What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Manager position at City of The Colony?
Under the supervision of the Community Services Director, the Recreation Manager oversees the daily functions of Athletics, Community Center, and Stewart Creek Park. This position is responsible for developing and implementing outdoor recreation programs and oversight of staff responsible athletic leagues, trips, etc. This position is responsible for providing high quality service in all personal interaction with customers.
- Develop, implement and promote a variety of outdoor recreational programs and activities for the community.
- Prepare daily reports for Community Center, Athletics and Lake Parks.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with customers, vendors and staff in person, in writing, by e-mail or telephone.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, motivate, monitor and evaluate recreation staff and volunteers.
- Interact with other agencies for innovative and creative programs and activities.
- Conduct routine program audits to ensure quality instruction and programming.
- Conduct routine participant surveys to gauge customer satisfaction and allow for customer feedback to help shape future program offerings.
- Oversee the creation and production of the departmental catalog and other marketing materials that are provided to the public.
- Oversee content and maintenance of departmental and CDC websites.
- Oversee day to day operations of the gate house, part-time staff and Park Hosts at Stewart Creek Park.
- Must have flexible work schedule to be able to work days, evenings, weekends or holidays (as necessary) and occasional overnight travel.
- Prepare reports as needed.
- Oversee program and league registration and assist when needed.
- Prepare flyers, brochures, news releases, and other promotional materials for informational use.
- Verify and approve time and attendance records for division.
- Assist with budget preparation, monitoring of expenditures and preparation of payment authorizations.
- Assist with various Lake Parks administrative duties such as US Army Corps of Engineers inspections, capital improvement projects, etc.
- Assist in the execution of special events as needed.
- Maintain accurate forms and records of operations.
- Prepare incident, accident and damage reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Inform supervisor of all work-related activities.
- Ability to carry, push, pull, lift or hold up to 60 pounds of equipment or furniture.
- May be required to work in extreme weather conditions for activities and events.
- Sits for extended periods of time at desk using the computer.
- Ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills with staff and public, as well as show effective leadership.
- Ability to use good judgment in handling complaints, altercations and emergency situations.
- Ability to supervise and motivate recreation and contractual staff and volunteers.
- Skilled in written communications with a capacity for attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of computer system and software, fax machine and copier.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations as applies to departmental procedures.
- Ability to be creative, a self-starter and work with minimum supervision.
- General knowledge of various recreational games and activities.
- Working knowledge of SmartRec, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, CorelDRAW, and/or other various software applications.
- Degree in recreation or related field, plus four years experience in developing, implementing and scheduling recreational programs, supervising staff and/or recreation related facilities, or any combination of education and experience equivalent.
- Valid Texas drivers license.
- CPR/1st Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
Salary : $74,757 - $80,000
