Recreation Manager

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of recreational programming and athletic events
• Knowledge of community interests and recreational needs
• Skill in planning, developing, coordinating and supervising a variety of recreational activities
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Basic financial knowledge
• General knowledge of operation of municipal government
Knowledge of federal and state statues concerning the work of the department

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with children, young people, adults and senior citizens
• Ability to maintain good community relations
• Have ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Ability to get along with other workers
• Assists staff in performing their duties, and provides training and education, as required
• Compiles and prepares time sheets, work orders and cost estimates of materials, and supplies as required for programs and services
• Evaluate staff performance and skills
• Multiple task performance
• Operate office equipment (computer, typewriter, fax machine, copier, etc.)
• Make decisions within specified restraints
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain high professional demeanor
Autonomous and strong work ethic

Special Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Leadership, Leisure Management, Physical Education or a related field.

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A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in recreation programming or administration, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required.

CPR and First Aid Training

Good physical condition

A valid driver’s license.

Tools and Equipment Used

Computer, typewriter, fax machine, copier, pool vacuum, floor machine, radio dispatch equipment, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to a weight of fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The Program/Facilities/Aquatics Director works regular hours with some overtime work. Night and weekend work will sometimes be required. 75% of this job is indoors, and 25% is outdoors and requires work done in all types of weather. The stress level is moderate.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and background investigation; and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended to be used as an illustration of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirement of the job may change.

You may be assigned to other city departments to perform various tasks on an as needed basis.

Purpose of Position

Responsible for developing, scheduling, conducting, and supervising a diversified program of recreational activities. Also responsible for overseeing the operation of all Day Camps, Special Population Activities, and the OPC Cheerleading program.

Supervision Received

The immediate supervisor for this position is the Program Director of Oxford Park Commission.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises part time employees of the day camp program.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, schedules, conducts and supervises a diversified program of recreational activities for the day camp program (Spring Break, May Camp, Summer Day Camp, Fall Break Camp, Pilgrims Camp, and Holly Jolly Camps)
• Supervise and coordinate the League of Champions program and the youth cheerleading program.
• Hire appropriate personnel to instruct the Day Camp program.
• Coordinates scheduling and organizing of fall, spring and summer schedules.
Coordinate League of Champions programs for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts and maintains safety programs for all facilities.
• Conducts recreational surveys.
• Responsible for the inventory of equipment and supplies needed for League of Champions, Day Camps, and cheer programs.
• Work closely with all OPC employee on related jobs.
• Promotes the Park Commission and the City of Oxford on the local, state and national level.
• Maintains good public relations with the community.