Job Description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple?

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, this position must have a passion and vision for recreation programming, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to leadership while serving the community. Areas of responsibility include athletics, aquatics, events, facility management, and recreation programming. This position is part of a dedicated and talented team focused on public service while providing the recreational program needs and desires that make the City of Temple a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Directs, supervises, and manages all functions within the Recreation Division
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; communicates areas of improvement; implements discipline as needed
• Develops and implements internal standard operational guidelines; assures compliance with established policies
• Serves as the liaison for assigned division with other departments, and outside agencies; attends and participates in conferences, organizational and community meetings, committees, and boards as necessary
• Coordinates with the school district, volunteers, and special interest groups to plan, organize, and implement special events and programs
• Gathers and interprets statistical and fiscal data; prepares and submits a variety of daily, monthly, and annual reports
• Meets with recreational managers at their site; determines needs, discuss obstacles, and assist in solutions
• Follows trends; suggests and develops new programming ideas which attracts the interest of community and best utilizes the use of facilities
• Responds to and resolves complex citizen inquiries and complaints; interprets City policy for community groups, commissions, advisory boards, and citizens
• Evaluates fee-based programs and activities to generate sufficient revenue; provides recommendations to leadership
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance and staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
• Process purchase orders, reviews/approves bids; manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of asset and operational data; oversee inventory and property management
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range strategic goals for staff, programs, and facilities; plans, gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed
• Manages and evaluates the staff and functions of the division; plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; instructs and trains staff; monitors work; develops staff skills and evaluates performance; analyzes workload trends and implements staffing and assignment adjustments
• Analyzes and manages the budget within the assigned divisions, manages fiscal activities related to programs, maintains related financial record; makes recommendations that impact the division budget
• Collaborates with the Communications & Marketing Department to respond to local media requests
• Ensures City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines are followed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration or a related field plus
• Four (4) years of experience in operating recreational facilities and/or administering athletic, aquatic, events, or recreation programming
• Three (3) years of managerial experience

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Recreation Administration
• Experience in special events, athletics, and aquatics

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
• Valid driver’s license
• Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP)
• Active membership in local, state-wide, or national athletic or parks and recreation associations within six (6) months of employment
• CPO or AFO certification within six (6) months of employment
• CPR/AED certification or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.