Recreation Manager-Youth and Adult Activities

City of Ames•50010, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline. Under the direction of the Recreation Superintendent; develops, delivers, and implements a variety of recreation activities and sport leagues for people of all ages and abilities; provides on-site supervision during recreation program operation; assists with the daily operation of various Park and Recreation Department facilities as assigned. In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient. The City of Ames has a compensation philosophy for our merit salary ranges that provides growth for employees as they gain experience and expertise in their roles. The minimum pay of each range is intended to reflect an employee's qualifications that meet the position's minimum requirements. The median of any range is for an employee who can reasonably meet all expectations of the position responsibilities without initial or extensive training. The City may consider a candidate's education, experience, and skills that are above the minimum requirements when considering a salary closer to the median. The median salary for this position is $83,616 annually.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, or related field and one year of experience in a recreation environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to obtain CPR/AED certifications upon hire.
General knowledge of recreation programming and facility operations; awareness of skills, rules and procedures related to various recreation activities, athletic programs, instructional classes and special events; knowledge of CPR, first aid and general safety practices.
Some knowledge of machinery associated with assigned duties.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices; proficiency with PC’s and computer software applications; knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
Skill in leading and instructing participants of all ages in recreation programs; excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, problem solving and leadership skills.
Skill in planning, training, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate staff.
Ability to plan, set up, and conduct recreation programs.
Ability to officiate and/or coordinate the officiating of sports leagues.
Ability to take initiative and work with little direct supervision; ability to work independently and in a teaming environment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; ability to estimate supplies and equipment for facility/program operation; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.

Nice To Haves

Experience within programming youth and adult sport leagues and activities preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent, assist in the delivery of recreation programs, services, and facilities.
Implements and/or coordinates recreation programs; evaluates recreation programs through participant and employee evaluations.
Hires, trains, schedules, and provides work direction to temporary staff and volunteers; serves as primary communicator between temporary staff in the field, program participants, facility users and the Recreation Superintendent; responsible for being on-site during programs and making on-site decisions as necessary; acts in the absence of temporary Recreation staff; greets public; handles concerns; answers questions; anticipates services needed and makes needed arrangements for services; communicates rules of conduct.
Follows and recommends policies, procedures, standards for programs, safety, and fiscal control.
Assists with cash and inventory control; purchases supplies and inventory; monitors expenditures within assigned budget; recommends budget items; performs housekeeping, routine maintenance and program support; participates in cross-functional groups; prepares and disseminates promotional materials; maintains necessary records and submits required reports; responds to calls of an emergency nature after hours; direct the work of the Recreation Coordinator as assigned.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture.
May lead, instruct or officiate activities as needed; performs related work to support the organization; monitors general condition of facility and responds to any defects or damages.