Quality & Recreation Manager - Office of & Budget Job Las Cruces area,New Mexico USA,Management

Position: Quality of Life & Recreation Manager - Office of Performance & Budget

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This position is open until filled.

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Job Description Purpose Summary

Under general direction, manage recreation centers and county-wide special events when recreation centers and parks are utilized. Manages quality of life initiatives through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation.

Essential Duties

Plan, supervise and implement programs, services and activities for recreation facilities County-wide

Coordinate with director to develop objectives for long and short-range use of recreation facilities.
Establish scope, schedule, and expectations of plans and objectives.
Manage projects with staff in other departments.
Conduct presentations and attend meetings with constituents; elected officials; and representatives of various civic, private and governmental organizations.
Ensure recreation centers meet the County strategic plan objectives.

Plan, organize and coordinate day-to-day projects and activities through other staff

Develop department goals and objectives.
Create, implement, and administer policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Assist director in the development of the division work plan.
Analyze data, surveys, and feedback to make recommendations to director for improvements, automation, or streamlining of work activities.

Oversee budget for recreation centers

Monitor revenue and expenses.
Ensure timely payment of invoices.
Develop SOPs for collection of fees.
Research and obtain funding sources through grants, and revenue producing programs and activities.

Quality of life

Develop programs to enhance the well-being and cultural dynamic of the County.
Maintain quality of life calendar of events.
Collaborate with other departments and agencies on quality-of-life initiatives.

Supervision

Determine staffing needs for recreation centers.
Make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Manage recruitment.
Conduct performance evaluations.
Foster a positive work environment by promoting morale, motivation, and professional growth.

Communication and Outreach

Ensure effective communication with constituents.
Provide excellent customer service.
Work with other departments to create and distribute information about the recreation centers and quality of life initiatives.

Additional Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A. Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and/or Recreation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

B. Experience

Six (6) years' experience in parks and recreation administration, quality of life programs or related field that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform essential duties, to include three (3) years' experience supervising staff. Public sector experience preferred.

C. Education/Experience substitution

In accordance with County policy.

D. Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver's license. Must maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.)

Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check. Must pass pre-employment credit check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required By the Position

Knowledge of :

Principles and practices of parks and recreation management; operations, services, programs and activities of a park and recreation operation; principles and practices of program development and administration; principles and practices of administrative management; business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic arithmetic; research and analysis techniques; effective supervisory principles, practices, and techniques; principles and practices for planning and management of special events;

venue management principle and techniques;
Federal, State and local applicable laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, rules, permits, and licenses; and…


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