Job Type
Full-time
Description
(Regular, Exempt)
Starting Salary Range: $55,140.80 – $68,931.20, DOQ Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Work Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Required: Please upload a cover letter and resume along with completed application.
How to apply: Using the “apply now” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or hr@cityofmhk.com.
The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Summary/Objective
Manages the daily operations of recreation centers and facilities and ensures successful delivery of quality programs, activities, and special events by planning, directing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating these activities and events, and preparing and staying within program and facility budgets. Each Recreation Supervisor oversees a different area(s)/specialty(ies), such as Facilities, Adult Sports, Instructional Programs, Youth Sports, Tournaments, and Special Events.
Essential Functions
Oversees and schedules the staff and programs within Recreation specialty.
- Ensure that all programs and activities are properly planned, scheduled, executed, supervised, and evaluated for effectiveness.
- Ensure that facilities are utilized at the maximum level of efficiency, and that such facilities are adequately supervised and maintained during all programs, activities, and rental events.
- Ensure that all programs, activities, and facility operations stay within budget limitations through proper preparation of budget, efficient and effective purchase of equipment and supplies, and proper utilization of staff so as not to exceed such budget limitations.
- Cooperate with fellow staff, other City departments, schools and other community agencies, and other user groups to ensure that programs, activities, events, and facilities are delivered properly and at the maximum level of efficiency.
- Hires and trains staff members, as needed.
- Provides supervision and oversight of applicable staff.
- Coordinates schedules of applicable staff.
- Administers City of Manhattan Policies and Procedures in a consistent manner.
- Ensures employees supervised demonstrate productivity, competence, and high morale, as well as utilize employees’ skills and abilities.
- Conducts performance planning and evaluations for employees in a timely manner, to include development of goals, objectives, and deadlines.
- Resolves routine personnel issues or problems.
- Leads and manage staff with clear and consistent communications.
- Utilize recreation management software to program activities and schedule facilities, communicate with current/past participants, run reports and conduct trend analysis for program and facility use, and other items.
- Conduct timely program and facility evaluations to ensure quality delivery of all programs and services and modify future program delivery based on factors such as participation rates, cost, and participant feedback.
- Answers a large volume of customer and participant inquiries concerning all matters related to job duties.
- Seeks to provide programs that cater to all community members regardless of race, sex, religion, etc. and assures that each citizen is afforded an equal opportunity to participate in such programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- Provide additional support functions based on department needs
- Collaborate with civic groups and other community organizations and agencies to ensure that a well-balanced and varied array of activities and programs are available based on public needs and demands.
- Recruit and train volunteers to assist with program delivery or facility operations as needed.
- Serve on boards and committees as needed.
- Manages unpleasant interactions and stress caused by irate and/or defensive customers.
- Remain abreast of current developments and trends related to the profession through continuing education, certification in appropriate programs, and attendance at local and state professional development workshops and seminars.
- Responds timely to call backs for emergency situations during non-duty hours and take appropriate actions.
- Billing/payroll approval for participants and scheduled employee groups.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university with emphasis in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in a related occupation or field.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Advanced degree or training.
- Five (5) years of experience in recreation facility management and/or program administration.
- Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP).