Community Center Director

City of Madison•Madison, SD

About The Position

The City of Madison, SD is seeking a motivated, community-minded Community Center Director to lead operations, programs, and services supporting health, wellness, recreation, and community connection. The Director oversees fitness and wellness programs, aquatics, recreation, social activities, special events, facility rentals, and memberships, and works to create a welcoming environment for community members, students, and visitors. The position develops programs and services, builds relationships with members and local businesses, coordinates corporate sponsorships, explores grant opportunities, and identifies improvements to the Community Center and its community impact. The Director manages budgets, monitors revenues and expenses, develops short- and long-term plans, and oversees facility policies and procedures. The role works collaboratively with the Community Center Governing Board, City Administrator, Dakota State University, other City departments, and community partners. The Director provides leadership and direction to Community Center staff, including hiring, training, supervising, and supporting employees in delivering quality programs and services. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and communicator who enjoys working with people, managing multiple priorities, developing ideas, and building partnerships. The role combines business and operational management with promoting health, wellness, recreation, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead the operations, programs, and services of the Community Center.
Oversee fitness and wellness programs, aquatics, recreation, social activities, special events, facility rentals, and memberships.
Develop programs and services and identify opportunities to improve the Community Center and its impact.
Build relationships with members and local businesses, coordinate corporate sponsorships, and explore grant opportunities.
Manage budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.
Develop short- and long-term plans and oversee facility policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the Community Center Governing Board, City Administrator, Dakota State University, other City departments, and community partners.
Hire, train, supervise, and support Community Center staff.