Recreation and Fitness Manager

Recreation and Fitness Manager City of Carter Lake Iowa Carter Lake, IA Job Details Full-time $18 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Exercise Science Computer operation Customer communication Community engagement Volunteer management Outdoor work Customer service Word processing Program development Facilities management First aid Mid-level Recreation center Administrative experience Hiring Social media platforms Driver's License Education Budget planning Financial record maintenance Physical Education Staff training Organizational skills After-school program experience 1 year Health club & gym management Leadership Communication skills Staffing management Staff development Performance evaluation Full Job Description

CITY OF CARTER LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION

: Community Center Recreation & Fitness Manager

DEPARTMENT

: Recreation & Fitness

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

: Community Center Director

NATURE OF WORK

: The Carter Lake Community Center is owned and operated by the City of Carter Lake. This facility features a full-size gymnasium, walking track, fitness room, multi-purpose room(s), warming kitchen, commons area, and customer service reception desk. External features include 4 baseball fields and concessions. The purpose of the Community Center Recreation & Fitness Manager is to manage recreational activities and fitness for the facility, plans and coordinates the development and use of fitness programs in facilities with other departments, schools, and civic organizations. as well as oversight of added department staff.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

: Preferred college degree in recreation, physical education, exercise science, or a related field courses as it relates to recreation fields. Two years' management in recreational activities and/or fitness, or closely related field. One to two years' experience working in a community recreation facility desired. Experience managing recreational or fitness activities for adults and youth.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

: General knowledge of management, program development, promotion, and budgeting. General knowledge and experience in planning, prioritizing, and organizing a changing workload. Ability to multi-task and provide exceptional customer service to the public with professional and effective communication skills. Previous experience in both development and leading recreational and fitness activities/programs for a for a membership-based facility preferred. Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with co-workers, the public, members & guests and other departments and agencies. The ability to effectively manage facility programming software, use of a personal computer, including word processing, copy and electronic viewing devices, phone, social media, and various other technology. CPR/First Aid, follow all safety protocol, and mandatory reporter requirements. (CPR/First Aid Certifications must be completed within the first 90-days of employment) Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Must be available to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

: Aid in the management and of facility software, supplying reports monitoring activities and programs of the facility to maintain accurate financial and statistical records. Direct oversight of recreation activities, after school programs, and fitness staff in all duties, including coordination of activities and program planning and organization, provide input for staff yearly evaluations and assist as required for all events within the facility and on city owned recreational facilities as needed. Oversee administration of fitness related registrations for classes, activities and programs, and gain approval prior to any finalized of implementation. Work in coordination with the director on volunteers, hiring, training, discipline, and evaluation of personnel. Provides administrative support by answering questions, maintaining correspondence with other departments, interfaces with community groups and actively promote the facility throughout the community as needed. Ensures the department is well staffed and properly maintained and all public spaces are kept safe, organized, and contribute to the welcoming atmosphere for the community. Meets regularly with the Community Center Director to revise and review facility activities and programs, marketing materials, policies, procedures, comments and suggestions of members and guests including suggestions for recommendations. Assists as needed and gain approval as directed for developing new recreation programs and fitness classes and ensure programs are within outlined policies and facility availability. Assist in monitoring facility safety for assigned staff and members of the community using the facilities and all recreational areas. Attend as directed by the director all relevant community engagement meetings throughout the city and attend all relevant training needed of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

: Position requires excessive walking, running as well as some moderate lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is performed primarily in a city community center or related facility. Some activities may be performed outdoors, where incumbents are exposed to varying temperatures, but seldom in inclement weather. Conditions may necessitate working in or around ice and snow.

DIRECT REPORTS

: Fitness Instructors

SALARY RANGE

: Full Time $18-$25 (depending on experience and certifications) This description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Community Center Recreation & Fitness Manager may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance. Flexibility in scheduling will also be required.