Recreation Assistant Manager

Job Description

Position Summary

Under general direction of the City of St. George Assistant P&C Services Dir Rec Prog/Facilities, manages all aspects of Saint George City Aquatics.

• Responsible for hiring, training, and supervision of staff necessary to ensure safe operation of aquatic facilities and recreation programs.
• Manages operation of aquatic centers to ensure they are properly maintained and in proper and safe operating condition. Orders supplies as needed.
• Develops, organizes, and implements various recreation programs which utilize facilities.
• Conducts related research and recommends changes in policies, procedures, standards, programs, fees, etc. Designs and implements marketing programs to enhance attendance and revenues.
• Develops, organizes, and implements recreational programs designed to meet needs of adult and youth population in St. George, Santa Clara, Ivins, and surrounding areas which includes meeting with Recreation Directors, school boards, community representatives, civic groups, swim team officials and coaches, American Red Cross, Board of Health, Senior Games Representative, etc.
• Works closely with the local school district to facilitate their use of the facilities. Conducts or assists with swim competitions.
• Coordinates public relations programs and publicity campaigns to attract participation in aquatics and special events programs. Solicits community support and assistance for these programs.
• Administers annual operating budget for facilities and programs. Ensures all programs are operating within budget. Develops annual operations budget by providing Assistant P&C Services Dir Rec Prog/Facilities with projections and recommendations for future programming and staffing needs.
• Responsible for collection, handling, and recording of all revenues. Prepares weekly and quarterly reports showing revenues and attendance at facilities.
• Responds to complaints received by Parks & Community Services and follows through to resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium heavy weights. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of workplace, poor ventilation, or uneven temperatures. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions. Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

May require working more than 40 hours per week during peak season.

Education:

Graduation from accredited college or university with bachelor’s degree in recreational management, physical education, or closely related field.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years full-time paid management experience in maintenance and operation of a large swimming facility. Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
• Must possess current, or be able to obtained within 3 months of hire, and maintain the following certifications:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• Must possess current, or be able to obtained within 1 Year of hire, and maintain the following certifications:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification
  • American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certification
  • AFO certification

• Budgeting and recordkeeping.
• Recreational equipment and facilities.

• Computer literate and skilled in word processing and spreadsheets.

• Plan, organize, and implement recreational and special event programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, employees, the public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions.
• Supervise a staff which varies in size.

Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online ity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position is open until filled. Refer questions to Human Resources at . Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.