Recreation Manager-Minsky Gym- Parks & Recreation Dept. in Port St. Lucie, Florida at City of Port St. Lucie

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

Under the direction of the Recreation Administrator, the incumbent will be responsible for work in the development and conduct of diversified recreation programs and services conducted in parklands, recreation centers, playgrounds, and at other localities within the community. Oversee management of facilities and operations. Responsible supervisory recreation work in coordinating and overseeing facility operations, special events, athletics, recreation programs throughout the community, marketing of Parks and Recreational Services, sponsorships, public relations and supervisory activities. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Responsible for supporting and monitoring evaluation processes, including planning, training, evaluation and analysis, for programs, leagues and events.
• Develop a broad range of additional recreational programs and events to include youth, teens, adults, seniors, and special needs participants.
• Research and develop alternative programs and event sites,
• Direct and implement broad variety programs of recreation activities and services for the citizens of the community in accordance with their varied interests.
• Recommend the hiring of staff members, monitors and evaluates their work, subject to personnel policies of the department and with the approval of the Recreation Administrator
• Develop, compile and remain current with Standard Operating Procedures for department.
• Guide and coordinate department toward successful accreditation through CAPRA.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of documents such as purchase requisitions, grants, schedules, budget requests, communication requests forms, Leisure Time request forms, and other correspondence, etc., for approval by Recreation Administrator.
• Serves as an oversight of all athletic programs to ensure compliance with the departmental mission of quality municipal recreation for all participants.
• Promotes, markets department services, solicits business sponsors and develops sponsorship packages.
• Assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of recreation/administrative areas, facilities, and services in terms of their fulfilling the needs of the citizens and community. Studies local conditions and develops immediate and long-range plans to meet recreational needs of all age groups.
• Develop a youth outreach program to achieve and implement quality youth recreational programming for community.
• Assemble and maintain pertinent records and other information.
• Plan a staff development program on a continuing basis with the assistance of the Recreation Administrator.
• Serve as a liaison with Parks staff in coordinating recreation activities within the parks.
• Provide effective leadership and direction in the administration of recreation services, delegating authority to line personnel commensurate with their assigned responsibility and capability.
• Direct a program or plan of action commensurate with the budget regarding recreation services
• Serve as a consultant in the recreation expertise area to local organizations and groups within the community.
• Participate in the formulation of policy regarding facility use and other agency policies.
• Assist in the promotion of recreation services and development of marketing strategies for the Division.
• Manage facilities, including budget, rentals, programming and scheduling.
• Recommend all policies and procedures for the center for approval by Recreation Administrator or Department Director.
• Maintain equipment and facilities by performing manual labor, painting and semi-skilled work
• Set up chairs and tables for meetings and clear areas after meetings
• Determines appropriate responses to problems and emergencies.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or a related field required. Three (3) years of successful experience in professional recreation work, two (2) of which were in a supervisory capacity required.

A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.
• Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park & Recreation Executive (CPRE) preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required to be obtained within 270 days from date of hire.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) preferred.
• Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation.
• Knowledge of the purpose, use and benefit of sports, performing arts, special interest activities and all other activities within the scope of the Recreation Division.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance (floors, walls, gymnasium equipment, interior and exterior of the building).
• Knowledge of planning, organizing and supervising recreation leagues and programs
• Knowledge of the application of psychology and sociology to municipal recreation work.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of personnel practices, interviewing techniques and of general business management.
• Knowledge of the relationships of different parklands and recreation facilities’ uses and of the economic factors influencing their development.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule and monitor staff work capabilities and progress of various programs and services conducted at various parks and recreation facilities under the Department’s jurisdiction.
• Ability to train, assist and evaluate the work of staff members.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Documentation Requirements

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Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.