Recreation Manager

City of Casper•Casper Recreation Center - Casper, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Casper is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and innovative leader to serve as our next Recreation Manager. This position provides executive-level leadership for one of the City's most diverse service areas, overseeing recreation programs, public facilities, museum operations, athletics, aquatics, and outdoor recreation opportunities that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. As Recreation Manager, you will oversee the Recreation Division, including Fort Caspar Museum, Casper Recreation Center, Casper Ice Arena, Casper's aquatic facilities, Sports & Athletics, and Hogadon Basin Ski Area. You'll lead a talented team, manage complex operations and budgets, oversee capital improvement projects, cultivate community partnerships, and help shape the future of recreation in Casper. If you are an experienced public sector leader who enjoys balancing strategic planning with operational excellence while building strong relationships throughout the community, we encourage you to apply. Incumbent is responsible for overseeing the activities and operations relating to recreation initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a supervisor.
Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience recreation program management or in the operation, maintenance, and construction of municipal recreation systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Knowledge of current trends and innovations in recreation and museum management.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Local, and City government codes, rules, and regulations relating to the various aspects of recreation and museum management.
Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of recreation and museum management.
Knowledge of procedures, methods, and techniques of recreation and museum management.
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of recreation and museum management.
Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal and objective development, work planning, and employee supervision.
Knowledge of communication and marketing strategies.
Knowledge of record maintenance systems and techniques.
Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
Knowledge of data analysis methods.
Knowledge of mathematical and statistical principles.
Knowledge of grant applications and administration.
Knowledge of basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
Knowledge of principles of leadership, supervision, mentoring, training, and developing employees.
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
Knowledge of computers and related software applications.
Ability to apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to recreation and museum management.
Ability to plan and manage compliance with reports, analysis, and regulations relating to recreation and museum management.
Ability to assess and prioritize situations under work pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions.
Ability to administer programs and projects within division, including those that take place after hours and on weekends.
Ability to set work priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend solutions in support of goals.
Ability to compose appropriate recommendations and prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to present accurate and reliable reports and plans which contain findings, set direction, and offer recommendations to achieve desired goals and end results.
Ability to develop, interpret and explain City and division policies and procedures.
Ability to apply and convey technical expertise.
Ability to provide presentations related to Recreation Division initiatives to City Council, service organizations, and other groups as requested.
Ability to comply with municipal budgeting practices.
Ability to negotiate, draft, and review contracts for procurement, services, facility lease or rentals, etc.
Ability to select, supervise, mentor, train, and develop staff.
Ability to provide effective leadership and direction.
Ability to coordinate the work of personnel.
Ability to operate modern office equipment, including software and operating systems/applications.
Ability to maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
Ability to follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
Skill in interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Skill in advanced principles of budgeting.
Skill in allocating limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
Skill in providing customer service.
Skill in technical writing.
Skill in mentoring and developing employees.
Skill in delegating and prioritizing work.
Skill in public speaking.
Skill in project management.
Skill in time management.
Skill in conflict resolution.
Skill in compiling, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating data and making appropriate recommendations based on findings.
Skill in operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff, user groups, and the general public.
Skill in oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.
Skill in operating modern office equipment, including computer software and operating systems/applications.
Skill in developing and implementing capital plans and projects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in recreation and park administration or a closely related field preferred.
Possession of a valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive, within twelve (12) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Exercises direct supervision over the Recreation Division, which includes Fort Caspar Museum, Casper Recreation Center, Casper Ice Arena, Casper pool/aquatics facilities, Sports and Athletics, and Hogadon Basin Ski Area (Hogadon) to include: authorizing time off, approving payroll and hiring; prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Manages the organization, staffing, and operational activities of the Recreation Division, including Fort Caspar, Casper Recreation Center, Casper Ice Arena, Casper pool/aquatics facilities, Sports and Athletics, and Hogadon and related special programs.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for all subsections of the Recreation Division; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures; sets objectives and procedures for workgroup(s) within the division.
Coordinates new construction and renovation projects; works with other City departments to oversee project budgets; negotiates professional services contracts; recommends and implements a capital improvement program for the Recreation Division.
Oversees the operation and maintenance of recreation division facilities; monitors and approves programming, scheduling, and public use of division facilities; develops and administers rental and lease agreements with user groups.
Prepares, recommends, and manages the division operational and capital budgets as related to identified cost recovery goals; identifies and implements new funding and revenue-generating opportunities, approves and controls procurements and operational expenditures in compliance with City purchasing policies and procedures.
Develops and executes capital projects and programs which include formulating project plans and identifying necessary resources.
Compiles, prepares, and presents operational reports, business plans, contracts for services, grant applications, and related documents for review by senior management.
Ensures reports and agenda items are prepared for consideration by boards and advisory bodies, including the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Casper Historic Preservation Commission, Casper Recreation Leagues Association, and the Community Recreation Foundation.
Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of recreation and assesses community recreation needs.
Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.