Salary : $85,265.96 - $115,109.04 Annually
Location : 4800 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 2024
Department: Recreation Department
Opening Date: 06/21/2024
Closing Date: 7/9/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description

To manage and lead the development and implementation of recreational programs and guest services that align with the city's vision and address the diverse needs of the community. Provides exceptional managerial and supervisory direction, ensuring the successful execution of high-quality recreational opportunities that enhance community engagement and well-being.
Examples of Duties

• Manage and supervise recreation supervisors, guest services personnel (front desk) and seasonal recreation associates. Includes assigning tasks, evaluating performance, providing training, and assisting in problem solving.
• Provides input and assists in the development of department short and long range goals and department policies and procedures.
• Provides input and assists in the long-range planning of city recreation programs, services, and facilities.
• Develops and implements the Recreation Department's comprehensive marketing plan and strategies, ensuring pertinent and accurate information across all marketing platforms. Develops web surveys and updates city web and social media pages. Determines effective marketing trends and target markets.
• Actively assesses community recreation interests to add, modify or delete program offerings meeting the needs and plans of the city, department and community. Ensures quality assurance and safety measurements are met.
• Oversee staff that design, organize and oversee a diverse range of community-based recreational programs and events; assuring that all activities are accessible and welcoming to individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and demographics.
• Develop and implement select community-wide programs and events; prepares and monitors contractual service agreements.
• Oversees planning and implementation of cooperative and collaborative program efforts with a variety of agencies, contractors and instructors, citizen groups, city departments and elected officials.
• Coordinates with parks & facilities superintendent and/or facility manager special needs or requests that are necessary for the efficient operation of all programs with the community.
• Assists in development of the Recreation Department budget, monitors budget and approves purchases.
• Oversees Rec-trac or equivalent registration software system components.
• Guide the development and updating of training manuals for staff and volunteers.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records, contracts and files for assigned program areas.
• Seeks out grant opportunities and writes grant applications.
• Promotes recreational programs and events through community brochures, fliers, presentations, Cable TV, newspaper articles, website, etc. in coordination with the communications coordinator.
• Responds in a polite and professional manner to public requests and concerns. Gives information and assistance and interprets facility policies to the public.
• Represents the City of Crystal and the department at various functions.
• Regularly attends Park and Recreation Commission meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure studies or related field.
• Two years experience in recreation programming, facility management or related field.
• One year professional experience with Microsoft Office Suite software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and PowerPoint.
• One year professional experience with desktop publishing, Adobe Acrobat, Google Calendar and/or Calendar Creator, and social media outlets.
• One year experience working with recreation software such as Rec Trac® or equivalent software.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to work varying shifts: daytime, evenings, and weekends.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Two years or more experience in a supervisory position with year-round staff in recreation programming, facility management or related field.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional
• Master's degree in recreation, leisure studies or related field.
• Four years or more experience in recreation programming, facility management or related field.
• Two years or more professional experience with Microsoft Office Suite software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and PowerPoint.
• Two years or more professional experience with desktop publishing, Adobe Acrobat, Google Calendar and/or Calendar Creator, and social media outlets.
• Two years or more professional experience with management and marketing using social media and web based applications
• One year or more graphic design for creating professional promotional materials.
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, French, Somali or Oromo language(s)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communications: Must have the ability to express oneself effectively both orally and in writing. Must have the ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; ability to read, speak and write English clearly. Must be able to appropriately control situations in order to quickly and accurately gather pertinent information and be able to communicate this information professionally and precisely to the proper recipient. Be able to read and understand correspondence, memoranda and directives. Must be able to effectively represent the organization, department and its operations to management and the public. Must have ability to give effective presentations at public meetings.

Decision Making: Must have the ability to manage an operation with diverse functions and to evaluate organization and management procedures and make recommendations for improvements. Must act in a decisive manner, using good judgment. Must be able to assess problems and situations, able to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives.

Interpersonal Relationships: Must be consistent in dealing with people; must exclude personal biases from work performance; must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline; must have tact and diplomacy; must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department; must have a positive attitude. Must be able to establish and maintain effective and respected working relationship with the city manager, city council, department heads, other employees and the public. Must be able to plan, assign, supervise, and to motivate staff. Must have ability to work as a team member in the department and organization.

Professional Attitude: Must have commitment to the organization; willingness to take initiative; dependability; maturity in relationships with others; and self-confidence. Must represent the organization to other agencies staff and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude and manner in all email, telephone and personal contact situations.

