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The Recreation Program Manager position will oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of a Recreation Center, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation programs, specialized programs (youth, teen, adult, therapeutic, seniors, nature), and facility operations. The role requires a high level of strategic planning, budget management, personnel oversight, facility maintenance, community outreach, and financial management to ensure the delivery of exceptional programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the community.

Job Description:

Recreation Program Manager

Purpose:

Working with general direction, this position organizes and manages a district or Citywide function within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Reviews current and future requirements from needs assessments and develops both short- and long-range plans to anticipate and meet those needs.

• Develops, coordinates, implements, and monitors district or Citywide facilities, programs, and events.

• Develops, implements, and approves program service guidelines for facility operations and use.

• Develops, implements, and approves promotion of programs and events.

• Ensures proper maintenance of assigned facilities and equipment.

• Communicates project and program information to management and others as needed.

• Coordinates organization's programs and activities with other City and public organizations.

• Develops and monitors the budget for the assigned area.

• Monitors contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Attends meetings representing the organization. Represents the City and department at boards, commissions, and public meetings.

• Investigates and responds to complaints from citizens as well as managers and other employees.

• Prepares and reviews reports as part of the process of monitoring and communicating the organization's performance.

• Recommends major purchases and capital expenditures and maintains financial security by following established internal accounting controls.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities: selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of recreation programs.

• Knowledge of fiscal and budget planning.

• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Skill in planning and organizing.

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.

• Skill in using computers and related software.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, Parks Administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience developing and implementing recreational programs and activities, including at least one (1) year of experience which was in a supervisory or management capacity.

• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• May require certification in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, or other areas as specified for the assigned class.

• Texas Class "C" Driver or Commercial Driver license if required for the assignment.

• Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing a government/municipality recreational facility.

• Experience supervising, developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating youth/teen development programs and services in a recreational setting.

• Experience supervising, developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating Senior Adult programs and services in a recreational setting.

• Experience managing fiscal planning and operational budgets, expenditures and revenue.

• Experience compiling and interpreting data analysis.

• Experience with community outreach and partnerships with external agencies and community stakeholders.

• Experience monitoring grants, contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Notes to Candidate:

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting – up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

• Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.

• Virtual Interviews: APR may conduct virtual interviews.

• Driver Safety Standards: This position requires candidate to possess a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. If you cannot meet these conditions, you may be deemed ineligible for this position.

• Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.

• Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Work environment includes inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and you must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Other Information:

• Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you will drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

• 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

About City of Austin Parks and Recreation

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. Our Department is as diverse as the community we serve. As in so many aspects of life, the key to running a successful organization is having the ability to strike a balance between young and old, tradition and innovation, and the needs of one versus the needs of many. Keeping this in mind, our employees continually strive to honor the past while embracing the challenges of the future, and to serve an entire community while maintaining meaningful connections with individual participants.

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