Recreation Manager - Promotional

City of Hercules•Hercules, CA

About The Position

The City of Hercules is recruiting internally for a full-time Recreation Manager position, open only to City of Hercules employees. The Recreation Manager develops and directs the assigned recreation program, oversees its daily operations, budget, service delivery, contracts, records, and administrative functions, and may act for the Director when assigned. The role also represents the program and department with City departments and community organizations and provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as needed. The position plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates subordinate staff where applicable, and works to ensure that program policies, objectives, and services are implemented effectively. The Recreation Manager monitors relevant legal, technological, and operational changes and recommends or implements improvements. The job requires experience and education or training that provide the required knowledge and abilities; the stated typical qualifications include five years of increasingly responsible recreation program coordination and administration, at least three years of lead or supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Requirements

Five years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating and administering recreation programs and services.
At least three years of lead or supervisory experience involving program oversight, staff supervision, and related administrative responsibilities.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in recreation, business administration, or a related field.
A valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record as determined by City policy.
A current First Aid certificate.
A current CPR certificate.
Knowledge of municipal recreation program operations, recreation program development and administration, marketing, municipal budget preparation and administration, supervision and performance evaluation, applicable laws and regulations, customer service, and office procedures and software.
Ability to plan, supervise, direct, and coordinate staff work; select, train, and evaluate staff; interpret and explain policies; manage project activities and competing deadlines; prepare clear written materials; operate computerized registration systems such as RecTrac; and communicate effectively.
Ability to evaluate program effectiveness, develop program activities and objectives, elicit community support, adapt to change, provide leadership, handle sensitive situations using sound judgment, and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Possession of the Director Qualified Certificate, including meeting all State Licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop and direct implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards, and interpret and comply with applicable regulations.
Monitor, direct, or perform day-to-day program operations; ensure policies are followed and goals, services, and projects are delivered efficiently and effectively; take corrective action as needed.
Develop and monitor the program budget, analyze cost effectiveness, exercise cost controls, and prepare, submit, and justify budget enhancement requests to the Director.
Plan, organize, administer, review, and evaluate subordinate staff work; support staff selection, training, professional development, and evaluation, and make recommendations concerning hiring, termination, promotion, and discipline.
Monitor technological, legal, and operational changes affecting the program and recommend or implement improvements.
Represent the program and department in meetings with City departments and divisions, and serve as a City representative with public, business, and community groups and organizations.
Prioritize and allocate program resources; review and evaluate programs and service delivery; recommend and implement operational changes; and assist in developing new program elements using supporting research and analysis.
Perform complex administrative work, strategic planning, and financial analysis, including assisting with specialized program and project budgets and staffing and operational needs.
Provide staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as needed.
Negotiate, develop, monitor, and administer contracts and agreements.
Develop systems and maintain records for evaluation, control, and documentation of activities; prepare correspondence, reports, procedures, directives, and other materials.
Act for the Director as assigned and perform related duties as required.