NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Recreation Program Manager - Tennis and Pickleball
Bainbridge Island WA - Meadowmeer Cr
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Recreation Program Manager to oversee all programs, staff, and budget administration for the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District. The role involves planning and coordinating recreation services, leading staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Lead, coordinate and perform planning and scheduling for multiple recreation program services, new programs, events, and other activities, and participate in management team and other meetings and workshops
Coordinate and provide overall leadership for ongoing recreation program planning and facility scheduling and operations, and formulate, implement, and maintain community recreation programs for including diverse ages, interests, and genders and minorities within the community
Lead and oversee scheduling and supervision of personnel, volunteers, contract instructors, interns and service providers. Also function as a back-up and working supervisor or schedule an alternative back-up if Program Manager does not meet the requirements for the specific position
Oversee training and orientation of new staff regarding recreation and District procedures, forms, and programs, and serve as resource on day-to-day activities
Direct and monitor recreation services, classes, events, functions, facility and equipment operations, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. Also responsible for accident investigations, risk management, and program safety and quality assurance
Lead, promote, and publicize recreation programs and perform duties such as providing content on programs, materials and editing for seasonal District catalog, District brochures, announcements and promotions
Lead in the development of new programs and services and provide overall liaison with community groups, funding committees, agencies, and recreation planning resources
Responsible for preparation of department budget estimates and advising the Recreation Services Director on a regular basis regarding the status of budgets and accounts. Also responsible for the purchase of equipment and supplies and for leading and securing fund raising and assisting or soliciting grants
Serve as a resource to the Executive Director, Commissioners, Division Directors, Department managers, and District staff; and attend Board of Commissioner meetings as needed
Attend various continuing education meetings, seminars, and workshops
Understand and knowledgeable of personnel and operations policies and procedures
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to three to five years recreational department management, supervisory, operations, community and customer relations, safety, regulatory, and administrative experience with specialty area knowledge and abilities which may include complex facility supervision
Requires Bachelor's Degree in recreation, education, or related field, or equivalent experience and training supplemented with continuing education workshops
Hold or obtain required certifications applicable to department managing
Ability to plan, organize, direct, lead, and troubleshoot daily operations, services, and safety of a multi-program public recreation program and its facilities
Thorough knowledge of specific recreation departments such as Gymnastics, Sports, Youth and Teen, Outdoor, Outreach and Active Adults with knowledge of program management, including overall program services and facility administration
Ability to effectively lead recreation services communications and publicity functions
Working knowledge of activities and programs in respective department
Skill in forward thinking and ability to identify problems or issues and develop effective solutions, resolve complex problems, and gain cooperation among interested groups
Ability to lead others to common goals and to work cooperatively with other employees, division and department heads, and the public. Ability to accept direction for professional/departmental improvement
Knowledge of and the ability to implement trends and practices in recreation services, management, and community needs and interests
Ability to work with a growing District and participate in collaborative activities
Ability to interpret and analyze program, regulatory, and management information
Ability to effectively manage and, when designated, supervise diverse work activities of professional and technical colleagues in a manner conducive to proficient performance, high morale, and District effectiveness
Ability to prepare and present clear and concise short-term and long-range comprehensive recreation service program plans and reports using applicable software
Basic competence in spreadsheet software
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Maintain a knowledge and understanding of District policies and procedures
A Recreation Program Manager must be in good physical condition must be physically able to assist participants and participate in activities
Must be able to perform physical requirements of programs at the most rigorous level
May experience exposure to extended periods of sun, snow, rain, cold temperatures, wind, water and potentially uneven terrain that may contain trip hazards
Must be able to hear distress noises and hear and see distress signals in a variety of environments, keeping safety in mind at all times
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull and push objects, squat down, stoop, kneel, crouch and jump
Must be able to perform physical requirements of all certifications
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Hours will vary depending on the program schedule and may include early morning, weekend and evening shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Washington State Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred compensation program
Eight hours of vacation each month
Eight hours of sick leave each month
Two personal days
Ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year
80 hours of administrative leave each calendar year
Discount on most Park District classes
Free pool pass at the Aquatic Center
Basic fitness membership at the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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