Recreation Services Manager

TheCity of Antiochis currently accepting applications for the Recreation Services Managerposition located within the Parks and Recreation Department. The Recreation Services Managerduties may include overseeing the planning organization and implementation of recreational programs and services within the City of Antioch.

• Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of the Kaiser rate up to family tier)
• Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55 New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
• 457 Deferred Compensation Option with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Gym Reimbursement

Classspecifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of dutiesperformed by employees in the class. Specifications are notintended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Manage and supervise recreation activities facilities and programpersonnel including line staff and supervisory personnel.
2. Coordinate and implement organized senior and recreation operations community center operations recreation classes and sports programs by assessing program needs ascertaining fees and coordinating schedules of staff and facilities.
3. Maintain and control facility use by coordination of activity and program schedules. Resolve conflicts and maximize use of facilities by meeting with citizen groups and organizations.
4. Resolve administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies and procedures. Establish customer service standards and ensure they are met.
5. Coordinate expenditures and revenues through preparation and monitoring of programs and facility budget.
6. Maintain a detailed records system by collecting assembling and analyzing data and preparing periodic reports.
7. Maintainrecreationfacilitiesandequipmentthroughimplementationandsupervisionof a formal facility/equipment maintenance system.
8. Develop competent and productive staff by planning organizing and implementing a consistent employee training program.
9. Prepare grant requests monitor grant-funded programs and budgets and prepare all necessary reporting documentation.
10. Prepare and administer Divisionbudgets.
11. Recruit select supervise train and evaluate staff and volunteers.
12. Develop contracts for implementing programobjectives.
13. Maximize public awareness of the Senior and community programs athletic programs aquatics community center community parks and recreation education classes by planning and implementing a comprehensive marketing and promotional program.
14. Develop and implement strategies designed to enhance revenuegeneration.
15. Meet with public groups clubs organizations and agencies to explain and promote recreational activities and programs.
16. Represent the Division and/or City on community-wide task forces and committees; provide professional advice and input. Serve as Parks and Recreation Director in the Directors absence.
17. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
18. Perform related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Basic operations services and activities of recreationprograms.
• Principles of supervision training and performanceevaluation.
• Principles and practices of recreation program development andimplementation.
• Basic procedures methods and techniques of budget preparation and control.
• Marketing theories principlesand practices and their application to recreation activities and facilities.
• Modern office equipment includingcomputers.
• Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
• Method sand techniques of special events planning andcoordination.
• Principles and practices of coordinating maintaining and schedulingfacilities.
• Program content for specialized communityactivities.
• Techniques used in public relations and customer service practices.
• Rules and equipment used in recreationprograms.
• Office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing spreadsheets and databases.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Basic principles and practices of fiscal statistical and administrative research and report preparation.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment.
• Pertinent federal state and local laws codes andregulations.

• Coordinate and direct assigned recreation programs suited to thecommunity.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for providing recreationservices.
• Elicit community and organizational support for recreationprograms.
• Interpret and explain City policies andprocedures.
• Allocate limited resources in a cost-effectivemanner.
• Plan organize coordinate promote and direct the development of recreation programs activities and events.
• Recruit select train and evaluate a variety of personnel andvolunteers.
• Understand community needs in recreational areas and evaluate activities according to those needs.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the generalpublic.
• Prepare and administer assigned programbudgets.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
• Maintain program related records statistics anddocuments.
• Prepare clear and concise schedules andreports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and inwriting.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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In accordance with applicable federal state and local law the City of Antioch provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of race gender expression age pregnancy religion creed color national origin ancestry physical or mental handicap genetic information veteran status marital status sex or any other protected class or status. The City of Antioch does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant employee or group of employees unless otherwise required by law. The City of Antioch will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect personal integrity and high ethical standards.

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process please contact Human Resources at or prior to the final filing date.