General Description of Work: Manages Sports and Facility operations including both indoor and outdoor sports/facilities, front desk, concessions, rentals, membership and personnel including part-time instructors, volunteers, and contracted staff of approximately twenty (20) employees and contractors.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from Parks & Recreation Director.

Schedule: Recreation Center hours of operation, or as directed by supervisor; evenings and weekends.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions:

1. Supervision
   1. Conducts interviewing and makes hiring recommendations for staff, contractors, and volunteers
   2. Recruits, trains, directs, schedules, evaluates, coaches, counsels and disciplines staff and volunteers on duties and operations
   3. Manages full-time, part-time, seasonal, and volunteer staff involved in various sports, clinics, front desk, concessions, and facility operations
   4. Manages all instructional, enrichment, sports, and sports clinics within the city

1. Monitors sports and programming areas to ensure proper procedures are followed by staff, volunteers, and guests
2. Establishes and maintains training, insurance, and certification records of staff and contractors
3. Responsible for demonstrating /teaching volunteers and staff how to use needed equipment.
4. Responds to community feedback

Programming

1. 1. Creates, develops and implements new and existing recreational sports and clinics/camps to meet community needs and inclusion for all
   2. Develops and administers program evaluation procedures; collects and presents evaluations as needed or directed, establishes pricing and increases based on cost recovery, and retirement of programs based on attendance

1. Creates and implements membership promotions and researches current marketing trends, while establishing rates for rentals and memberships.

1. 1. 1. Schedules programming space and/or works with staff to make appropriate bookings; Coordinates with other departments as needed to ensure space is maintained and maintenance is completed
      2. Provides communication with participants, staff, and director regarding cancelations or program adjustments
      3. Reviews trends, makes proposals, and initiates contracts with instructors or organizations for sports and clinics to serve the community
      4. Attends activities as needed or directed to include regular visits, start and finish of an activity, and to handle any logistical items if present
      5. Participates in collaborative programming and special events as needed including being in attendance

Administration

1. 1. Works in cooperation with Parks and Recreation Director to develop and recommend staffing, building, and programming policies and fee structures while working towards cost recovery objectives
   2. Manages and monitors program and staffing budget, makes requests for purchases, and develops equipment replacement plans with the Parks and Recreation Director
   3. Works in cooperation with the Marketing Coordinator to:
      1. Develop promotional materials including brochures, flyers and press releases
      2. Coordinates efforts with media to promote programs

• Secures sponsorship

1. Creates, maintains and monitors computerized records of activities and maintenance
   1. Monitors recreation software to ensure adequate levels of registrations for classes; determines when to cancel programs
   2. Completes daily deposits as needed and trains staff to handle deposits

• Handles facility rentals and billing for indoor and outdoor usage while also training staff to conduct same

1. Performs routine administrative procedures including processing payroll, purchasing, and budgeting procedures

Miscellaneous

1. Performs sports and facility operations/front desk duties as needed to ensure adequate coverage for weekends, holidays and staff shortages; performs rescues as needed
2. Attends training, staff, and committee meetings as necessary or directed
3. Leads area staff in-service trainings
4. Regular work attendance is required
5. Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures and knowledge of community recreation and programming needs and services
• Knowledge of City of Macedonia policies and procedures including budgeting, purchasing and payroll procedures
• Knowledge of basic supervisory practices and ability to coach staff and volunteers through dynamic situations
• Knowledge of emergency actions plans
• Knowledge of sports regulations field maintenance, and preparations needs
• Ability to utilize database, spreadsheet and word processing software
• Ability to manage, organize, direct and train coaching and programming staff and volunteers
• Ability to develop and implement program objectives
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, the public and representatives of various other agencies
• Ability to respond effectively to guest feedback
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and life-threatening situations
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and co-workers; ability to communicate in a clear, loud, and friendly manner
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and cancel classes as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, lift/carry/move equipment and items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with numerous and frequent deadlines, distractions and interruptions
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, facsimile machines, copiers and printers
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend to perform typical office work

Work Environment: The job is performed both in a typical office environment with adequate heating, lighting and ventilation, and in various sports facilities or fields, and involves occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a related full-time position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary skills and abilities to perform the job. First Aid and CPR/AED certification required or must obtain within 3 months from start date.

Preferred Certifications: Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).

About City of Macedonia Parks and Recreation

The City of Macedonia is located in northeastern Ohio 18 approximately 18 miles north of Akron and 18 miles south of Cleveland. It is a beautiful community around 12,500 residents and also serves local cities. Macedonia hosts a growing parks and recreation community and has great support from it's residents, guests, and city leadership.

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