Recreation Program Assistant Manager

Create memories to last a lifetime by joining the City of Bozeman as a Recreation Program Assistant Manager! You’ll help lead our Recreation Team to create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment. From planning to implementing recreation programs, arts and crafts, camps, sports, special events, maintaining recreational facilities, and overseeing the recreation staff, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our recreation programs running smoothly.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment, excels at customer service, and takes pride in fostering positive experiences.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more!

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Work Week: Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Schedule subject to change to meet the needs of the Division.

• Assists the Recreation Program Manager in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising quality Recreation programs and events for diverse groups of all ages, including program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Supports the Recreation Program Manager in the daily operations for assigned division, including setting priorities and monitoring all completed work and work in progress to ensure all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performs the hiring, training, and supervising of assigned personnel including scheduling staff according to Division needs, conducting employee evaluations, and taking or recommending disciplinary actions in accordance with established City policies and procedures.
• Provides or arranges for staff training within functional area of assignment.
• Performs implementation of work programs designed to meet the annual and long-term objectives of the Department.
• Coordinates and/or assists in the coordination of public relations activities such as interviews and Recreation program and event marketing via various communications channels in conjunction with the Communications Team.
• Reviews facility checks and determines fees for cleaning services or refund of deposit.
• Assists the assigned Supervisor in monitoring expenditures, maintaining related reports and records, compiling budget data, and reviewing purchase orders and expenditures for approval.
• Makes recommendations for the annual operating budget for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Confers with the assigned Supervisor to establish and implement goals and policies, including identifying resources needed, securing necessary facilities, making recommendations, and implementing new goals or policies.
• Serves as liaison for parents, participants, vendors, residents, and businesses and maintains an open line of communication.
• Utilizes City vehicles to transport equipment and supplies to City parks and facilities for camps and events as needed.
• Manages inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Administers first aid, CPR, and use of AED as needed.
• Assists with negotiation of contracts and agreements with service providers, user groups, and other professionals.
• Provides administrative assistance to the Recreation Manager as required.
• Communicates with all related personnel in efforts to encourage, motivate, promote leadership, and encourages teamwork in accomplishing set forth objectives.
• Promotes accomplishment of the Recreation Division’s vision, mission and goals.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Acts as a liaison between the Recreation Division and other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, media, and the general public.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.
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