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The City of Grand Junction is accepting applications for a Community Recreation Center (CRC) Manager with the Parks and Recreation Department. This position will directly oversee the operations of the currently under-construction Community Recreation Center facility located at Matchett Park. The 107,000-square-foot facility will open in the middle of 2026. The CRC Manager will manage and coordinate all facility operations including customer service, maintenance, pool operations, landscaping, janitorial services, programing, registration, and membership; allocate resources effectively to meet facility objectives and address priority needs. 

 

This recruitment is happening at a very exciting time, as the City of Grand Junction completed our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan in January of 2021. This led to an election on April 6, 2021, where dedicated funding was secured on taxation from sales of cannabis. The PROS Plan is the blueprint for the future of the parks and recreation system, and a dedicated source of funding for implementation is now in place. The number one item on the PROS Plan is a community recreation center (CRC). Through the summer and fall of 2022, a CRC feasibility study planning process was led by the council-appointed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). This robust community input process was conducted to develop recommendations about the new CRC to include the location, funding sources, and the size of the facility as well as the amenities. On April 4, 2023, the citizens of Grand Junction voted to approve the ballot question to build a new Community Recreation Center (CRC). Over the next few years, design and construction work will commence with an anticipated opening date of mid-2026. The selected candidate will be a member of a team that is excited to continue to maximize the quality and quantity of services for the citizens and visitors of Grand Junction, to build the community and improve the quality of life on the Western Slope.

 

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

 

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

 

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff
• Participate in the selection process for new team members.
• Manage facility operations including customer service, maintenance, pool operations, landscaping, janitorial services, programming, registration and membership.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet facility objectives and address priority needs.  
• Prepare, monitor and track the facility’s operation budget; approve expenses and maintain revenue goals; provide management reports on facility usage and trends.