Community Recreation Center Manager

City of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Continuous Service Benefit

Flexible work schedule

Two retirement options

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton is seeking a Recreation Center Coordinator to plan, supervise, and enhance community programs at our Recreation Center. You will manage budgets, schedules, registrations, and partnerships while leading a team of full- and part-time staff to deliver engaging services.

Ideal candidates combine planning expertise with strong customer service, promotional communication, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet community needs and support a vibrant city lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure services, public administration, or closely related field.
• Two years of experience in operating and supervising a recreation center.
• Two years of experience in Recreation Programming including six months of administrative experience.
• Additional experience accepted in lieu of the bachelor’s degree per organization policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise recreational programs and activities at the Recreation Center; enforce Center policies and maintain order.
• Schedule and supervise Center staff for daily operations, programs, and special events.
• Train staff, assign work, and evaluate employee performance.
• Collect and process fees for instructors, special events, and private facility rentals.
• Administer the Recreation Center budget; prepare program and Center budgets; monitor and control expenditures.
• Purchase supplies and equipment in accordance with budget and operational needs.
• Schedule, organize, and maintain records for room usage and other Center activities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program planning

Budget management

Public relations

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation

Tools

Registration software

Job description

The City of Boca Raton is seeking a Recreation Center Coordinator to plan, supervise, and enhance community programs at our Recreation Center. You will manage budgets, schedules, registrations, and partnerships while leading a team of full- and part-time staff to deliver engaging services.

Ideal candidates combine planning expertise with strong customer service, promotional communication, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet community needs and support a vibrant city lifestyle.