Assistant Recreation Center Manager

City of Lenexa; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 56,773 - 65,816; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost insurance premiums

Free on-site medical clinic

Paid holidays and vacation

Retirement contributions

Gym membership

Job summary

A municipal recreation department is seeking an Assistant Recreation Center Manager to oversee facility operations, manage staff, and engage with community members through organized events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in parks and recreation, possessing an Associate degree and five years of experience in the field. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in municipal parks and recreation or fitness industry.
• Three years in facility operational management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility rentals and operations while managing staff.
• Develop and evaluate events for member engagement.
• Administer and monitor the RecTrac interface for memberships.

Skills

Staff training and mentorship

Facility management

Event planning

Statistical reporting

Customer service

Education

Associate of Arts degree in parks and recreation

Job description

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The Assistant Recreation Center Manager performs administrative and supervisory work in the management and operation of the Recreation Center in the absence of the Recreation Center Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees scheduling and staffing of all facility rentals, including birthday party rentals. Coordinates set-up, teardown and overall operations of all rentals. Maintains statistics, financials and reporting for all facility rental activity. Works as the manager on site for all after hours rentals.
• Develops facility-wide events to assist with member engagement. Plans, designs and produces all event objectives to ensure event success. Evaluates events through observation, direct contact and surveys of participants.
• Works as a part of the RecTrac administrator team. Assists in monitoring and building the back‑of‑house section of RecTrac. In addition, responsible for member engagement program implementation, including the RecTrac interface.
• Manages specialty memberships, including overseeing contracts with vendors, auditing member usage, collection of payments, training frontline staff on processes and ensuring policies are followed. Specialty memberships account for approximately one‑third of membership revenue.
• Acts as Manager on Duty (MOD) by managing and coordinating the daily operations of the Recreation Center including overseeing regular and seasonal facility staff, the physical environment of the center; customer services; implementation of safety practices; development and enforcement of center rules and regulations; developing and enforcing effective cash/EFT procedures; and providing for a high‑quality customer experience.
• Trains, schedules and mentors part‑time staff filling in as the Manager on Duty. Sets expectations and provides training for both full‑time and part‑time staff to ensure consistency and enforcement of center rules and regulations.
• Proactively resolves work‑related problems or assists employees in solving problems.
• Manages facility snack and vending stations by maintaining an inventory of supplies, researching trends in fitness gear/attire and overseeing asset management to ensure profitability.
• Assists with the following duties of the Recreation Center Manager: prepares and monitors the annual budget and equipment replacement schedule for the center; maintains control and accountability over cash receipts; maintains participation statistics to support long‑range planning and budgeting; prepares revenue/expenditure reports and recommends fees to meet established revenue goals; and assists with the programming and marketing efforts for the center.
• Supervises Activities Attendants including recruiting, hiring, training and evaluating employees’ work. Plans and supports professional development activities for staff.

Qualifications

Minimum: Associate of Arts degree or equivalent in parks and recreation and leisure services. Must have five years of experience in municipal parks and recreation or fitness industry plus three years of experience in a facility operational management capacity.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range is $56,773 to $65,816 dependent upon qualifications and directly related experience. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Low‑cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free or low‑cost on‑site medical clinic
• 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
• Automatic 6% into the KPERS pension plan
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Minimum 2 weeks of vacation during first year
• Paid sick leave and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• City‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plans
• Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

To Apply

Please complete an online application. Must include a resume AND cover letter. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates will be notified whether or not they will be moving forward on to the next step in our recruitment process. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, drug screen, and a credit check.

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.