Community Center Operations & Programs Lead

City of Riverside; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA plans

Pension/retirement plan

Parental leave

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

City of Riverside is seeking a Community Center Manager to lead daily operations of the Riverside Community Center in Missouri. The role includes developing and promoting quality programs, managing rentals, and supervising staff.

Responsibilities cover budgeting, contract oversight, safety compliance, and coordinating with city departments to deliver services that meet community needs. The position requires leadership and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, Leisure Services or related field required.
• 1-3 years of increasingly responsible experience required.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete FEMA NIMS IC 100, 200, 700, 800 within 1 year of hire.
• Must complete basic first aid, AED, and CPR within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, promotes and supervises year-round activities for youth and adults.
• Develops program schedules and allocates equipment and facility space.
• Maintains a master file on each program activity and supervises instructors.
• Coordinates setup/teardown and light cleaning for activities.
• Maintains equipment inventory and safe storage.
• Collaborates on marketing plans and mailing lists for facilities and programs.
• Evaluates activities via surveys and direct participant feedback.
• Manages Community Center staff and schedules; plans tasks.
• Develops, coaches and trains staff and evaluates performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Recreation program management

Site management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Job description

City of Riverside is seeking a Community Center Manager to lead daily operations of the Riverside Community Center in Missouri. The role includes developing and promoting quality programs, managing rentals, and supervising staff.

Responsibilities cover budgeting, contract oversight, safety compliance, and coordinating with city departments to deliver services that meet community needs. The position requires leadership and strong customer service.