Description

Recreation Division Manager
Greeley, CO, United States
 
Job Description
Full Salary Ranges: $97,919 - $141,982 Yearly
Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $97,919 – 119,951 Yearly

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges?
The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

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The City offers a robust benefits package, including health and wellness, retirement savings, and discounted Greeley facilities access.

 Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

 Job Summary: This position reports to the Deputy Director of Culture, Parks, and Recreation and is an integral team leader responsible for the effective operation of the Recreation Division. The Recreation Division Manager is a member and key leader within the leadership team of the Department. Oversight includes the direct supervision of full-time Recreation Managers. This Division includes the operation and programming of six (6) indoor recreation facilities, four (4) outdoor aquatics facilities, facilities services, adaptive / inclusive recreation, general recreation programs, and sports programming.

Essential Functions:

• Exercises managerial and administrative oversight of the Recreation Division by developing a comprehensive program and establishes goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; oversees short- and long-term capital and financial planning, daily operations, and staffing plans.
• Develops, implements, and monitors standard operating procedures and systems necessary for the smooth operation of Recreation Division programs and facilities, including risk management and emergency response plans; ensures staff manuals, facility rules and regulations, memorandums of understanding, user agreements, and all required forms for each facility and program area are maintained and updated annually.
• Develops, monitors, and reports a variety of performance measures and ensures the timely entry of current data.
• Oversees a broad range of recreation functions including recreation center operations, aquatics operations, ice management, sports and athletics programming, active adult programming, adaptive and inclusive recreation, facility management practices, and capital planning.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills and communicates effectively with citizens, advisory boards, and community groups to resolve issues and creates an atmosphere of excellence in customer service.
• Maintains cooperative and efficient relationships with other Divisions within Culture, Parks, and Recreation and with other City departments; collaborates across the organization and promotes City services, policies, and projects to citizens, community organizations, businesses, and the media; ensures programs and facilities are responsive to community needs and interests.
• Establishes and maintains an ongoing partnership with Weld School District 6 to promote engaging and successful programs and collaborative initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Communications and Engagement Department to develop and implement a communications plan for the Recreation Division.
• Reviews the GreeleyRec.com website regularly and ensures content remains accurate and up to date.
• Conducts regular staff meetings regarding overall direction, professional development, goal setting, employee expectations, and the development of a continuous growth mindset.
• Supports the use of technology within the Division and ensures staff remain proficient in various systems software including Vermont Systems/RecTrac, Microsoft 365, Sign-Up Genius, Cost Recovery Software, Connect 2 Concepts, Oracle, WordPress editing, When2Work, SurveyMonkey, UMB, aquatics filtration and backwash systems, pool chemical testing, and Team Sidelines.
• Oversees subordinate staff in developing assessment plans and establishing expectations for administering surveys and focus groups to gauge participant satisfaction, gather constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for facility and program improvements.
• Works with Recreation managers to develop and monitor the Division budget and applies the Cost Recovery Policy when establishing fees and charges and prioritizing operations and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Organize and delegate assignments to team members.
• Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees.
• Evaluate employee performance and goal setting.
• Hold employees accountable for assigned task and goals.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities.
• Provide training opportunities with a focus on employee development.
• Resolve conflicts and complaints.
• Analyzing information and processes and develop more effective or efficient processes.
• Establishing and achieving business and financial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Employee is subject to driving City vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Employee may be asked to drive personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Employee is subject to working alone, with groups, and/or attends meetings.
• Employee may be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings, mainly office environment with occasional exposure to swim pool environments and chemicals or outdoor settings in various weather conditions.
• Employee may be required to work extended hours in the evening, holidays, or weekends.
• Employee may have frequent interruptions and be required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.
• Frequent contact with the public in person, via email / telephone, sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal / external customers.
• Environment is safe to having minimal hazards that are typically found in a general office environment where there is rarely, little, or no exposure to injury or accident.
• Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Ability to travel to various facilities and meeting locations throughout the community on a daily basis.
• Communication skills enough to hear and convey information to/from the public via telephone and in person.
• Operate standard office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand / arm movements.
• Vision enough to interpret computer screens and documents to assist the public and complete work assignments; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity enough to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments; employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Duties may occasionally require light to moderate physical effort that includes stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; frequent standing or walking; frequently lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds; maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks and frequently working with light objects and light hand tools.
• Extensive work is performed on a computer with repetitive data entry; work is primarily performed at a desk.
   

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

 Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE. 

Requirements

Experience, Education, and Skills:

 Minimum Requirements:

• Seven to ten (7-10) years related experience in a supervisory and/or management level in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree gained through a four-year college/university academic program or specialized technical training of equivalent length.
  OR any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,
• AND possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Preferred Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE), certified CPR / First Aid.
• Master’s degree in business, Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Resources Management or in a related field.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) written and verbal skills.
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience working in municipal or other government environment.
• Experience working with multiple budget funds including capital development and renovation funds as well as experience with enterprise management.
• Experience with boards and commissions.
• Working knowledge of general marketing and facility operations practices and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of recreation and fitness practices, trends and issues involving youth / teens, and recreation facility management.
• Knowledge and experience in administrative practices and procedures related to the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating of recreational programs, and the efficient operation of facilities and equipment.
• Ability to apply general public recreation principles, interpret trends and needs within the community, ascertain rule enforcement of general athletic programs, apply professional standards to programs and facilities, and develop and enforce risk management methods for public and staff.
• Ability to make commitments and decisions which are significant to the organization, involve multiple disciplines, and have long-term internal and external effects.
• Ability to apply various principles on an ongoing basis including rule and policy development and interpretation, customer service methodology, cash handling processes, budget interpretation and adjustments, and maintenance priorities with available resources.
• Ability to create well-written reports and memorandums, email communications, and other documentation using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Must be a positive and effective communicator and have exceptional public speaking skills.
• Knowledge in operations and maintenance practices used for ice rink, swim pools, HVAC systems, custodial systems, athletic turf, sports fields, and an understanding of game / tournament scheduling.
• Travel (Category B-Regular Local/Field Based Travel): This position requires regular travel within the County and nearby cities. Employees frequently travel to field sites, client locations, or other City buildings as part of their job duties. Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.