The Position

The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a high-energy, professional, highly responsible, and accountable person to oversee the operations of the future Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatics Center, LORAC, to open in fall of 2024. The site will be the future headquarters for the Department and will be home to a variety of activities including aquatics, fitness, enrichment, events, sports and golf. The position will direct facility maintenance services and will manage aquatics and fitness programming and administrative support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the work of the LORAC maintenance, aquatics, fitness, and administrative support service divisions within the Parks & Recreation Department.
• Assists the Deputy Directors in maintaining policies and procedures pertaining to The Commission of Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) accreditation procedures and develops and maintains policies and procedures for facility operations, and guides the development of LORAC activities and service programs to ensure consistency and coordination with other City departments and City goals.
• Responsible for the selection, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff; ensures appropriate training and development of LORAC maintenance, aquatics, fitness and front desk, and administrative support employees.
• Responsible for the daily operations of the LORAC and Oswego Hall facilities, and ensures the safety of patrons and the general public; follows general guidelines, professional and administrative standards, local, state, and federal laws.
• Responsible for participation as a liaison for the Department with the Lake Oswego School District and will inform the Director and Assistant Director on operational and planning matters pertaining to the partnership with the District.
• Assists the Deputy Director and Director in preparation of long-range planning and capital improvements for the LORAC and Oswego Hall. Develops and oversees the implementation of long-range goals and strategies addressing the need for recreation services and facilities.
• Develops long-range vision and operational goals in conjunction with the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Advisory Board (Parks Board), and the City Council; and researches and evaluates new information, trends, and developments in other agencies; prepares reports and makes presentations on policy alternatives and the impact on programs and facility operations.
• Develops cost effective fiscal management for programs and facilities; develops and monitors the budget, and assists with department budget planning.
• Develops and applies appropriate tools for marketing and promotion, monitoring, analyzing and evaluating aquatics and fitness activities, including customer satisfaction surveys; prepares relevant statistical reports; implements needed improvements or recommends changes in services, facility, and operations.
• Reviews diverse divisional programs and operations for improved efficiency, and sets and adjusts priorities and policies.
• Prepares requests for proposals; develops and monitors contracts for services.
• Develops collaborative and supporting relationships with other Lake Oswego City departments, representatives of the business and civic community, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Seeks alternate funding sources; develops and implements funding strategies, obtains sponsorships, writes grants; administers and revises contracts and agreements for services.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and Experience Requirements

Qualifications:

• Principles and practices of policy, planning, implementation, evaluation, and management of recreation facilities, programs and services.
• Management theory and techniques, principles, practices and methods of park and recreation administration including business plan development and project management.
• Current state and federal laws applicable to aquatic and recreation facility safety and operations.
• Knowledge of CAPRA accreditation processes and procedures.
• Community recreation and aquatics resources, LO School District processes and procedures as pertains to the LORAC operations and other community organizations.
• Techniques in facilitating and managing meetings.
• Marketing research and promotional techniques.
• Customer service measurement and improvement practices.
• Principles and practices of revenue development.
• Basic principles of contract development; special project management.
• Conflict resolution techniques.
• Personal computers and related registration and scheduling software applications.
• Report preparation and presentation

Supplemental Information

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by:

• member contributions paid on your behalf by the City; and
• employer contributions.

• When Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve falls on Monday through Friday. Employees who are scheduled to work during the ½ day holiday shall be credited with four (4) hours of Holiday Pay.