Recreation Facility Superintendent

Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation is seeking a seasoned Recreation Center Supervisor to plan, organize, direct, and review year‑round programs and facility operations. You will supervise permanent and seasonal staff, manage budget, and engage the community to expand offerings and maximize facility usage.

The role requires developing policies, maintaining records, and ensuring safe, equitable access for all participants, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community recreation program planning, development and administration.
• Experience supervising staff including training, assignment, review and evaluation.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and build trust across groups.
• Budget development and financial record keeping basics.
• Public information and media relations basics.
• Basic computer skills for office tasks.
• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate staff work.
• Train others in procedures and policies.
• Interpret and explain laws, policies, and regulations to staff and public.
• Set priorities and coordinate multiple projects and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and review work of permanent and seasonal staff.
• Coordinate recreation activities and facility operations.
• Administer facility budget and manage fees and memberships.
• Train staff and ensure policies are followed.
• Procure and manage equipment and supplies.
• Hire and supervise part-time staff; evaluate personnel.
• Develop programs and policies for the Recreation Center.
• Engage community to develop programs and rentals.
• Schedule to share weekend/evening/holiday coverage.
• Resolve public questions and problems; maintain records.

Skills

Community recreation planning

Staff supervision

Budget development

Public information

Basic computer skills

Written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Organizational planning

Training others

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation management

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of a higher classified employee, plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the operation and maintenance of a year-round park recreational facility offering multiple programs and activities ensuring programs and services are equitable, inclusive and are responsive to the diverse needs of Washtenaw County. This position has responsibility for managing and carrying out administrative principles, practices, and techniques related to daily operations of the recreational facility. Responsible for evening and weekend work to ensure a supervisory presence in the building during hours of operation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Essential Duties:

• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of permanent and seasonal staff. Assists in the selection of personnel; evaluates work and recommends discipline as required.
• Coordinates and is responsible for recreational activities within the Recreation Center Building as well as the operation and maintenance of the adjacent property.
• Assists in the development of and administers the budget for the facility and its attendant programs. Directs the collection and accounting for fees received, including facility memberships, daily drop-in admissions, rental space, fitness and wellness classes, and swim programs, as well as leagues and special events.
• Trains staff in work procedures; ensures that County and departmental policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for the procurement, inventory, receipt and accounting of equipment and supplies.
• Hires part-time employees and carries out related personnel policies including the supervision and evaluation of full-time employees assigned to the Recreation Center.
• Develops recreation programs and building policies and procedures.
• Engages the local community to develop programming, rentals, and outreach initiatives that maximize use and community benefit across the recreation and community center facility, including multi-use and community gathering spaces, and adjoining properties.
• Responsible for developing and participating in a schedule, which provides adequate rotation for building supervisory staff to endure that weekend, evening, and holiday work hours are shared and maximize usage of the facility year-round.
• Answers questions and resolves difficult problems with the public.
• Directs and participates in purchasing activities; ensures an adequate inventory of operational and maintenance supplies is maintained.
• Ensures all facility and equipment are properly maintained and safe for use by the public.
• Maintains effective working relationships with a variety of citizen groups and the public. Works closely with other departmental staff to solve a broad range of administrative and operational problems.
• Assists in the development of long-range plans for the facility; suggests both physical and program improvements to enhance park usage.
• Develops, recommends, and implements day-to-day operating policies and procedures.
• Initiates and reviews payroll documentation for both full and part-time employees.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares period and special reports regarding facility operations, activities, and revenues.
• Uses standard office equipment in the course of the work. May drive a county or personal vehicle in the course of work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Principles and practices of community recreation program planning, development, promotion and administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including training, work organization, assignment, review and evaluation.
• Ability to build authentic, trusting relationships with individuals form diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and multigenerational backgrounds.
• Basic principles and practices of budget development and administration and financial record keeping.
• Basic public information and media relations techniques.
• Basic computer skills.
• Planning, organizing, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
• Training others in work procedures.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining laws, policies and regulations to staff and the public.
• Setting priorities and coordinating multiple projects and activities.
• Using sound, independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
• Preparing clear, concise and effective written materials.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION

Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License.

Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operation; required within 6 months of hire.

American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED for the Professional Rescuer; required within 6 months of hire.

Certified Park and Recreation Professional (NRPA), desired.

American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard, desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer monitor and a hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone. Duties also require sufficient physical agility to visit and inspect recreation sites and facilities.

These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

EDUCATION

Equivalent to possession of a bachelors degree with major coursework in recreation management, park administration, business or public administration, or a field related to the work.

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of progressively more responsible supervisory experience in the recreation or leisure services field, which has included program and budget planning, development and administration.

This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.