Recreation Manager
 City of Ames | |
$66,109 - $80,788
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Long Term Disability. Retirement and Deferred Compensation. Vacation and Sick time. Wellness Programs.
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 United States, Iowa, Ames | |
| 515 Clark Ave (Show on map) | |
 Mar 21, 2025 | |
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The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline. Under the direction of the Recreation Superintendent; develops, delivers, and implements a variety of recreation programs for people of all ages and abilities; provides on-site supervision during recreation program operation; assists with the daily operation of various Park and Recreation Department facilities as assigned. Examples of Essential Job Functions:
Assists Recreation Superintendent in delivery of recreation programs, services, and facilities. Implements and/or coordinates recreation programs; evaluates recreation programs through participant and employee evaluations. Hires, trains, schedules, and provides work direction to temporary staff and volunteers; serves as primary communicator between temporary staff in the field, program participants, facility users and the Recreation Superintendent; responsible for being on-site during programs and making on-site decisions as necessary; acts in the absence of temporary Recreation staff; greets public; handles concerns; answers questions; anticipates services needed and makes needed arrangements for services; communicates rules of conduct. Follows and recommends policies, procedures, standards for programs, safety, and fiscal control. Assists with cash and inventory control; purchases supplies and inventory; monitors expenditures within assigned budget; recommends budget items; performs housekeeping, routine maintenance and program support; participates in cross-functional groups; prepares and disseminates promotional materials; maintains necessary records and submits required reports; responds to calls of an emergency nature after hours; direct the work of the Recreation Coordinator as needed.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or related field and one year of experience in a recreation environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid State of Iowa driver's license required. Ability to obtain CPR/AED certifications within one month of employment. Ability to obtain ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certificate and Certified ice Technician (NARCE) depending on job duties. To see the full posting and requirements for this position, and to apply, please visit our careers page at www.cityofames.org/jobs.
The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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