Recreation Facility Manager
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Job Location:
Farmers Branch, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 64581 - 103321
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Target Hiring Range: $75553.92 to $83951.24
Under the general direction of the Recreation Superintendent this position is responsible for managing the services and operations of the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center Aquatics Center Dog park Athletics and Skate park through effective oversight of virtually every aspect of operations including: full-time staff development and oversight; preparation of policies and standard operating procedures; budget creation management and analysis; programming and creation of cost recovery initiatives; advertising and marketing.
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions represents 20%-50% of working time on a regular basis subject to the varying demand of specific functions. All functions listed below are considered essential and are expected to be completed regularly and efficiently by any incumbent. Regular punctual and on-site attendance is essential for all functions listed below:
- Responsible for the managerial direction administration and oversight of multiple areas of recreation functions and programs to include but not limited to:
- Continually identify develop and maintain effective departmental policies and procedures related to all functions of recreation and aquatics operations. This function requires keeping pace with key industry trends changes in local state and federal laws and ever-changing interdepartmental challenges.
- Provide executive oversight of the health safety and operational performance of multiple recreation and aquatic facilities ensuring consistent execution of preventative maintenance facility condition assessments emergency operations planning and systemwide supply management.
- Advance the recruitment and retention of high-quality contract instructors who support the Citys service excellence standards.
- Direct chemical inventory management and regulatory compliance across all facilities; validate routine facility checks; and lead comprehensive operational audits to maintain safe efficient and compliant multi-site operations.
- Establish implement and continuously refine City policies procedures and operational protocols to ensure consistency effectiveness and compliance across all recreation and aquatics buildings.
- Oversee the divisions multi-facility budget cash-handling systems purchasing processes and vendor contracts including development of bid specifications and procurement of goods and services aligned with City requirements.
- Identifies develops implements and communicates important policy changes on an annual or as-needed basis with proper input from necessary stakeholders.
- Continually develops or maintains improvements to processes and service levels to include the use of technology automation and ease of use for customers.
- Effectively and consistently identify innovative solutions to standards of care operational excellence and program notoriety to include but not limited to:
- Strategically advance recreation and aquatic program portfolios events and facility rental offerings demonstrated through continuous revenue growth.
- Represent the department in high-visibility public and interdepartmental forums addressing sensitive or controversial matters delivering complex presentations and effectively managing challenging or adversarial interactions.
- Advance National Parks and Recreation accreditation efforts by ensuring all facilities meet or exceed operational safety maintenance and documentation standards through regular audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee preparation analysis and presentation of management reports operational data and program updates to the Parks and Recreation Board City Council and other key stakeholders to support informed strategic decision-making.
- Effectively manages develops and motivates the Recreation and Aquatics team including but not limited to the following functions:
- The effective recruitment selection onboarding and retention of associated staff and volunteers.
- Continual performance management of staff through evaluations coaching development and other opportunities that promote growth learning and engagement.
- Demonstrates effective and professional leadership through active engagement involvement and equitable treatment of all staff members.
- Consistently and effectively models the behavioral performance and service-level expectations of the Recreation and Aquatics team.
- Maintains professional cordial conciliatory and facilitative communication at all times regardless of circumstance or situation.
Other Job Functions
Other Job Functions are essential but represent less than 20% of working time on a regular basis. These are performed with less regularity but are considered essential. All functions listed below are considered essential and are expected to be completed regularly and efficiently by any incumbent.
- Prepares presentations reports and other related documents for all audiences and interest groups.
- This position is expected to step into the roles of any direct or indirect report at any time and effectively perform any and all associated operational functions.
- Responsible for the managerial direction administration and oversight of multiple areas of recreation functions and programs to include but not limited to:
Education and Experience
- Five (5) years of directly-related experience is required with at least three years being supervisory in nature. Seven (7) years of experience is preferred.
- A bachelors degree in a related field is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of the above experience and education to satisfy the minimum requirements of the position.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of Parks Aquatics and Recreation practices and procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations is relative to essential functions.
- Advanced skill in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
- Advanced skill in the de-escalation of sensitive or aggressive customer/vendor/citizen issues.
- Advanced skill in analyzing data identifying trends and creating actionable data strategies.
- Strong project management skills and experience with project management methodologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to simultaneously coordinate multiple tasks and priorities and support multiple individuals teams and work groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain project schedules and balance responsibilities for multiple projects.
- Ability to continually demonstrate practical knowledge analytical judgements and informed decision-making.
- Ability to provide technical practical or functional knowledge related to job functions.
- Ability to effectively inform educate persuade or influence others related to job functions and necessary outcomes.
- Ability to communicate effectively on technical interpersonal and professional levels to diverse audiences communities and interest groups.
- Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that may regularly include weekends evenings and holidays. Must be able to work in the office in the field or in designated satellite environments.
- Special Requirements:
Candidates offered a position must successfully complete the following:
- A comprehensive background check.
- A drug and alcohol test.
- A motor vehicle background review.
- The City of Farmers Branch is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Licenses and Certificates:
- WSI and LGI preferred. CPRP and AFO/CPO required or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Valid Texas class C drivers license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Public Relations
- Customer Service
- Physical Education
- Taleo
- Employee Evaluation
- Records Management
- Facilities Management
- Contract Management
- Recreational Therapy
- Supervising Experience
- Word Processing
