Operations Manager - Recreation

• Acts with independent judgment to manage comprehensive operations in the area of responsibilities.
• Is innovative, creative and entrepreneurial when planning new services for the community and for the assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring that the fiscal sustainability and public perception of the Department is exceptional.
• Applies analytics and sound business principals to continuously evaluate areas of responsibility and develops visionary plans for change to be presented for consideration.
• Pro-actively cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with organizations, agencies, businesses, the community, and internal departments to spearhead partnership endeavors.
• Uses knowledge and best practices to actively promote and market areas of responsibility to have a positive impact on attendance, revenue and community awareness.
• Monitors revenue and expenses for assigned area to ensure compliance with proposed budget and purchasing guidelines. Accountable for recognizing budget issues and developing corrective action recommendations to insure fiscal responsibility.
• Responsible for the accurate budget development for related areas including anticipated revenues and expenses. 
• Responsible for the fiscal control of expenditures in the area of responsibility ensures responsible spending, adherence to purchasing policies and the efficient use of materials and supplies. 
• Creates and organizes community groups to spearhead partnership endeavors.
• Establishes the framework for future organizations that would assist city efforts to provide services.
• Conducts events that would further enhance services within area of responsibility.
• Research grant and other sources that would provide and enhance present or future programs or events.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws that govern areas of responsibilities.  
• Maintains all permitting and licensing and/or training and security records necessary and required to operate each special facility and assigned program.
• Develops effective policies for the operation of programs and facilities including participant and staff safety, planning, value benefit, service level standards and quality assurance. 
• Manages and projects staffing needs, oversees staff development within the area of programs including hiring, training and reviewing. 
• Provides decision-making responsibility as to staff disciplinary actions in conjunction with Administrator and Human Resources. 
• Assigns and supervises responsibilities to appropriate staff, monitors and evaluates progress and success of programs 
• Evaluates assigned staff, completes performance appraisals and participants, and coordinates the selection process for Division Staff. 
• Contributes to Department and/or City-wide committees assigned
• Participates in Department management discussions and planning meetings, provides input and feedback on operations. 
• Responsible for emergency operation duties as assigned.
• Responsible to respond to issues as they arise outside of normal working hours.
• Resolves issues brought forth by the public, participants or staff in a positive manner that is in the best interests of the City 
• Develops the direction and goals for the area of responsibility on an annual basis
• Has the ability to see challenges and works to develop plans to refine focus and align necessary resources to meet the challenge. 
• Reviews the quality and variety of programs offered including the review and analysis process to ensure the mission of the Department is met along with the City Vision.
• Uses knowledge, trends and analysis, develops long range plans for area and division
• Prepares council agenda items and presents agenda items to Council when directed.
• Acts as the Manager of Duty for an area/areas when assigned.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned

• Master’s Degree preferred, or
• Bachelor’s Degree: Parks/Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Hospitality, Event Planning, Marketing, Sports Management or related field, and
• Three years of mid - management and/or supervisory experience in the profession of Recreation, Non-profit Management, Event Management, or the Hospitality Industry, and
• Two or more additional years’ experience in the areas outlined in the Essential Functions in a position similar to a community recreation or hospitality program.
• Any recreation profession related combination of training, education and experience.

• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (C.P.R.P.) National Certification preferred.

Salary : $84,494