Recreation Program Manager - Parks & Recreation

at  Salt Lake County

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Facilitates and supervises the planning, staffing, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of recreation, sport, child care, leisure-time, and community events in an assigned service area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of university in Recreation, or other closely related field, plus two (2) years of related experience in a position of progressively more responsible experience including supervisor, management, leadership, budgetary, or project management; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background investigation.
A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah may be required to operate a vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation administration
• Management and operation of recreation facilities and equipment
• Budget preparation and justification, monitoring, forecasting and methods of fiscal control
• Public relation principles and techniques

SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO:

• Develop objectives, policies, and procedures for the Division
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Organize and prioritize projects, tasks, and own work in an effective and timely manner
• Supervise and train staff
• Maintain effective working relationships with Division, County and community employees and partners
• Develop recreational programs adapted to the particular needs of the assigned community
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to use computers, phones, and other standard office equipment and software

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to intermittently lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Employee will occasionally work in outdoor conditions and be exposed to all seasons of weather.

SALT LAKE COUNTY…A CAREER WITH A PURPOSE IN THE COMMUNITY YOU LOVE!

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies the need and feasibility for a wide variety of recreation, sports, childcare, and leisure-time programs.
• Plans, promotes, implements, and manages special events that afford participation of diverse community interest groups.
• Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
• Formulates and prepares annual program action plans in accordance with established Division guidelines.
• Creates partnerships and coordinates with other organizations and agencies to utilize joint programming opportunities.
• Reviews and evaluates assigned programs for effectiveness.
• Assists in the development and implementation of program standards, policies, and procedures within an assigned service area.
• Oversees, supervises, and coordinates the use of County and non-County facilities and grounds.
• Coordinates the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment and ensures industry and Division safety and cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Reviews all cash handling, billing, and collection within the service area in compliance with the Division’s cash handling policies and procedures.
• Prepares, monitors, and supervises assigned budget line-items in accordance with established County and Division policies and procedures.
• Represents assigned area by attending community functions and meetings.
• Assigns and evaluates subordinate employee performance and identifies training the development needs to ensure County and Division policies and procedures, standards, and objectives are met.