Recreation Manager

6AM City, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking a Recreation Manager to plan, organize and direct a broad range of educational and recreational activities in assigned facilities. You will supervise clubhouse staff, coordinate programs, and work with residents and other departments to achieve objectives.

The role requires supervising experience, a four-year degree in Recreation Administration and strong PC/software skills to develop plans, budgets and safety programs. On-site work with community engagement is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in Recreation Administration.
• Considerable supervisory experience in adult recreation programming.
• Ability to apply PC and office software in recreation operations.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs recreation activities in clubhouses and community facilities.
• Supervises clubhouse personnel and coordinates with other departments.
• Develops work programs and schedules; prepares budgets and monitors expenditures.
• Meets with resident clubs and residents to present programs and resolve issues.
• Assist Recreation Director with long-range plans and committee work.
• Drives to meetings and maintains on-site operations.

Skills

PC knowledge

Software knowledge

Supervision/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Description

601-Recreation Services - 1120-601 Recreation Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, plans, organizes, supervises and directs the work of subordinates engaged in supervising a wide variety of educational and recreational program activities conducted in assigned facilities; performs related work as required.

Supervision is exercised over assigned clubhouse personnel directly or through Clubhouse Supervisors. Work involves regular contact with other departments, divisions, residents and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plans, organizes and directs recreation activities in clubhouses, community center, fitness centers and aquatics; confers with the Recreation Director concerning objectives, new or revised policies, operating problems and matters affecting other departments or divisions; plans and implements new programs or procedures in accordance with established objectives, conducts regular walk-throughs of recreation facilities troubleshooting areas.

Prepares annual budget estimates and administers the approved budget. Develops work programs and schedules; supervises and directs the work of subordinates within the department; plans and supervises the development of department training and safety programs; selects and evaluates employees; provides feedback to employees throughout their review period; and provides feedback during employee performance review that is timely, specific, honest, and designed to help the employees succeed.

Meets with resident clubs and individual residents, discusses, and presents programs and activities. Resolves a variety of problems through personal conferences; co-chairs the bimonthly Presidents Council meetings and serves as Staff Officer to advisory/ad hoc committees as assigned.

Assists the Recreation Director in a wide variety of departmental problems. Conducts special studies and develops long-range plans and acts for the Recreation Director when designated.

At Fitness Centers, coordinates staffing schedules with instructors from Saddleback College for maximizing utilization of the facility.

Drives a vehicle to meetings, workshops, and other job related responsibilities.

Regular attendance required. All duties performed on-site for the Community.

Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier; and respects the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepares weekly publicity for TV6 news announcing recreation programs. Provides instruction throughout the year in C.P.R. for immediate staff and other VMS personnel.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Vehicle, PC, printer, fax machine, telephone, copier.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a climate-controlled indoor office and normal outdoor elements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in Recreation Administration and considerable supervisory experience in adult recreation programming, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which produces the following:

• Knowledge of PC and applicable software programs.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of the modern office equipment, computers, practices, systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditorium management and contracts.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of recreation administration.
• Knowledge of the methods and sources for locating and booking professional entertainment and contracts.
• Knowledge of human behavior as applied to adult groups participating in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of human behavior, psychology, and mental hygiene as applied to varied groups participating in recreational activities.
• Ability to develop and execute a well-rounded p