What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Manager position at The City of Charleston, SC?
Salary:
$70,542.77 - $74,070.00
Department:
Culture & Recreation, Recreation
Division:
Tennis
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Description:
This role will manage, plan, promote, organize, and administer assigned facilities and/or a specific recreation program such as gymnastics, aerobics, aquatics, tennis, fitness, art, and culture.
Examples of Duties:
- Manages operations, including designing programs, planning, scheduling events, handling registration, hiring and scheduling staff members, budgeting, procuring necessary supplies and equipment and working with the appropriate Recreation Department employees to market the program to the public.
- Selects, develops, and supervises paid staff and volunteers.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of recreation facilities.
- Prepares budget and directs expenditure of funds and keeping of department records.
- Interprets recreation program to public and maintains cooperative planning and working relationships with allied public and voluntary agencies.
- Serves as technical adviser to managing authority and as recreation consultant to community. Adapts recreation programs to meet needs of the department and the community.
- Introduces new program activities, equipment, and materials to staff.
- Interprets recreation service to public and participates in community meetings and organizational planning.
- Works in a team with other recreation personnel to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) and 3 years related experience, 1 of which must be at a managerial or supervisory level; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- CPR certification.
- First Aid certification.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
- Working knowledge of recreation registration software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
Other Necessary Requirements:
- May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
- In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website:
www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]
Salary : $70,543 - $74,070
