Recreation Assistant Manager (Therapeutic Recreation) (Vacancy)

City of Columbus; Ohio (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Recreation Assistant Manager to enhance community engagement through adaptive and inclusive programming. This dynamic role involves overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with participants of all abilities. You will lead program development, ensure safety and quality in recreational activities, and support a diverse team. If you are passionate about recreation and community service, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2 years of experience in recreation or education.
• Must have Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification by probation completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing recreational programs and special events.
• Evaluate safety needs for participants of varying skill levels.
• Supervise staff and volunteers, ensuring effective program delivery.

Skills

Program Development

Customer Service

Leadership

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Data Management Software

Job description

This Recreation Assistant Manager position will be in the Therapeutic section of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. The incumbent will support day-to-day functions across all phases of adaptive and inclusive programming. This role will work with participants of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, and identities. Daily tasks include but are not limited to: administrative responsibilities, building community relationships, budget and data management, customer service, facilitating training, program development, program leadership, employee leadership and support, participant assessments, and risk mitigation. Relevant programming areas include adaptive aquatics, adaptive sports, inclusive fitness, inclusive recreation programming, inclusion support, and summer camp.

Under direction, is responsible for assisting with the management of a recreational center, or developing and overseeing recreation related programs on a Citywide basis; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Assists in directing recreational programs, classes, activities, and/or special events at Recreation and Parks community recreational center(s) and its adjacent grounds or plans, organizes, coordinates, schedules, directs, and evaluates a major recreational program on a Citywide basis.

Assists in the oversight of programming for participants with differing skill capabilities and evaluates safety awareness needs, such as those for novice, expert, elderly, special needs, and children participants.

Plans, organizes, schedules, and coordinates competitive activities, sports leagues, and special events; officiates and/or judges various competitive events or arranges for such; maintains and posts team and league standings and individual and group statistics.

Promotes programs, activities, and special events by coordinating the preparation, posting, and/or distribution of flyers and posters, newsletter and newspaper articles, and press releases.

Ensures consistent communications to interested parties or participants regarding a variety of topics such as program policies, recreational facility rules, and activity participation.

Develops relationships with community providers to facilitate programming for participants that may include bringing services to a city location (e.g. health fair, social resources) or off-site leisure trips (e.g. museums, cultural attractions).

Reviews complaints and attempts to resolve problems.

Oversees the use of a Recreation and Parks facility; moves throughout the facility and grounds to oversee the cleaning, maintenance, and readiness for participant use; takes action to remedy facility issues.

Ensures facility spaces are ready for recreational participation or event usage which may include lifting, organizing, or arranging supplies, tables, or chairs; restores utilized spaces by ensuring area is clean of debris and supplies are put away properly.

Issues and maintains the inventory of program equipment, materials, and supplies.

Assists in the oversight of requisitioning of supplies, equipment, materials, and services needed for major programs and individual or center classes, programs, and activities.

Assists in the oversight of the instruction of program participants, in the fundamentals, rules, and techniques of various physical activities, arts and crafts, performing arts, domestic arts, nature activities, and table and group games.

Conducts formal training sessions, clinics, and workshops in recreational specialty areas for recreation personnel, athletic officials, and special groups.

Maintains records and prepares reports, memos, letters, and sections of various manuals; may prepare grant, financial, tax, inventory, or insurance reports.

Supervises subordinate recreation personnel by making work assignments and schedules, monitoring and reviewing work performed, guiding and motivating subordinates, providing counseling, training, and/or orientation when needed, and evaluating subordinate performance in writing.

Recruits, trains, schedules, and supervises volunteers and employees engaged in a variety of activities.

Attends seminars, workshops, training sessions, and conferences.

May supervise aquatics staff; may teach water safety, life-saving, and/or lifeguard training.

May drive a City vehicle to transport program participants to activities and events.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience planning, organizing, and/or leading in the fields of recreation or education or with leadership experience in community service. Substitution(s): Additional experience, as stated above, may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

By the completion of the probationary period, must possess a valid Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certificate when assigned to the aquatics program.

For positions responsible for performing swim instruction, possession of a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's certificate or Basic Swim Instructor’s certificate is required.

Some positions may require the possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Recruitment #: 25-3163-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Melissa Michel-Thomas

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

1111 East Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43201

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer