Fitness Recreation Program Supervisor

City of Aurora • Cambria Township, PA

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About The Position

Aurora seeks a spark plug to ignite our fitness programs. Staff management here feels like coaching a championship team. Operations including budgets and payroll keep the wheels turning without any squeaking. Community connections grow when you act as the bridge between our facilities and the people. Customer service and marketing updates keep our residents happy and informed. Safety checks on equipment and facilities keep our gym floors ready for action. Classes led by you keep your sneakers moving and your energy high. CORE4 values of integrity, respect, professionalism, and customer service are the secret sauce for our success. Leading a program like this is much like being the conductor of an orchestra where every kettlebell swing and yoga stretch must stay in perfect rhythm to create a masterpiece of community health.
The City of Aurora is seeking highly motivated and talented individual for a career in the Recreation Division. The Program Supervisor of Fitness and Wellness programs will oversee a variety of fitness programs and operations across multiple centers ensuring quality customer service.

Requirements

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in recreation, exercise science or a field related
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience progressively responsible experience in recreation / fitness field
• At least three years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge: Knowledge of recreation / fitness program development and administration.
• Up to date knowledge on fitness programming, operations and trends.
• Fitness certifications
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and managerial skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to teach multiple formats of fitness classes
• Mentoring ability to fitness staff
• Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens and community businesses
• Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Coordinate, schedule, and instruct recreation fitness programs coordinate and oversee the work of others
• Licenses and Certifications Required: Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor from accredited institution
• 1st Aid/CPR/AED certification

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of full time fitness staff & oversee part time fitness staff
• Oversee City of Aurora's fitness programs for various ages, fitness operations and martial arts at recreation centers.
• Manage Operations, developing standard operation procedures, maintenance of fitness equipment and facilities, purchases, payroll, budget, manages revenue/expenses closely for strong financial performance.
• Responsible for personnel decisions on selection hiring, training, evaluation and developing assigned employees; monitors status of required licenses and certifications.
• Maintain communications and effective working relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, community organizations, and the public.
• Effective communication with programs and departments utilizing the facilities.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fitness / recreational services.
• Provide marketing information concerning fitness programs and operations; respond to customer questions, concerns and resolve complaints as needed to deliver quality customer service.
• Develop and enforce necessary precautions to assure public safety; inspect facilities and equipment for safety and maintenance needs.
• Web site contact contributor. Updates city website content regularly.
• Evaluate programs for effectiveness, viability and public interest; modify programming to meet community needs.
• Serves as a liaison and resource for community agencies and other organizations; performs community outreach to promote recreational programs and stimulate interest in Recreation offerings.
• Works collaboratively with other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Rich benefits package with low employee costs
• Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
• Retirement pension plan
• Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
• Growing city and employee population
• Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs
• Remote work opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees