Posted: 14-May-26
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Type: Full-time
Salary: $61,276.80 - $90,667.20
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Internal Number: 3367
Posting Type: Open Competitive
Work Type: Full-Time
Nature of Work: This is supervisory and administrative work directing the operation of a section, unit or recreation specialty of the City Recreation Program or Sports Complex. Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, and implementing recreational activities in an assigned area or specialty in order to provide leisure time activities for the general public. Work includes extensive public contact and immediate supervision of subordinate recreational employees and recreational service contractors.
Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Directs and participates in the planning, organization, implementation, and instruction of various recreational programs and activities for an assigned location or recreational specialty; directs the operation of community pools, ice facilities, tennis or recreation centers, and outdoor athletic fields; plans and schedules programs and classes.
- Collects all facility fees and maintains accurate financial records
- Maintains records and prepares reports for the operation of the assigned units, facilities, or programs
- Interviews, selects, trains, assigns, schedules, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff and volunteers engaged in providing recreational activities
- Plans, organizes, and schedules annual special events, tournaments, or activities for special interest groups and the general public
- Inspects assigned recreation facilities to ensure cleanliness, proper operation, and absence of health or safety hazards
- Promotes and publicizes programs and activities
- Administers contracts for recreational services such as craft instruction, martial arts classes, dance, music, and arts instruction, and other services, such as use of a gym, wrestling room, computer lab, and outdoor turf fields; solicits contracts for services, reviews contractors’ credentials, establishes service schedule and criteria, and reviews contractor performance.
- Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
The following essential functions are specific to the designated division: Levi Carter Park Activity and Sports Complex
- Oversees, schedules, trains, and supervises the operations of concessions and staff, which includes maintaining sufficient inventory and assisting in preparing the area to operate at a high level of efficiency for scheduled daily, weekend, and tournament events.
- Provides a high level of event oversight, technical proficiency, and operational and personnel support to ensure the smooth running of any assigned event.
- Oversees and manages the computer lab, assigning and training appropriate staff and assisting members of the public in the use of computers.
- Oversees and schedules contract instructors, community classes, and other appropriate uses of the space.
- Ensures the fitness room is cleaned on a regular basis, equipment is operational and in working order, the space and equipment are used appropriately, and the preventative maintenance plan is followed.
Pay Range: $61,276.80 with step increases to $90,667.20 Annually
Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.
Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by June 3, 2026 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.
Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by June 3, 2026.
Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.
Bachelor's degree AND One (1) year of responsible experience in conducting organized recreational activities. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications: Must be available to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at time of application.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
- Knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of public recreation
- Knowledge of group and individual recreation activities relevant to the assigned facilities and programs
- Knowledge of competitive sports and their rules and organization for sports relevant to the assigned facilities and programs
- Knowledge of equipment associated with the recreational activities relevant to the assigned facilities and programs
- Knowledge of hobbies and leisure activities
- Knowledge of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, seizure control, life-saving techniques, and medications
- Knowledge of safety rules and precautions related to recreation and leisure activities
- Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer, mobile, and electronic device technology and software
- Ability to communicate and teach recreational programs for all age groups
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and citizens in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to accurately maintain basic financial records and reports
- Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of recreation staff engaged in varied recreational activities
- Ability to inspect facilities or swimming pools for cleanliness and proper operation
- Ability to solicit, review, and administer contracts for recreational services
- Ability to promote and publicize recreational programs and activities
- Ability to understand written or oral instructions
- Ability to operate equipment assigned to the particular recreational activity
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, and members of the general public
- Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Ability to stand, walk and sit continuously and climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, push and pull occasionally.
- Ability to use up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and up to ten (10) pounds of force from frequently to move and transport objects.
