- Ability to learn and understand PC software applications.
- Alpha and numeric recognition.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to reach, stand, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, push and pull.
- Ability to make and receive phone calls.
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Ability to distinguish smells.
- Ability to operate City vehicles.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer and typewriter.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures, heights, vibrations, high voltage and loud noises.
- Standing and/or walking for extended periods
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and transport 25 feet.
- Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs.