Recreation Manager Government Job Dept-Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Full Time

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

This position is responsible for leadership and management of a diversity of large program areas, operations, and facilities, that may include youth, teen and older adult services, aquatics, special events, and/or facility operations and management. 

The ideal candidate:
Has experience successfully communicating and collaborating with community groups, constituents, and with teams inside and outside the organization;
demonstrates excellent leadership and management skills;
has experience managing large operating and capital improvement budget;
is skilled in conflict resolution and partnership development;
has strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills;
supports the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in service.

Under limited direction, the Recreation Manager plans, directs, organizes, and manages one or more recreational divisions within the Department of the Parks and Recreation; develops division policies, procedures, goals, and budgets; formulates and directs partnerships with government agencies, community-based organizations, and other service providers; interprets and applies existing policies; and represents the department on issues concerning the various programs or facilities managed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

This management level classification may be populated with multiple incumbents who exercise a broad range of authority over complex projects or programs (such as Aquatics, Adult Sports/Park Safety Services; Camp Sacramento, 4th R, Community Centers, Human Services, and Youth Employment Services) with many funding sources that are central to the department’s mission. The Recreation Manager is distinguished from the next lower level classification of Recreation Superintendent in that the latter has responsibilities for one or more programs within a division. The Recreation Manager is distinguished from the next higher level of Operations Manager in that the latter has responsibility for all divisions within a department and has a broader scope of contact.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Limited direction is provided by the Operations Manager or other higher level management staff. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors, professional, technical, and clerical staff.

• Plan, schedule, direct, and coordinate the activities of a major division within the Parks and Recreation Department; develop and implement long-range plans, goals, policies, and procedures for the division; participates in the planning and implementation of complex city wide or multi-agency projects.
   
• Represent the City in a wide variety of networks and partnerships; advocate for regional recreation, social and/or human services needs and the integration of new initiative into City operations; direct joint use and/or service relationships/agreements with all area school districts, other government agencies, service providers, nonprofits and/or community groups.
   
• Represent one or more recreational divisions in inter and intra organization issues relating to fiscal, personnel, labor relations, and other administrative policy areas.
   
• Oversee operating and capital budgets for the division; negotiate contracts, agreements, and MOUs; advise and lead major capital planning and development efforts.
   
• Coordinate activities of the division with other City departments, schools, and outside agencies; meets with various community groups and representatives of other departments to coordinate division projects; represents the City on committees, project teams and to the community.
   
• Oversee programs and services to determine the efficiencies and effectiveness of current programs and services, the need for new programs, and to assure that the needs of its customers are being met.; evaluate industry or service trends and assess potential for local implementation.
   
• Serve as project manager for special projects requiring experience and skills beyond any one section within the division.
   
• Research, analyze and recommends options for addressing difficult, complex or sensitive issues, problems or projects.
   
• Supervise, trains, disciplines, and evaluates assigned personnel; assists subordinate supervisory staff with difficult personnel issues.
   
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge of: 

• Principles of planning, organization, administration, management, and supervision.
   
• Principles and practices of budgeting, record keeping, report writing, contract negotiation, and grant writing.
   
• Human service and/or public recreation programs.
   
• Occupational hazards, safety regulations, and practices associated with recreation programs and facilities.
   
• Applicable federal, state and local rules, laws and regulations.
   
• Facilities and equipment needed in a well-rounded recreation program.
   
• Principles and techniques of marketing and public relations.
   
• Computers and computer applications.
   
• Project management.

Skill in: 

• Identifying, analyzing, and responding to issues, trends, and legislation.
   
• Understanding and being respectful of diverse populations and cultural backgrounds, as well as age and physical ability needs and differences.
   
• Public relations and staff development.
   
• Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
   
• Conflict management and resolution.

Ability to: 

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the activities of the division.
   
• Work with numerous customers and clients, both inside and outside the City.
   
• Build consensus to bring successful conclusion to various projects and issues.
   
• Simultaneously manage a multitude of projects.
   
• Analyze, interpret, apply, and enforce regulations and policies.
   
• Understand, identify, and resolve safety issues and other operational needs.
   
• Prepare, administer, and monitor a budget.
   
• Apply for and administer special grant programs.
   
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
   
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
   
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Six years of experience managing a program with complex budgets, including two years of recreation supervisory experience.

Education: 

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in recreation administration, public administration, or a closely related field is required.

Substitution: 

Additional qualifying supervisory experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

A Master’s degree in recreation administration, public administration, or parks and recreation, may substitute for up to two years of experience at the discretion of the hiring authority.

PROOF OF EDUCATION 

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.  

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service.  Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. 

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Driver’s License: 

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.