Director Of Recreation And Wellness

Position Summary:

Lakeside is a historic community on the shores of Lake Erie offering anabundance of spiritual opportunities, educational lectures, cultural artsperformances, and recreational activities for families and groups of all sizes.We are dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit through our FourPillars (Religious Life, Education, Arts, and Recreation & Wellness).As one of the Four Pillar Directors, you willbe responsible for the administration and operation of the Recreation &Wellness Department. This Position focuses on the program development for recreation,health and Wellness, facility management, budget management, staff management,and seasonal operations for Recreation & Wellness programming initiativesand supporting community groups, SOS, LWBS, and Tennis and PickleballAssociation.

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

       Developand implement indoor/ outdoor wellness and recreation programming that supportsspiritual and physical wellbeing. This includes preparing instructor contracts,managing and scheduling events, lectures, classes, obtaining necessaryequipment, room assignments, and developing year-round curriculum andprogramming initiatives.

       Collaboratewith Programming Department's Four Pillars to plan and implement engagingprogramming following strategic and tactical plans for year-round experiences.

       Establish and maintain relationships with thehealth and Wellness communities and providers (i.e. Silver Sneakers, MagruderHospital, local wellness businesses, schools,etc.)

       Providedirection, management and supervision over the North Waterfront & ParksCampus and South Athletic & Wellness Campus. This includes working witharea Managers, Supervisors, and staff, scheduling classes, and maintaining operationsrequired to support programs and facilities.

       Workwith department Managers or Supervisors to implement daily safety inspection ofall recreation areas and work with Security and Maintenance on any emergencies.

       Coordinateand staff all Recreation daily operations, special events including, but notlimited to the 5K Raccoon Run, tournaments, sports clinics, sailing races andregattas, etc.

       Collaboratewith Marketing and Guest Services in creating content and communicatingRecreation and Wellness Program details and schedules in a timely manner.

       Develop,implement, and monitor registration processes for all recreation Programs and Eventsusing ACTIVE software, or other online/in-person registration platforms.

       Developeffective system and process for evaluating programs and facilities including programparticipation and feedback, outcomes, and guest information.

       Conducta thorough annual evaluation of Recreational and Wellness programming to assistwith future budget, program, staff, and facilities planning.

       Overseerecruiting and hiring of seasonal staff, and those positions requiringspecialized training, certificates and/or licenses. (i.e. sailing instruction,lifeguarding, court athletics, etc.)

       Implementstaff training/safety requirements and schedule annual in-services and trainingsessions for Recreation & Wellness supervisors and staff. Oversee mandatorycertifications and licenses required for supervisors and staff.

       Conductweekly supervisors' meetings with supervisors of each Recreation and Wellnessarea. (Predominantly during the summer months)

       Evaluatedepartmental staff and instructors. Develop and implement expectations andguidelines with department Managers, Supervisors, Lakeside staff, and Human Resources.

       Leadpre-season staff in opening facilities and coordinate or assign pre and postseason maintenance work orders and contracts for Recreation and Wellness facilitiesand grounds.

       Demonstrateability to work collaboratively with volunteer corps, Lakeside administrationand board members.

       Serveas liaison and collaborate with the Society of Salts (SOS), Lakeside WoodenBoat Society, Tennis & Pickleball Association, and Shuffleboard Club for program development and implementation, andprovide operational and staff support for all events.

       Manageall operational supply and equipment purchasing for Recreation & Wellness.

       Maintainbudget tracking for all departments and reconcile daily cash accounting for allincome producing cost centers. (mini-golf, sailing/waterfront rentals, Tennisand Pickleball, and all lessons, tournament fees, etc.)

       Contractand schedule specialized vendor services for contract maintenance, preventativeand emergency repair at Recreation facilities (i.e. treatment for swim area, Fitnessequipment, pool systems, etc.)

       Securestate and county licenses and permits for pool and waterfront area, and otherrequired areas of operation in Recreation and Wellness facilities.

       Manageworks orders, logistics, and planning for upgrades, maintenance, andoperational needs of Recreational and Wellnessfacilities.

       Availableto work outside the normal schedule, including early morning, evening, and weekend engagements.

       Ensurescustomer relations and satisfaction are of highest priority with all staff.

       Adhoc duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Toperform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representativeof the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Ability to handle multiplepriorities, excellent attention to detail and a 'self- starter' with theability to work independently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

       FirstAid Certified

       CPR/AED Certified

       Lifeguard Certified

       PoolOperator Certification, preferred-not required

SupervisoryResponsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities inaccordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include the supervision of seasonal staff and volunteers.Direct communication required with the Vice President of Programming, ChiefOperations Officer, and key Lakeside staff.

Educationand/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a Health Science, RecreationManagement, or Wellness-related degree with an emphasis in Health and Wellness,or 5 years related experience or training. Previous management experiencebeneficial.

LanguageSkills:

Abilityto read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports andcorrespondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers oremployees.

MathematicalSkills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such asdiscounts, interest, commissions, portions, percentages and to apply the basicmath concepts. Keep accurate records for payroll, class fees, rentals, supplypurchases and reimbursements.

ReasoningAbility:

Abilityto solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables insituations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret avariety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop,climb or balance; specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjustfocus. Ability to set up and tear down

eventswhen needed, which may include lifting 20-30 lbs. The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Work Environment:

Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet,cold, humid, hot, very hot, conditions and may be required to work outdoors.There is occasionally the requirement to move mechanical parts, handle properlytoxic or caustic chemicals; there can be a risk of electrical hazards and theemployee must use extreme caution and use appropriate safety procedures whennecessary. The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee may encounter while performing theessential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.