Recreation Program Manager-Recreation, Parks And Forestry Department

RECREATION PROGRAM MANAGER-RECREATION, PARKS, AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT

Are you passionate about community engagement and recreational activities? We are hiring a year-round Recreation Program Manager to support our community's growing involvement as we serve citizens and community participants of all ages and backgrounds in the city.

As the Recreation Program Manager, you'll be at the forefront of planning, promoting, staffing, and supervising a diverse range of recreational programs. From sports leagues to arts and crafts workshops and educational opportunities. This candidate will be responsible for the recruiting, selection, training, scheduling and supervision of staff for recreational programs sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department.

The Recreation Program Manager will keep current on the latest in program design and technique for recreational programs and liaison for community sport clubs as well as community planning as a representative of the city. They will also complete promotion of aquatics, recreation, and enrichment programming within the community through speaking engagements, social media, local newspapers, and other suitable means. Responsibilities will also include preparation of program attendance, revenue, maintenance and other pertinent records and assistance in preparing an annual budget and program goals for review by the Director. For full job duties see the attached job description.

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with degree in recreation, physical education, or related field with progressive supervisory experience in a recreational setting.

Benefits package includes but is not limited to: paid vacation, sick, medical, dental, vision, Wisconsin Retirement System, Income Continuation Insurance flex spending, deferred compensation and stable working hours.

This is a full-time salaried position with hours Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30 pm, occasional evening meetings as needed

Currently posted compensation begins at 27.78, DOQ

Application Deadline: Friday March 19, 4:00pm

Completed applications submitted online at https://www.watertownwi.gov/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment based on Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing