Community Center Director (Recreation)

Responsible for planning, developing, scheduling, implementation, staffing and evaluation of approved programming offered at their Recreation Community Center. This includes but is not limited to physical and leisure activities, organized sports, games, non-physical activities, social activities, music, fine arts and crafts. Incorporate community issues, concerns, needs, physical and human resources while implementing the department's plan.

Department: Parks & Recreation

Salary: $51,506 per year

Union: This position is included in the Recreation Teacher's Union, Service Employees International Union, Local #668, meet and discuss unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Union Bid Form: None required.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

• Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance prior to appointment.
• Applicants must obtain CPR, AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of date of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
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• Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in planning or organizing recreational programs, which includes six months of experience supervising the work of others. (Full-time is defined as 32 hours or more per week. Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Recreation, Community Recreation, Leisure Studies or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is six (6) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.

• Recommends, plans, develops, promotes, implements, schedules, staffs, promotes, participates and evaluates/modifies approved recreation center activities, such as physical, leisure and non-physical activities. Including but not limited to, organized sports, games, special events, social activities, open houses, music, concerts, field trips, festivals, fine arts and crafts to meet the needs of our constituency within the City, the Recreation/Community Center and Park Facilities.
• Maximizes the utilization of the City's Community Recreation facilities and resources that will allow for opportunities for program growth and membership development.
• Supervises assigned personnel; evaluates work; recommends and implements approved disciplinary and/or corrective action; provides training and/or technical assistance. Oversees assigned recreation facility and operations, including safety and health violations, daily janitorial and maintenance and City/County code requirements.
• Reports all accidental injuries occurring at recreation center in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Meets with and acts as a liaison with community organizations regarding approved programs and/or events; works with community schools, interest groups and sponsors to develop programs that result in stronger community development and networks.
• Incorporates community issues, concerns, needs, physical and human resources while implementing the department's plan.
• Develops, recommends and implements approved facility operating budget; monitors program revenue and expenditures.
• Develops, implements and evaluates approved special events/programs including open houses, festivals, exhibits, concerts, field trips, etc.
• Conducts and/or participates in training programs, including CPR, AED, First Aid and ServSafe Food certifications/certificates.
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with established City, County, state and/or federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Maintains records and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc., relevant to the ongoing measurement and analysis of data necessary for the operation of programs, classes, special events, facilities and services.
• Requisitions needed equipment and reports property damage and/or maintenance problems in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid to victims in distress as needed. Works weekends, evenings and holidays, as might be required.
• Role model to all staff for excellence in customer service.
• Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes and controls the materials, equipment and personnel under jurisdiction toward the effective, efficient and economical attainment of program goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety of employees.
• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy including union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.
• Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required.

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Employment Type: CS Non-Competitive, Full Time