Recreation Program Manager in Shakopee, Minnesota at City of Shakopee

The Recreation Program Manager oversees the daily operations of community recreation programs and events, ensuring high-quality and accessible offerings. This role provides leadership to staff and volunteers while building partnerships with sponsors and community organizations.

• Oversee the day- to- day operations of the recreation programs and services to ensure high-quality community offerings.
• Provides leadership and direction to full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements a wide range of community programs and special events, often in partnership with sponsors or community organizations.
• Manages all aspects of events, including promotion, staffing, logistics, and budget oversight.
• Develops and maintains sponsorships and community partnerships that enhance recreation programs and services.
• Recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to strengthen program and event success.
• Provides information for brochures, pamphlets, press releases and publications that market programs, activities, and events within areas of responsibilities.
• Creates and implements program strategies that expand community use, strengthen operations, and elevate the overall participant experience.
• Assists the Parks and Recreation Director/Assistant Director of Recreation in developing, evaluating, and refining policies, procedures, and operational standards as it relates to area of responsibility.
• Assists the Director of Parks and Recreation/Assistant Director of Recreation in development and management of the fee structure as it relates to area of responsibility.
• Assists in development of the annual budget for programs and events, monitors expenditures and revenues within assigned budgets to ensure compliance with budget parameters and city policies and procedures.
• Partners with the City Communications team to create and manage marketing and digital content.
• May present at council meetings as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in recreation, leisure services, public administration, business administration or related field.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in recreation, fitness, or aquatics programming.
• American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• NRPA - Certified Parks and Recreation Professional

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work environment includes both an office setting and work in various outdoor settings.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, depending on location.
• Some exposure to outdoor weather conditions during the summer season, including heat, wind, rain, and sun.
• Flexible schedule required, including evenings and weekends, to attend meetings. events, and ensure smooth operations.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and move about the workspace.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

• Desktop Computer
• Desktop Phone
• Copy/Scanner/Fax Machine
• Laminator
• Postage machine
• Cell phone
• Department Vehicle