Cheer Program Manager

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

PAY RATE: $15.40/Hour

SCHEDULE: Flexible, up to an average of 5 to 8 hours per week.

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

Performs a variety of general administrative and first-line supervisory duties as needed to coordinate the organization and operation of the cheer program.

As Program Manager, the expectations for this position are:

• Oversees all activities related to the Cheer Program, including but not limited: hiring, disciplinary action, staffing, training, evaluations, timekeeping, program budget, program reservations, class schedules, cheer equipment, participant enrollment, lesson plans, and coordinating cheer game locations.
• Some coaching may be necessary on as needed basis
• Monitors program activities to assure quality and serves as trouble shooter. This is intended to be a supervisory position although circumstances may at times require those with primarily organizational assignments to perform in additional capacities on an as needed basis.
• Recruits, hires and trains part-time personnel needed in conjunction with Cheer program; monitors performance and makes recommendations affecting personnel statuses such as retention, advancement, and discipline.
• Responsible for equipment and apparel/uniforms associated with program; works with vendors to negotiate equipment and apparel/uniforms pricing; keeps inventory and orders replacement and new equipment as needed; assures a safe and clean environment through periodic safety checks.
• Gives recommendations to supervisor for the program budget; makes revenue projections; monitors on-going expenditures to assure compliance with fiscal goals; advises in the establishment of program fees.

A successful candidate will meet these minimum requirements:

• Graduation from high school

AND

• Two (2) years experience performing above or related duties; Three (3) or more years preferred.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

A successful candidate will also have the followings skills and abilities:

• Working knowledge of methods, techniques, and philosophies of developing and operating a recreation.
• Knowledge of liability issues and injury.
• Organizational skills; personal computers and various software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, Some knowledge of budgeting processes and general accounting.
• Working knowledge of recreation programs, establishment of team rosters, and schedule classes, meets and other play.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, and the
• Ability to direct, motivate, develop and evaluate subordinates; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Preference may be given to current Lehi City employees.

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