Community Recreation & Parks Manager

Wpraweb; Elm Grove (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Elm Grove is seeking a Park & Recreation Manager to lead the recreation programming and day-to-day operations of all village facilities. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, oversee registrations, and plan programming to benefit all residents.

Responsibilities include grant writing, brochure development, and coordinating with the Recreation Board, while ensuring high-quality programs and community engagement. On-site leadership and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation administration, business administration or related field, one to two years recreation experience, or any combination of education or experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Preferred experience as CPR instructor, lifeguard instructor and pool operator certification or the ability to become certified.
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage all recreational programming for Elm Grove, including staffing and fee development.
• Administer all program registrations and recreation software.
• Supervise Village recreation facilities (pool, parks, fields, courts, pavilion, gazebo).
• Supervise, hire and instruct Recreation Department personnel.
• Manage daily operations: scheduling, staffing, cash handling, budgeting, and program development.
• Prepare annual recreation budget and run operations under Assistant Village Manager.
• Prepare recreation brochures as needed and attend recreation committee meetings.
• Responsible for grant writing and reporting for recreation or park projects.
• Maintain park facilities and municipal aquatic facilities as needed.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the Assistant Village Manager.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Budget management

Grant writing

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation administration or related field

CPR instructor certification

Lifeguard instructor certification

Pool operator certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

The Village of Elm Grove is seeking a Park & Recreation Manager to lead the recreation programming and day-to-day operations of all village facilities. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, oversee registrations, and plan programming to benefit all residents.

Responsibilities include grant writing, brochure development, and coordinating with the Recreation Board, while ensuring high-quality programs and community engagement. On-site leadership and effective communication are essential.