What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Manager position at Town of Chapel Hill, NC?
Summary
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is committed to its vision to Inspire-Create-Preserve through providing exceptional programs, facilities, and services designed to meet the diverse needs of all residents within the town. The Department is currently recruiting for a Recreation Division Manager.
Do you have prior experience overseeing recreation, aquatic programs and managing recreation facility operations? Do you have exceptional customer service skills and value handling conflict resolution?
Are you a creative and visionary leader who enjoys engaging with people and desires to bring about new programming and services? Do you desire a new challenge to lead and collaborate with a talented team to grow programming and increase the consistency of recreation opportunities that are available across Chapel Hill?
Are you committed to building and growing staff as the department strives to reach its full potential? Are you comfortable leading as well as following as you support staff and stakeholders in the provision of exceptional parks and recreation services and growing a successful department?
If so, then this position may be for you!
The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our dynamic team in a management position.
The purpose of this position is to lead program areas of focus in aquatics, athletics, and C.A.R.E (Community and Recreational Experience) while providing operational oversight for the Department’s recreation and cultural activities for all ages and social backgrounds.
The position develops and leads staff recruitment, training, and evaluation efforts within the Recreation Division.
The position collaborates with internal and external groups to produce data, reports, and narratives, including contracts, presentations, and justifications.
The position reports to the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.
This position may be required to work during period of inclement weather, emergencies, etc.in order to ensure continued service delivery.
Essential Functions
Directly supervises (3) Sr. Recreation Supervisors; meets with supervisors to reviews job duties; and prepares all necessary evaluation paperwork for various steps throughout the process.
Manages division budget; meets with section supervisors to discuss budget development process; communicates about the needs for each area; ensures budget meets specified criteria determined by the director; prepares budget paperwork; monitors each area throughout the year for projected revenue and expense; makes adjustments; accordingly, and makes recommendations for adds and cuts in the budget to the Assistant Director.
Oversees programming for division areas including Aquatics, Athletics, Community Centers, Teen Center, and Adaptive Recreation; acts as liaison with patrons to gather input and resolve issues.
Collaborates with other departments and agencies, i.e., schools, businesses, etc.
Manages Division projects: receives directions and goals of projects; organizes project team if needed; gathers information and creates a timeline; and evaluates project processes and outcomes to be revised for increased efficiency.
Assists marketing and sponsorship liaison by contributing to the development of division marketing materials.
Performs contract management duties, negotiates, approves, and monitors contracts.
Conducts and attends Division meetings, conferences, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision ExercisedResponsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Physical Demands
Work Environment
The work is typically performed in an office.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Town and Department policies and procedures
- Relevant state laws, and town ordinances
- Accounting principles and practices
- Budgeting practices and internal financial control procedures
- Computerized financial management practices and procedures
- Grant requirements
- Building and facility safety practices and operational procedures
Ability to:
- Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.
- Deal with a system of real numbers and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement.
- Write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critique (Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study)
- Models behaviors that are consistent with our Town values of RESPECT
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Education:
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Parks and Recreation Management, or a related field.
Experience:
Five years of experience working in Parks and Recreation, that includes three years of experience in supervision, budgeting, and personnel functions.
OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
The possession of or the ability to obtain a valid NC Driver’s License.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification “OR” the ability to obtain with required within 6 months of hire.
An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Exercise/Sports Science, Sports Management, or a related field
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification
- Experience with developing and managing budgets.
- Experience with recreation management software (RecTrac)
- Experience with summer camp management and facilitation
- Bilingual
Supplemental Information
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
The position is driving essential and must conform to the Town's Safe Driving and Accident Policy and procedures.
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