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City of Nampa Human Resources · 1 week ago

RECREATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Nampa, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$58K/yr - $81K/yr

7+ years exp

The City of Nampa is committed to providing quality programs and services through its Parks & Recreation Department. They are seeking a Recreation Program Manager to plan, supervise, and coordinate a comprehensive offering of recreational programs, including sports, community education, and special events for the community. The role involves significant collaboration with various city departments and oversight of staff and volunteers.

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Responsibilities

Develops new recreation programs for all age groups and reviews current programs for their effectiveness and interest

Oversees planning and organization of tours for seniors, adults, and children

Schedules athletic fields and facilities for department use and handle permit process for outside interests

Supervises youth and adult programs at community parks, schools, playgrounds, and other recreational sites

Plans, supervises, and runs special events at community parks including the Nampa Festival of the Arts, Harvest Classic Fun Run, movies in the park and more

Prepares assigned program budgets, including submitting budget proposals annually for personnel and equipment expenditures as well as expected revenue, setting fees for programs in order to cover projected costs, maintaining an accurate account of revenue, researching equipment needs, making equipment and supply purchases when necessary, and signing vouchers for expenditure approvals

Works closely with school personnel, youth agencies and the general public to promote interest in recreation programs

Plans, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned personnel, including providing approval for the selection of staff, monitoring work schedules, interviewing for new or vacant positions, providing direction when necessary, disciplining as required, managing conflict, and rewarding employee performance when appropriate; or makes recommendations which are given particular weight about the change of status of other employees

Conducts training sessions for part-time and seasonal employees and provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions

Maintains an inventory of supplies and program equipment

Interprets and enforces rules of play and maintains order and discipline for recreational activities and league play

Assists in the preparation, monitoring and administration of the annual budget

Keeps abreast of current trends in the field of recreation by reviewing professional literature and participating in professional organizations; including attending meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviewing publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas

Offers promotion and marketing of current and new programs

Recruits’ volunteers for coaching responsibilities and other special events

Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned

Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems

Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities

Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines

Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner

Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others

Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed

Qualification

Recreation Program DevelopmentSupervisionBudget ManagementLeadershipCPRFirst Aid CertificationCertified ParksRecreation ProfessionalMicrosoft WordExcelCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationConflict ResolutionOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, or related field

7 plus years of experience in supervising and coordinating recreational events and programs in general recreation. And/or and equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work

CPR and First Aid Certification

Valid State of Idaho Driver's License

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) within one year of hire date

Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology

Considerable knowledge of recreation methods, practices, and principles

Considerable knowledge of general recreation programming that accommodate variety of different age groups and skill levels

Considerable knowledge in organizing sports, that may include educational programs

Considerable knowledge of Outdoor Programming events that may include trips and tours

Considerable knowledge of leadership and supervision techniques

Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures that include the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel

Considerable knowledge of basic marketing and public relations practices and techniques

Considerable knowledge of principles and prevention and intervention regarding conflict resolution

Considerable knowledge of basic budgetary principles and practices

Skill in instructing, coaching, and directing varied recreation activities

Ability to work in a team environment with other department Program Supervisors

Ability to plan and organize educational classes that meet the needs of the community

Ability to organize, coach, supervise, train, motivate, counsel, and provide effective leadership to full-time, part-time, seasonal employees and volunteer workers

Ability to evaluate the performance of others and to offer appropriate discipline measures

Ability to work with a variety of individuals from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds

Ability to organize work, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgement within City guidelines

Ability to plan and attend tours for adults, seniors, and youth age groups

Ability to maintain and update accurate records

Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with the ability to manage many tasks, activities, and events at one time

Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language

Ability to budget and operate within budget guidelines

Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations