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RECREATION CENTER MANAGER I (CLASS CODE 6117)

New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing community well-being through recreation. This role involves promoting and supervising activities at a recreation center, ensuring a vibrant environment for community engagement. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Recreation or a related field, or equivalent experience, and have a passion for coordinating recreational programs. This position not only allows you to make a positive impact on community health and wellness but also offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on inclusivity and equal opportunity. If you are ready to contribute to a meaningful cause, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in recreation management required.
  • Experience in coordinating recreational programs is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Promote and supervise activities at a recreation center.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Coordination of recreational programs
Recreation management
Supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or related field
High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible work promoting and supervising the activities of a small or medium sized recreation center; and related work as required.

EITHER: A Bachelor's Degree with a major in Recreation, Parks Administration, Leisure Activities, Health, Physical Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts or a related field.

OR: A high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in the coordination of recreational programs or recreation management.

OR: Permanent or probationary status as a Recreation Leader II, Recreation Center Assistant II, or Recreational Site Facilitator II and two (2) years of experience in those classifications.

NOTE: Appropriate volunteer experience which can be documented by a recognized agency will be accepted at the rate of 40 hours of experience for each week of work. Applicants must submit a written statement from the volunteer agency specifying the number of hours worked and describing the duties of the job.

*Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

This position requires a one (1) year probationary period. A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION: is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER: is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form.

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