Recreation Program Manager - Sports

Job Description:

Recreation Program Manager - Sports

Description

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Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Do you have broad experience with team sports and their management? Do you have a passion for sports and want to contribute to the experience of Olathe citizens in sport? The City of Olathe offers a diverse sports program providing team activity opportunities for ages ranging from 2 ½ to over 70! We are looking for a qualified individual to manage staff, officials, and contracts as well as oversee sports leagues, events and more. If you would like to merge your management skills with your knowledge and love of sports, this may be the perfect position for you!

The City of Olathe offers competitive compensation and benefits, including tuition reimbursement, eight weeks of paid parental leave, and an onsite health clinic providing free onsite physical and behavioral healthcare for employees enrolled in the City’s medical coverage. You can check out the full benefits package online .

A relevant degree in sports is preferred but not required.

Starting Yearly Salary: $49,400 - $55,097 based on experience

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Recreation Program Manager I is responsible for managing and supervising assigned recreation program areas and events for the Parks & Recreation Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, schedules, and supervises assigned recreation program areas, events and facilities including athletics, fitness, aquatics, cultural arts programs, camps, adaptive recreation programs, and instructional classes.
  
• Fosters community involvement in support of assigned program areas including public and private partnerships, local and national agencies, school districts, not-for-profit boards and special interest groups, and other municipal agencies.
  
• Recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates recreation staff for the assigned recreation program areas (regular, seasonal, part-time and/or volunteer).
  
• Ensures the safety and wellbeing of program participants by performing extensive screening of personnel; manages and coordinates recreation staff training in appropriate safety practices and health risk issues for the assigned program areas.
  

Qualifications

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation programming is required. Administrative and supervisory experience is preferred.

Education: A b achelor's degree with major course work in Recreation Administration, Leisure Services, or a related field is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license with favorable driving record is required. Specific certifications and licenses relevant to program area responsibilities may be required.