Recreation Program Manager – Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Careers

• Plan and promote leisure education programs to encourage participation in recreational activities.
• Procure, inventory, and issue supplies, equipment and instructional materials in programs and events.
• Organize the planning, departure and return of fieldtrips sponsored or coordinated by the department.
• Publicize programs and activities through appropriate media in accordance with department procedures and policies.
• Prepare and submit reports, records of activities to the Superintendent of Recreation as requested.
• Develop and coordinate staff training programs for part-time, seasonal and volunteers.
• Formulate, monitor and allocate budget resources among various recreation programs.
• Analyze community recreation trends and evaluate local demands in order to provide balanced recreation offerings.
• Select, evaluate and supervise part-time, temporary, seasonal, contractual and volunteers.
• Promote positive working relations with public, private, voluntary and commercial agencies sponsoring and co-sponsoring activities and services with the department.
• Develop system for collection of fees and charges for recreational activities and events.
• Prepare and administer contracts and agreements with local and state level agencies.
• Design procedures and make recommendations to Superintendent of Recreation for the effective and efficient use of department and community resources.
• Establish pricing for recreation programming.
• Establish recreational program standards and submit to Superintendent of Recreation for review annually.
• Recommend, project and execute budgetary revenues/expenses.
• Provide information to Marketing and Outreach Manager to assist in the preparation of fund raising and grant applications as needed.
• Position may require the operation of City vehicles and/or personal vehicles in order to conduct City business.
• Assume Superintendent of Recreation duties in his/her absence.

Requirements:

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Community Recreation or related field with 5 years of progressive supervisory experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.
• Two years’ experience in supervision/administration of Recreational Services required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CPRP, certification from state and national professional associations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreational program administration required.
• Proficient in Budget Management and projection.
• Ability to obtain a valid driver’s license within 45 days of hire and the continued maintenance of a valid driver’s license. Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid driver’s license to Human Resources will not be permitted. A valid driver’s license shall be defined as a current state of residence-issued license to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways. Position also requires the ability to be covered under the City’s vehicle insurance policy prior to operation of any City vehicles or non-City vehicles for City business.
• Knowledge of public recreation programming philosophy.
• Ability to recruit, train and supervise professional and seasonal staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff members and the public.
• Ability to work with groups and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Ability to interact with parents and school officials in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to enforce disciplinary measure in a constructive manner.
• Ability to attend training and conference after normal working hours.
• Ability to work evenings weekends and holidays.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.