Recreation Program Manager - Fitness

Job Description:

Recreation Program Manager - Fitness

Description

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Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fitness and Wellbeing Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fitness training, nutrition, and holistic wellness practices. As a Fitness and Wellbeing Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and implementing customized fitness programs, providing expert guidance on nutrition, and supporting clients in achieving their health and wellness goals. If you are passionate about fitness and wellbeing and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others, we want to hear from you!

Salary Range: $49, 400.00 - $66,117.00 depending 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.