Recreation District Manager

City of Orlando • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Performs administrative and supervisory work overseeing multiple levels of complexes and programs within the Families, Parks and Recreation Department. An employee assigned to this position directs, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and evaluates a variety of recreation, leisure, and community services programs and events. Duties include assisting in the development and implementation of district goals, objectives, policies, procedures, District budget, and payroll. Selects, assigns, instructs, manages, and evaluates permanent, permanent part-time, seasonal staff, and volunteers; consults and advises staff regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of programs; and recommends personnel action. This employee acts as a liaison between Section management and complex managers. Builds community relations with the general public, and other City employees. Also conducts inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment for cleanliness and safety in accordance with City, state, and federal health codes. This position is distinguished from a Recreation Center Manager in that the latter has Section-wide duties and responsibilities and/or multiple district level management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Physical Education, or related field required with four (4) years of professional-level experience in an organized recreational setting required
• six (6) months of which must have been in a management capacity
• Valid Florida Driver's License required
• Certification in CPR and First Aid within first six (6) months of hire required

Nice To Haves

• Florida Recreation and Parks Association and/or National Recreation and Parks Association professional certification desired

Responsibilities

• Directs, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and evaluates a variety of recreation, leisure, and community services programs and events.
• Assists in the development and implementation of district goals, objectives, policies, procedures, District budget, and payroll.
• Selects, assigns, instructs, manages, and evaluates permanent, permanent part-time, seasonal staff, and volunteers.
• Consults and advises staff regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of programs.
• Recommends personnel action.
• Acts as a liaison between Section management and complex managers.
• Builds community relations with the general public, and other City employees.
• Conducts inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment for cleanliness and safety in accordance with City, state, and federal health codes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager