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Responsible for the professional, safe, and efficient management of The amenities, events, programs, and activities at the multi-generational center (The REC) and the indoor/outdoor aquatic facilities.
Essential Functions
1. Oversees all of The multi-generational center programs and activities and all operations involving aquatics programming and staff.
2. Makes final recommendations on hiring staff involved in events, programs and classes at the multi- generational center and aquatic programs; performs final approval of payroll timesheets for staff members.
3. Ensures staff’s adherence to City and department policies and procedures and the effective management and supervision of subordinates through hiring, training, evaluation and discipline and the establishment of safe and efficient working conditions.
4. Meets with staff and details assigned projects, allocated time and expected results.
5. Manages and maintains a qualified, friendly and professional staff using proper personnel procedures for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, coaching and scheduling.
6. Makes recommendations on all independent contractor agreements.
7. Responsible for the development and oversight of budgets for recreation programs, Active Adults, The REC, Club All-Access and aquatic divisions; monitors and informs the Recreation Manager of all divisional budget expenditures.
8. Provides various program and activity reports for the Recreation Manager; approves recommendations for addition of programs, classes and equipment for multi-generational center, and aquatics.
9. Oversees multi-generational center and aquatic facility building care and maintenance; approves requisition of supplies and equipment.
10. Stays current with changes and trends in the professional field of parks and recreation through attendance of conferences, seminars, workshops, and involvement in the industries.
11. Ensures the City is offering quality recreational program offerings and a safe environment for participants.
12. Continually provides exceptional customer service, both in person and over the phone.
13. Acts as liaison with Human Resources for Employee Wellness program.
14. Acts as a City liaison to the Grapevine Senior Center Advisory Board. Attends meetings as a City representative, when possible.
15. Approves promotion of programs through press releases, newsletters and presentations.
16. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
17. Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
18. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
Required Skills
- General knowledge of computer and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and Amilia software.
- Requires ability to interview, train, and evaluate staff and to be creative in motivating employees and giving positive direction.
- Excellent communication, writing, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to provide leadership and follow through on jobs to completion.
- Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to work effectively with limited supervision; follow oral and written communications; effectively communicate with the public in giving and receiving information and answering inquiries relative to area of responsibility.
- Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations as needed.
- Must have strong analytical skills.
- Must be comfortable working outside comfort zone with a willingness to learn.
- Must be a team player who is able to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
- Must have a professional appearance and ability to deal with others in a tactful, clear and concise
- Ability to provide excellent customer services including a desire to help customers regardless of Their circumstance.
- Must have the physical ability to perform essential functions and assigned tasks.
- Must have the ability to learn additional applications as they are applied to our working assignments.
- Ability to maintain cooperative-working relationships with employees and those contacted in the course of work.
- Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in recreation administration, leisure studies or related field plus a minimum of four years of progressively responsible supervisory and managerial experience in the community recreation field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of The job.
Additional education and training in complimentary fields such as safety, management, accounting, or personnel management is preferred.
Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check and credit check. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is rarely exposed to disagreeable environmental factors. There will be occasional exposure to:
- Bright/dim light
- Dusts and pollen
- Extreme heat and/or cold
- Wet or humid conditions
- Extreme noise levels
- Vibration
- Fumes and/or noxious odors
- Traffic
- Moving machinery
- Electrical shock
- Heights
- Other extreme hazards not listed above
Safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, hard hats, safety vests, steel-toe boots, back support belts, and seat belts are provided and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job entails moderate physical labor, which requires strength and agility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift, shovel, and carry 35 to 50 pounds and exert up to 100 pounds of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of The employer and the job requirements change.
Regular full-time employees are assigned to work at least 40 hours per week, and are eligible for the City's benefit package, subject to the conditions and limitations of each program.
The City of Grapevine offers a generous and comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life insurance. Please click HERE to view more information.
