Parks & Recreation Manager

Position: Parks & Recreation Manager

Reports to: Culture, Parks & Recreation Director

Emergency Classification: Essential

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Grade: 110

Are you excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community through the Culture, Parks & Recreation services offered to the Town? The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a dynamic and experienced Parks & Recreation Manager to play a crucial role in rebuilding and fortifying our municipal Culture, Parks & Recreation Department The ideal candidate will have a passion for parks & recreation, outstanding management skills, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to building positive relationships between the town and its community.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is a community on a resilient journey. Working at the Town of Fort Myers Beach means contributing to a town's recovery, rebuilding its spirit, and creating a future that stands stronger than before. If the thought of using your experience, background, and skill set to join our dynamic team in this pivotal time excites you, please review the job description below and apply through the job ad.

The Town of FMB Offers a Competitive Benefits Package

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance plans for you and your family with low deductibles and low annual maximums The Town of FMB pays 100% of employee only coverage and 50% of dependent coverage. Employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and gym membership reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance: The Town of FMB offers 24 days of PTO Annually, 14 Paid Holidays annually, paid parental leave, and flexible scheduling options.

Retirement Planning: 401(a)/457(b) Pension Plan with an employer contribution in which you are immediately vested.

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Position Summary

The Parks & Recreation Manger is responsible for working with the assigned team in the professional planning, managerial, administrative, and supervisory work over the Town's recreation facilities. This position is also responsible for assisting with the planning and implementation of community programs, after-school activities, athletic programs, aquatic programs, senior programs, camps, and special events. The Parks & Recreation Manger will be responsible for ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, all applicable Town, State, and Federal guidelines and regulatory requirements regarding public recreation programs and facilities maintenance while ensuring the safety, health, and general welfare of the public and all participants. The Parks, & Recreation Manager must exercise independent judgment and initiative in accomplishing long and short-range goals and objectives, which meet the needs of the community and visitors.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work with departmental staff to implement community events, and recreation programming to ensure all phases of programs, activities, and operational functions are planned and accomplished according to all acceptable Town, state, and federal health and safety codes, standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work, including compliance with the Town's Comprehensive Plan, Bay Oaks Redevelopment Plan, Strategic Plan, Accreditation, and community needs.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and integrate all activities toward the achievement of established goals and objectives as stated in the Strategic Plan; develops and implements inspection policies and procedures.
• Track and monitor the budget for the department and assist staff in implementing cost-saving measures when needed.
• Assist supervisors as needed in the management and daily operation of the recreation center and community pool and ensure the safety and cleanliness of equipment.
• Develop cooperative partnerships with area schools, business leaders, and community organizations for the enhancement and support of all programming.
• Coordinate with designated events staff to assist with all community events.
• Develop, communicate, enforce, review, and service departmental policies and procedures including risk management, safety, standard operating procedures, communications, and teaching/supervisory policies and procedures.
• Perform a wide variety of administrative and supervisory duties such as conducting interviews, hiring, employee motivation, performance evaluations, and professional training.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate all departmental staff, volunteers, and seasonal employees.
• Conduct departmental staff meetings with supervisory staff, determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Develop, implement, and assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time including capital projects; ensure all functions and programs under charge are performed within established budgetary parameters.
• Prepare various documentation regarding department activities including monthly reports, facility, and program usage and progress reports.
• Review the condition of the facilities on a regular basis to ensure all facilities are safe and clean; works with contractors and staff on necessary maintenance.
• Research and evaluate existing programs, activities, and leagues to ensure the safety, general welfare, and enjoyment of the public; promote and develop recreation programs and facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and oversees a volunteer base and ensures that volunteers are well trained to be ambassadors for the Town and provide a positive and safe environment for patrons.
• Manage an effective and coordinated marketing approach and works directly with the Director and Public Information Officer to ensure relevant items are being posted promptly and in an engaging manner.
• Stay informed about trends, best practices, and emerging issues in parks and recreation management making recommendations to enhance operations as necessary.
• Recommend cost-effective strategies for revenue enhancement including membership and program fees, rentals, and fundraising events.
• Assist the Director of Culture, Parks, and Recreation with the Bay Oaks Recreation Campus Advisory Board meetings and prepare meeting agendas and meeting packets.
• Attend all assigned meetings and events.
• Perform emergency response tasks and assignments as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

Education, Certification, and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Recreation Management. Recreation & Leisure Management or a related field; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Recreation Administration and Management of staff.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

***Relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis for required education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and administrative policies and procedures of modern recreation and social programs; developing and directing recreation activities and programs.
• Knowledge of community recreation needs and resources and the ability to present and promote such programs to the public through various means of marketing and promotional activities.
• Knowledge of equipment and facilities required in a comprehensive recreation program, including pool operations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of maintenance and construction and use of public buildings and recreation facilities.
• Knowledge of current local, state, and federal health, safety, regulatory codes, and ordinances regulating open space and recreation areas and facilities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective administration, including directing, planning, evaluating, effective marketing, and organizing programs ranging from moderate to highly complex in nature.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the recreational program area assigned.
• Knowledge of promotional, marketing, and public relations techniques to ensure the success of recreational programming.
• Knowledge of and interest in recreation and related activities and community events.
• Knowledge of public information and public relations techniques.
• Knowledge and skills in municipal budgeting practices for both general and capital funds.
• Skills in interpersonal relationships, leadership, planning, management, and communications at an executive level.
• Skills in oral and written communications and in public presentations.
• Skill in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all volunteers, staff, community members, levels of local government, and community groups.
• Ability to supervise, understand and manage a wide range of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to handle conflicting requests for service in a diplomatic and civil manner.
• Ability to analyze fee structures and implement revenue-enhancing measures.
• Ability to promote, organize and stimulate good public relations with the community, boards and special interest groups, contractors, vendors, municipal groups, school districts, and the public.
• Ability to research, analyze and develop long-range planning techniques policies and procedures, and service delivery methods for recreation facilities and programs.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files; analyze, organize, and review work for efficient results and accuracy; ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines, the internet, and program and recreation software.
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Ability to accomplish work which requires physical stamina.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to effectively follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to plan, organize and promote recreational activities and programs.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of recreational program activities.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of volunteers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports.
• Ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community.

Physical Requirements:

• Significant standing, walking, moving, carrying, bending, and kneeling. Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and/or pulling, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and potentially dangerous environments.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires oral communications ability.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an EOE and a DFW.

Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon your successful completion of the following:

1. Pre-employment drug screening, pursuant to the Drug-Free /Alcohol-Free Employment Policy as outlined in the Town's Employee Handbook adopted by Council effective January 2022.
   

2. General background verification.