Recreation Manager

Recreation Manager is the leader of the Recreation Services Division at the Parks & Recreation Department. Under general direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, performs management and administrative work in the development and operation of recreation programs at the Department. Oversees the planning, design, implementation, and management of all recreation programs, activities, and special events for the department. Assists Parks and Recreation Director and performs related work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in determining all personnel requirements for facilities and programs.
• Directs and monitors the daily activities of all Parks and Recreation facilities and programs.
• Prepares required reports relating to the management of facilities and programming.
• Recruits, trains, and assigns part-time and volunteer personnel.Assists in preparation and administration of budget.
• Evaluates programs and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of marketing strategies and activities for all programs and facilities.
• Responds to customer and public inquiries relating to programs and facilities.
• Serves as a liaison between BCPRD and PIO for social media and website promotion.
• Makes recommendations on work-flow procedures and the purchasing, storage, and utilization of park and recreation equipment.
• Coordinates the use of facilities at various sites, coordinates with local agencies when appropriate.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of youth/adult/senior programs, trips, and special events.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by management.
• Participates in employee meetings and training as needed.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs and reprioritize work as necessary.
• Maintain and update RecTrac online registration systems with current programs, events, and facility information.

Education / Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or closely related field preferred, or a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in recreation, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of park facility operations, maintenance, and recreational programming. Knowledge of management principles and techniques as applied to parks and outdoor recreational settings as well as professional recreational philosophies, principles, and practices. Thorough knowledge of leadership techniques, principles, and procedures to assign, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. Knowledge of office systems, practices, and administration. Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Certifications / Licenses

Parks and recreation certifications sich as NRPA and VRPS credentials are preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Factors

Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and atmospheric conditions.

Special / Additional Requirements

Subject to a complete criminal history background search and drug screening with acceptable results.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.