Are you interested in a rewarding career located in a vibrant riverfront community? West Sacramento is centrally located in Northern California and recognized as a leader in the region and a growing center of commerce and development. The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department consists of four separate functions: a Parks Division, Recreation Division, Early Learning Services and Tree Program. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team that is committed to the Department mission of “Parks Make Life Better”. The Recreation Manager at the Recreation Center reports to the Director of Parks and Recreation and oversees the West Sacramento Recreation Center comprised of 38,000 square feet of indoor recreation space including a 32-foot-tall free-standing rock-climbing wall, a 57,000 square foot outdoor Aquatics facility including a leisure pool, competitive pool and 2 waterslides, 8 tennis courts and multiple outdoor athletic programs. This leadership position plays a key role in the Parks and Recreation management team and is responsible for the delivery of a balanced, diverse, and inclusive recreation program that is responsive to the community needs. 

DEFINITION: The Recreation Manager plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates and evaluates multiple programs within the Recreation Division and supervises assigned staff and volunteers. The Recreation Manager is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: The Recreation Manager receives direction from the Director of Parks & Recreation. The Recreation Manager provides direct supervision to professional level staff, as well as technical and extra help staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management-level classification with overall responsibility for managing all program activities and facility oversight within assigned areas, including but not limited to recreation and sports programs, and facility and venue rentals.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assists in the development and implementation of Parks and Recreation department goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Leads the development, coordination and implementation of a diverse and inclusive recreation program that is responsive to community needs.
• Collaborate with staff, county, community and school district agencies to partner on programs, services and special events.
• Conducts regular program evaluation and resident satisfaction surveys.
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities, recommends and implements improvements and modifications, and prepares various reports on operations and activities.
• Responsible for all activities conducted are in accordance with rules, regulations and risk management principles ensuring participant safety Responsible for budget coordination including the preparation, planning and monitoring of the division budget.
• Oversees purchasing processes for supplies, equipment, and services needed for community programming or facility operations; reconciles expenditures as required; ensures all subordinate staff are working within established purchasing policies.
• Accurately tracks, maintains, and oversees the inventory of various equipment, supplies, and assets.
• Manages indoor and/or outdoor recreation facilities.
• Collaborates with various departments to ensure necessary facility maintenance, information technology support, construction projects and custodial services are completed in assigned areas. 
• Monitors, coordinates and administers agreements, contracts, memoranda and grants. 
• Selects, trains, instructs, motivates, supervises, and evaluates assigned regular and seasonal staff. 
• Develops relevant marketing and community outreach strategy utilizing various modes of information and content delivery.
• Gathers, researches and analyzes data for reports and presentations. 
• Researches and prepares grant applications. 
• Investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. 
• Makes presentations to the City Council, commissions, boards, and public groups. 
• Represents the division in a variety of meetings pertaining to assigned programs, activities, or projects. 
• Provides staff support as necessary to the Commissions coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Investigates, responds to, and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries related to the implementation of recreation programs or facility operations; provides high levels of customer service at all times. 
• Supports community engagement efforts on behalf of the department.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
• May serve as the Director of Parks and recreation in their absence.

Recreation Center Manager

• Plans, organizes, promotes, implements, and directs the following recreation and leisure programs but not limited to: fitness, wellness, rock climbing, sports, aquatics, youth camps, family programs, special events and facility rentals
• Direct others in a comprehensive passholder recruitment and retention program including passholder appreciation strategies, passholder conversion growth and overall positive passholder experience.
• Collaborates with Washington Unified School District on shared use facility agreements and joint maintenance /construction projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in recreation or closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in community services, recreation and/or parks, including two years of supervisory experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: A valid California driver's license is required.