Recreation Division Manager- Facilities

City of Chattanooga (TN) • Chattanooga, TN

78d • $70,625 - $85,322

About The Position

The Recreation Division Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing a specified area of departmental programs, facilities, and services. Duties include hiring, training, and evaluating recreation coordinators, facility managers, and their subordinates; overseeing revenue collections, reconciling monthly purchasing card statements, and preparing and managing multiple program budgets; tracking and evaluating program performance; researching, developing, and soliciting funding for new programming that is relevant and up-to-date. Work is performed under general direction, working from broad goals and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sports, Organizational Management, Education or a related field.
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible recreation, sports, education, literacy, career development, or social services/emergency experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and operational aspects of fitness and leisure facilities.
• Experience in public relations and marketing theories, principles, and practices.
• Familiarity with budgeting principles and municipal operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises lower-level program staff including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff is trained, and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.
• Manages and oversees the day-to-day activities and operations of assigned programs, facilities, and services.
• Oversees, reviews, analyzes, and prepares reports related to programming revenues, expenditures, program attendance, and other related items.
• Evaluates, recommends, and facilitates the procurement of equipment, supplies, and capital needs.
• Evaluates and forecasts community and industry trends to ensure services are up-to-date and relevant.
• Prepares and administers multiple budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations.
• Manages purchasing card activities and performs statement reconciliations.
• Resolves problems for internal and external customers by responding to requests for information, complaints, and concerns.
• Conducts and analyzes community surveys related to interests and levels of satisfaction.
• Manages and participates in the development and review of promotional materials for programs, services, special events, and facilities.

Benefits

• Salary range of $70,625-$85,322 annually.
• Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees