RECREATION OPERATIONS MANAGER

Summary:The Recreation Operations Manager plans directs and coordinates the daily operations of all Parks Recreation and Culture Department facilities including aquatic facilities recreation centers nature center gymnasiums ball fields park shelters sports complexes fitness facilities and historic rental properties such as the Carnegie Building and Union Pacific Depot. Responsibilities include overseeing concessions and customer service assisting with the departments recreation management software (RecTrac) and ensuring facilities programs and services operate efficiently and position evaluates operational practices facilities and services to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborates with division supervisors to implement strategies that enhance performance service delivery and operational efficiency. Additional responsibilities include managing contracts developing and monitoring operating budgets coordinating budget preparation overseeing inventories and purchasing and researching and securing grant funding to support recreational programs and Recreation Operations Manager prepares and maintains operational financial facility and safety reports; develops bids memoranda and administrative procedures; coordinates with vendors and contractors; and implements facility operations and risk management policies. The position also works with division supervisors to recruit supervise and coordinate staff responsible for the daily operation of city facilities and collaboration with marketing staff vendors and community partners the Recreation Operations Manager develops and implements marketing strategies to maximize facility utilization and program participation. The position also identifies and cultivates sponsorships and community partnerships to support promote and expand recreational programming and special : Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation leisure studies or related field. Five years of increasingly responsible experience in recreational programming and operating public facilities. A minimum of three years of management or supervisory experience. Possession of or ability to obtain the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification from the National Recreation and Park Association as well as appropriate First Aid and CPR certifications. Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid drivers : Please provide three references with the successful candidate must possess or be able to obtain a valid drivers license and pass City background physical and drug Information:Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance:Various dependent on coverage levels available and other ancillary benefit Time Off:12 Vacation days 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave 10 Paid HolidaysRetirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)Application Deadline: 10/30/2026