Community Center Director

City of Madison; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Madison seeks a Community Center Director to lead operations, programs, and services that support health, wellness, recreation, and community connection for Madison and surrounding areas.

You will oversee fitness and wellness programs, aquatics, recreation, social activities, events, rentals, and memberships while building partnerships with members, local businesses, and sponsors. This role focuses on program development, grant opportunities, and continuous improvement of impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in community center operations preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to develop programs and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, programs, and services for health, wellness, and community engagement.
• Oversee fitness, aquatics, recreation, events, and facility rentals.
• Develop programs, secure sponsorships, and pursue grants.
• Support staff through hiring, training, and supervision.

Job description

Community Center Director to lead the operations, programs, and services that support health, wellness, recreation, and community connection. This leadership position plays an important role in creating a welcoming environment where community members, students, and visitors can stay active, build connections, and enjoy the many opportunities the Community Center has to offer.

Community Center Director oversees a wide range of operations, including fitness and wellness programs, aquatics, recreation, social activities, special events, facility rentals, and memberships. This position is responsible for developing programs and services, building relationships with members and local businesses, coordinating corporate sponsorships, exploring grant opportunities, and identifying ways to continually improve the Community Center and its impact on the community.

This role also involves managing budgets, monitoring revenues and expenses, developing short- and long-term plans, overseeing facility policies and procedures, and working collaboratively with the Community Center Governing Board, City Administrator, Dakota State University, other City departments, and community partners. The Director provides leadership and direction for Community Center staff, including hiring, training, supervising, and supporting employees in delivering quality programs and services.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and communicator who enjoys working with people, managing multiple priorities, developing new ideas, and building partnerships. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to combine business and operational management with a meaningful role in promoting health, wellness, recreation, and community engagement. No two days are exactly alike, and the work performed in this position helps ensure the Community Center continues to be a valuable resource for Madison and the surrounding area.

The City of Madison offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package, including health, dental and vision insurance; SDRS retirement with matching contributions; vacation and sick leave; personal days; volunteer hours; holidays; and more.

Applications must be submitted by November 13, 2026.

The City of Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Madison and its community partners seek to build the safest and most innovative, inclusive, livable, connected, and prosperous community in the Dakotas and surrounding region by providing all citizens with the opportunity to achieve social, cultural, and economic wellbeing -- known as "the magic" of Madison.