South Bellevue Community Center Program Manager

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The Parks & Community Services Department is seeking an experienced and dynamic manager with a proven track record of motivating staff and providing innovative approaches to meet desired goals and outcomes. The chosen candidate will support a collaborative One City organizational approach and effort to achieve high performance.

South Bellevue Community Center Program Manager is part of the Parks & Community Services recreation team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our staff bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of personal integrity, professionalism, honesty, accountability, and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do.

This position will work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo and will provide support by serving on a variety of committees and project teams to represent the best interests of the department and City.

The position will manage the daily operations of the South Bellevue Community Center; specifically support a small and talented team that provides and manages direct and contracted programs and services to meet the diverse needs and interests of the community. The position requires knowledge of all the systems and operations that support the programs and facilities and is expected to perform tasks at all levels to ensure continuity of service.

The work schedule varies based on the center’s programming needs. This position’s core work schedule is typically Monday - Friday, but will also include early mornings, evenings and weekends, as needed. This position shares the responsibility of opening and closing shifts with other full-time employees (FTE) and being available on call.

South Bellevue Community Center has a strong operational partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue and is the primary program provider for preschool children, adults, older adults, adaptive and specialized recreation, family special events, fitness and wellness, human services and rentals. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue provide programs and services primarily for youth and teens (K-19), and include after-school, late night, out-of-school activities, and sports leagues.

The South Bellevue Community Center features two full gymnasiums, a fitness center, group exercise studio, two classrooms, community room, indoor climbing wall, and includes a challenge course renovated in 2025 and seven zip lines in Eastgate Park. Programs and activities are focused on active lifestyles, health and wellness, which are balanced with a wide variety of general recreation programs and events.

The facility creates energy and a sense of community through effective use of the program space.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision:
In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission:
We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.

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