Recreation Manager

General Description

The purpose of this job is to manage the operation and supervision of countywide athletic programming and to manage the operation of the sports complex, concessions operations, field rentals, and related facilities.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Serves as the facility manager and supervises the daily operation of the Dinwiddie Sports Complex by ensuring appropriate staffing for schedule of events for usage by citizens and user groups.
• Works with community partners, athletic directors, regional parks and recreation departments and other organizations to collaboratively develop athletic activities, league play, partnerships and girls’ athletics.
• Collaboratively works with the Parks Services section of the General Services department to ensure that the recreation facilities are prepared and functional for recreational play and for the public.
• Serves as on call point of contact for all events in the absence of staff.
• Registers participants and inputs all athletic programming using recreation software (includes but not limited to ActiveNet software).
• Completes and/or assists in completing various forms to include field rental applications, reservations, attendance records and reports and related forms.
• Assists customers in organizing and scheduling athletic events.
• Collects fees, prepares receipts, and ensures proper handling of funds; counts and prepares daily money reconciliation.
• Effectively markets programs and events for the department through the coordination and development of collateral materials and various forms of media.
• Ensures fiscal soundness of financial records and documents; collects fees, prepares receipts, and ensures proper handling of funds.
• Prepares/submits budget recommendations to the Assistant Director/Director.
• Recruits volunteers and coaches for athletic programming.
• Maintains attendance records and reports pertaining to recreation facilities and events.
• Oversees athletic practices, games, and tournaments by ensuring adequate staffing and performance are present including the manager themselves. This includes working evenings, weekends, and any holidays that events would fall on.
• Ensures teams or participants registered with Dinwiddie Parks and Recreation who travel to other communities, have the proper resources to travel with and ensure that sites being travel to are in line with the safety standards for play (this includes site visits).
• Conducts site visits of recreation and non-recreation facilities being used by Dinwiddie Parks and Recreation to ensure adequate equipment and staffing are present, the equipment and facilities meet safety standards, and correcting any issues that are found during the site visits.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, leisure sports or related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Possession of first aid and CPR certifications within six months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands

Medium Work – Involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying objects weighting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment (Unavoidable Hazards)

None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Dinwiddie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dinwiddie County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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