Recreation Center Manager
Recreation Center Manager
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09/21Provo City is seeking an administrative and recreation professional to manage all the operations programs and staff of the Provo City Recreation Center including athletic recreational fitness aquatic programs and special events. Qualified civic-minded individuals interested in administering these recreational services to the citizens of Provo are encouraged to apply.Job Details
What is the compensation package
Pay Rate: (G36) $86278 - $118935 annualized (depending on experience)
Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves including vacation sick holidays bereavement and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena a Provo Library card 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course a 4/10 work schedule and others. For more information about benefits click here.
What are the main duties (For the full classification specification please click here.)
Oversee and direct activities programs schedules maintenance concessions and employees of the Provo City Recreation Center.
Identify program successes and deficiencies and make needed improvements.
Oversee facility operations including monitoring the condition of equipment and facilities and arranging for needed repairs or replacements.
Develop and manage assigned budget including oversight of purchasing and expenditure processes to ensure a balanced budget.
Oversee customer service to ensure positive experiences for patrons.
Maintain cooperative relationships with schools patrons and community resources.
Ensure overall compliance with applicable ordinances and local state and federal regulations.
Supervise plan and coordinate work of assigned employees.
Make staffing decisions including hiring firing and reassignments.
Perform other related duties as required.
What are the minimum requirements
Provo City will honor equivalent combinations of education training and/or experience substituting each one year of post-secondary education/training for 6 months of experience.
Bachelors degree in Recreation Management Physical Education Public Administration Business Management or a related field.
Five years of professional experience in recreation program management or a closely related field.
A valid lawful driver license.
Must obtain NRPA Parks and Recreation Professional certification within one year of hire.
What is the selection process
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted with the first screening being held on Septemember 22 2025. Applicants mustmeet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.
If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.
Why Provo City
Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identifies as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming Safe and Sound Economically Vibrant and Forward Looking together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life well-being and as a beautiful place to live. Provo has been awarded the Best Performing City three years in a row and we were ranked the Best Run City in America by WalletHub for 2025. Visit to learn more!
Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Manager
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