Recreation Services, Associate Manager

Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District•Park City, UT

5h•$84,774 - $105,967•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager Recreation position is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Fieldhouse facility and Recreation Services. This role involves managing staff, programs, activities, and facilities across various service areas including athletics, aquatics, and fitness for youth, adults, and seniors. The position also requires assisting with strategic direction, policy development, asset management, and coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four (4) years of related experience in community recreation programs or facilities or the equivalent, two (2) of which must be supervisory.
Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire.
The successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check, and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current District policy requirements.
Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of community recreation programming, needs assessments, program design, evaluation, and services.
Knowledge of recreation facility management and facility operations.
Knowledge of methods pertaining to risk management.
Knowledge of personnel management and effective supervision, training, and performance management practices.
Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service and public relations.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures for the assigned division.
Knowledge of policy and project development.
Knowledge of business and management practices, including strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, and resource management.
Ability to display leadership qualities and make sound judgments.
Ability to provide program oversight in developing goals and objectives for assigned areas.
Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions from mathematical formulas and policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to communicate and interact with the public in a professional manner, which may include public speaking.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision or collaborate with a team.
Ability to exhibit strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional Certificate (CPRP).

Responsibilities

Hire, train, direct, and supervise the work of year-round and seasonal Recreation personnel.
Implement and oversee assigned service areas by managing staff, programs, activities, and facilities.
Oversee athletics, aquatics, fitness, and other recreation programs for youth, adults, and seniors.
Allocate resources assigned to service areas based on distinct missions and community needs or interests.
Formulate and implement operational procedures for assigned service areas.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of assigned service areas and implement improvements and modifications as needed.
Assist with the strategic direction of the service area and recommend policy developments as needed.
Ensure compliance with district policies and practices.
Assist in asset management planning, including recommending capital improvement projects and purchases.
Coordinate with other district departments and work closely with customer service, community relations, and marketing.
Coordinate with stakeholders outside of the organization, such as governmental agencies, non-profits, clubs, and other user groups, to facilitate and support the provision, access, and use of services.
Allocate and monitor resources, approve expenditures, and recommend user fees.
Oversee controls to ensure expenditure remains within the budgetary limits.
Solicit bids and orders from contractors or vendors.
Meet with suppliers and vendors to arrange and negotiate the best rates and products.
Respond to public concerns or inquiries and maintain positive public relations.
Act as a Mandatory Reporter and comply with all applicable reporting requirements.