Community Recreation Programs Manager

City of Lubbock; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock's Recreation Department seeks a Recreation Coordinator to plan, organize, and supervise the indoor recreation division's programs and staff. You will oversee community centers, senior centers, and special events, while coordinating sponsorships and marketing efforts.

Experience in program management, supervision, budgeting, and grant administration is valued. Excellent communication with the public and city colleagues is essential to deliver high-quality recreational services.

Qualifications

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities for indoor recreation and leisure programs.
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate recreation program staff and instructors directly or indirectly.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of operating budget for assigned recreation programs.
• Research available program funding through grants, assist in preparing grant applications and in grant administration.
• Prepare reports on recreation programs and activities.
• Communicate with citizens to receive input and requests, and resolve customer complaints.
• Prepare feasibility studies and other reports.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities for indoor recreation and leisure programs.
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate recreation program staff and instructors directly or indirectly.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of operating budget for assigned recreation programs.
• Research available program funding through grants, assist in preparing grant applications and in grant administration.
• Prepare reports on recreation programs and activities.
• Communicate with citizens to receive input and requests, and resolve customer complaints.
• Prepare feasibility studies and other reports.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Grant writing

Community outreach

Program planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation or public administration

Job description

City of Lubbock's Recreation Department seeks a Recreation Coordinator to plan, organize, and supervise the indoor recreation division's programs and staff. You will oversee community centers, senior centers, and special events, while coordinating sponsorships and marketing efforts.

Experience in program management, supervision, budgeting, and grant administration is valued. Excellent communication with the public and city colleagues is essential to deliver high-quality recreational services.