Recreation Citywide Manager

The MPRB's Recreation Division is accepting applications for a Recreation Citywide Manager to assist the Director of Youth and Recreation Center Programs by managing Citywide work units and administration within Youth and Recreation Center Programs Department. Responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the service delivery for Citywide programming throughout recreation centers, Citywide programs, Therapeutic Recreation, and the Full Service Community School program. Responsible for planning, managing, leading, and implementing goals and objectives pertaining to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board citywide recreation programming, including facilities, services, events, and teen activities. Responsible to follow the guidance of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Comprehensive Plan 2021-2036.

• Provide strategic support and leadership of the department and its resources so the development and implementation of recreation programming, events, and activities best practices fully supports the current and future needs of Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
• In partnership with the Director of Youth and Recreation Center Programs,  provide administrative support to research, analyze, and monitor programming and facility standards, protocols, and expectations across all recreation service areas.  
• In consultation with Recreation Service Area Managers, develop and recommend policies to enhance and improve programming and facility standards, protocols, and expectations.
•  Manage and monitor performance matrix system for department activities.  Gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies and reports, and provide recommendations to ensure that Recreation Programs, events, opportunities, and facilities are compliant with the MPRB Comprehensive Plan 2021-2036.
• Analyze demographics to determine program expansion or contraction opportunities.  Conduct program audits of each service area to ensure programming is diverse, reflects the organizational goals, mission, and priorities.
• Research and recommend fee scales, monitor collections and deposits, and run financial reports. 
• Assist with assessing, monitoring, and recommending revenue-generating program/event opportunities.   Assist with seeking, securing, and administering outside funding and grants for programming advances.
• Assist with preparing and administering program budgets Monitor ongoing programming budget activity and advise Director accordingly. 
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

Need to Have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, Business or related field.
• Increasingly responsible experience in facility management: at least five (5) years.
• Increasingly responsible experience in leadership, management and administration: at least five (5) years.
• Experience in data analysis or related analytical experience in areas including data gathering and analysis, performance measures, strategic initiatives: at least three (3) years.
• Increasingly responsible experience in recreation program design and service delivery: at least three (3) years.
• Experience supervising employees: at least five (5) years.
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.

Nice to Have: 

• Experiences supervising employees at multiple locations: at least three (3) years.
• Experience supervising unionized employees: at least three (3) years.

Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:

• Knowledge of planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing comprehensive community park and recreation programs including but not limited to youth development; children; teen; adult and family programming; events; and therapeutic recreation.
• Knowledge of contemporary principles and best practices of meeting the expectations and needs of diverse customer base. 
• Knowledge of school-age childcare state standards, and programs development and practices as they relate to Therapeutic Recreation.
• Ability to identify and evaluate plan alternatives in relation to trends, costs, and social pressures and needs.
• Ability to thoroughly evaluate program alternatives and make recommendations for improvements in MPRB programs, services, and relevant facilities.
• Ability to provide leadership and support toward the successful and effective performance of staff.
• Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Union Status: Non-RepresentedJob Information Session: A 30-Minute Job Information Session will be held via conference on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00AM CT. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the position and to gain a better understanding of the civil service application process. Interested parties are encouraged to call (612) 474-1955 and use phone conference ID 562 314 246#.

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Selection Process:

To apply for this full-time civil service position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs.  Late applications will be rejected.

What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your training and experience based on application materials and supplemental questions (30%).
• We conduct a structured panel interview (oral exam) (70%).
• We calculate your civil service score based on the above components and place you on the eligible list if all testing components are passed (passing score for each component and as an overall score is 70.00 or above).  Eligible list will expire in three (3) months.
• We refer the top finalists to the hiring manager for an interview.
• Past performance and discipline may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy at https://www.minneapolisparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Background-Check-Policy.pdf. Meets Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) enhanced background check with fingerprinting.

Salary : $108,825 - $128,537