Center Programs Manager; Parks

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City Hall - Second Floortime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
January 27, 2026 (27 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR101096

SALARY $81,642.50 - $
** JOB DETAILS
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** Under general supervision, plans, promotes, organizes and administers the operations of the City recreation centers and manages and evaluates the selection of programs offered by the recreation center.
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

*** Plan, promote, organize and administer the operations of the City recreation centers, ensuring consistency in operations, a safe environment, and high level of service.
* Manage and evaluate the selection of programs offered by the recreation centers including identifying any deficiencies in the programs being offered.
* Develop and monitor an annual budget process including payroll, purchasing, and petty cash transactions for the centers.
* Conduct regular on-site inspections of facilities for safety and appearance and review
* Maintenance programs including maintenance of specialized equipment.
* Develop new and creative programs including off-site programs and plan for facility improvements to enhance revenue capabilities.
* Select, develop and supervise recreation centers and personnel involved in the operation of the centers and schedule training and educational workshops required in developing subordinate personnel.
* Plan, prepare and administer annual budgets for the recreation centers.
* Communicate with the department director, assistant director, employees, volunteers, other departments, program participants, parents, community organizations, vendors, the public, the media, and other individuals as needed.
* Work with publicity and marketing personnel in analyzing product, price, location of service and publicity efforts.
* Identify resource needs and means of funding through grant application and donation solicitation.
* Oversee contracts relevant to the oversight of center programs.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

* Knowledge of facility management and operations. Knowledge of recreation center programs.
* Knowledge of accounting, revenue tracking and budget-making principles and procedures.
* Knowledge of planning, organizing and evaluating recreation programs.
* Knowledge of various planning, recreation, and facility set-up software. Skill in effectively supervising subordinate personnel.
* Skill in communicating with individuals, groups and other departments both orally and in writing.
* Skill in planning, organizing, and monitoring employees' work assignments to accomplish objectives.
* Skill in preparing professional-level reports, memoranda, letters, etc.
* Skill in writing specifications for capital purchases.
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, business and professional groups.
* Ability to direct, control, and plan operations involving the activities of others or processes with
* which others are involved.
* Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving fractions and decimals.
* Ability to plan, organize, monitor and evaluate subordinates' work assignments to accomplish unit objectives.
* Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
* Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to seeing, sorting, calculating, typing and writing.
* Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
* Ability to work occasionally in an outdoor environment.

Qualifying

Education and Experience:

* A bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.
* Three years of progressively responsible experience relating to delivery of recreational services including one year of supervisory experience and revenue fund management.
* Possession a valid Texas Operator's License, Class

C.Preferred

Education and Experience:

* CPRP preferred
** PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:
*** Criminal background check
* Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)
* Drug and Alcohol Screening
* Physical & Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
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