Quality of Work: Must be able to produce quality, accurate work. Must be able to detect and correct errors. Must be able to utilize work time properly and productively, including prioritizing work. Must be able to assume responsibility and to carry out duties with minimal supervision.
Technical Knowledge and Abilities: Must have knowledge of a planned community park and recreation system. Must be able to formulate, initiate, and administer policies and procedures. Must be able to delegate, supervise, and motivate personnel assigned. Must be able to maintain effective and respected work relationships. Must have knowledge of community's park and recreation facilities and equipment. Must have the ability to prepare and justify budgets. Must have knowledge of personal computers and programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database including their operation, limitations and potential for application. Must have operational knowledge of registration and facility scheduling software. Must be able to perform simple mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to determine fee schedules. Must have general knowledge of various office machines and be able to adjust the heating, cooling and lighting within the community center and various park buildings.
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and repetitive motions and frequently requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
General Benefits
Health/Dental/Life Insurance Coverage - Health, dental, and life insurance coverage is available to all regular employees.
Long Term/Short Term Disability - Long term and short term disability insurance is available to all regular employees.
Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHS) - Regular full-time and regular part-time employees are eligible for the RHS Plan. The City will contribute a set dollar amount per month. Employees who have a minimum balance of hours in their sick leave banks will also contribute a set number of days into their individual accounts.
PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) - PERA is mandatory for all government employees. The City contributes a set percentage and you contribute a set percentage of your gross income directly into PERA. For details on PERA, vesting and retirement, contact Finance or PERA at (651) 296-7460.
Vacation and Sick Leave - Upon your start date, you will accrue vacation and sick leave at the rate of 12 days per year (0-5 years of completed service). This is prorated for part-time employees according to hours worked. Each full time employee must expend a minimum of 80 hours of vacation each calendar year.
Holidays - The City has 12 paid holidays per year, two of which are personal/floating holiday.
Education Benefits - Employees may be eligible for a percentage of reimbursement of tuition up to a set amount on "work-related" courses, required fees and books upon completion and receipt of a grade of "C" or "satisfactory."
Deferred Compensation - This is a voluntary plan which allows employees to place a portion of their earnings into a 457 pretax deferred investment plan. This plan is subject to IRS Rulings.
Direct Deposit - The City requires direct deposit regarding payroll checks.
Flexible Benefit Plan(FSA) - This is a voluntary plan whereby a portion of your salary may be set aside to cover estimated health care costs and dependant daycare costs. This contribution is taken from gross wages and you must expend all the money you set aside or lose it. This plan is subject to IRS Rulings.
Employee Assistance Program - The City provides an employee assistance program for employees and their family members enrolled in the City's health insurance program.
Mileage Reimbursement - Personal automobile use for authorized trips, meetings, work, etc. will be reimbursed at the rate and consistent with IRS Regulations.
01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in recreation, leisure studies or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least two years experience in recreation programming, facility management or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least one year professional experience with Microsoft Office Suite software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and PowerPoint?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least one year professional experience with desktop publishing, Adobe Acrobat, Google Calendar and/or Calendar Creator, and social media outlets?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have at least one year experience working with recreation software such as Rec Trac or an equivalent software?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have the ability to work varying shifts: daytime, evenings and weekends?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory position with year-round staff in recreation programming, facility management or a related field?

• 0 - less than 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 - 6 years
• 6 years

09

Are you a Certified Park and Recreation Professional?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a Master's degree in recreation, leisure studies or a related field?

• Yes
• No

11

How many years of experience do you have in recreation programming, facility management or a related field?

• 0 - less than 4 years
• 4 - 6 years
• 6 - 8 years
• 8 years

12

How many years of professional experience do you have with Microsoft Office Suite software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and PowerPoint?

• 0 - less than 2 years
• 2 years

13

How many years of professional experience do you have with management and marketing using social media and web based applications?

• 0 - less than 2 years
• 2 years

14

How many years of professional experience do you have with desktop publishing, Adobe Acrobat, Google Calendar and/or Calendar Creator, and social media outlets?

• 0 - less than 2 years
• 2 years

15

How many years of experience do you have with graphic design for creating professional promotional materials?

• less than 1 year
• 1 year(s)

16

Are you fluent in any of the following languages: Spanish, Hmong, French, Somali or Oromo?

• Yes
• No

17

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please note what language(s) you are fluent in.
18

This question is used to determine your status as a veteran under the Minnesota Veteran's Preference Statute 43A.1. To be eligible for veteran's preference points, you must: Be separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces in the U.S. after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or by reason of disability rated at 50% or more, incurred while serving on active duty, and be a citizen of the U.S. or resident alien; or be the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran or the spouse of a disabled veteran who, because of the disability, is not able to qualify; or have active military service certified under US Public Law 95-202. You are not required to supply this information, but we cannot award veteran's points without it. Note that the city is not required to award veteran's preference points to eligible candidates applying for Department Head or seasonal/temporary positions. Are you applying for veteran's preference points? If Yes, you must attach the appropriate documentation form(s) to this application or provide the City Human Resources Office with a copy within 5 calendar days after the deadline date for this position.)

• Yes
• No

19

If you answered "Yes" to the preceding question, please select the appropriate category that applies to you. Note that you must attach the appropriate documentation form(s) to this application or provide the City Human Resources Office with a copy within 5 calendar days after the deadline date for this position. Appropriate documentation is as follows: Veteran: You must attach your DD214 form to this application or provide the City Human Resources Office with a copy within 5 calendar days after the deadline date for this position. Disabled Veteran:You must attach your DD-214 form and FL-802 form (or equivalent letter from a service retirement board) to this application or provide the City Human Resources Office with a copy of all documents within 5 calendar days after the application deadline. Spouse of a disabled veteran who is unable to use the preference due to the disablity: You must attach your marriage certificate, spouse's form DD-214 and FL-802 form (or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board) to this application or provide the City Human Resources Office with a copy of all documents within 5 calendar days after the deadline date for this position. Widow of a deceased Veteran: You must attach your marriage certificate, spouse's form DD-214 and spouse's death certificate to this application or provide the City Human Resources Office with a copy of all documents within 5 calendar days after the deadline date for this position. Widow of deceased veteran who was disabled at time of death: You must attach your marriage certificate, spouse's form DD-214 and FL-802 and spouse's death certificate to this application or provide the City Human Resources Office with a copy of all documents within 5 calendar days after the deadline date for this position.

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of a Disabled Veteran
• Widow of a Deceased Veteran
• Widow of a Deceased Disabled Veteran

Required Question