Recreation Manager

Dinwiddie County is seeking an Athletic Program Manager to oversee countywide athletic programming and manage the operations of the sports complex, concessions, field rentals, and related facilities. This position works independently, under limited supervision, and reports major activities through periodic meetings. Duties and Responsibilities Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates assigned staff, including processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Serves as facility manager and supervises daily operation of the Dinwiddie Sports Complex, ensuring appropriate staffing for events scheduled for citizens and user groups. Works with community partners, athletic directors, regional parks and recreation departments, and other organizations to collaboratively develop athletic activities, league play, partnerships, and girls’ athletics. Collaboratively works with the Parks Services section of the General Services department to ensure that recreation facilities are prepared and functional for recreational play and for the public. Serves as on‑call point of contact for all events in the absence of staff. Registers participants and inputs all athletic programming using recreation software (including, but not limited to, ActiveNet). Completes and/or assists in completing various forms including field rental applications, reservations, attendance records and reports, and related forms. Assists customers in organizing and scheduling athletic events. Collects fees, prepares receipts, and ensures proper handling of funds; counts and prepares daily money reconciliation. Effectively markets programs and events for the department through the coordination and development of collateral materials and various forms of media. Ensures fiscal soundness of financial records and documents; collects fees, prepares receipts, and ensures proper handling of funds. Prepares and submits budget recommendations to the Assistant Director/Director. Recruits volunteers and coaches for athletic programming. Maintains attendance records and reports pertaining to recreation facilities and events. Oversees athletic practices, games, and tournaments by ensuring adequate staffing and performance are present, including working evenings, weekends, and holidays that events fall on. Ensures teams or participants registered with Dinwiddie Parks and Recreation traveling to other communities have the proper resources and that sites visited meet safety standards. Conducts site visits of recreation and non‑recreation facilities used by Dinwiddie Parks and Recreation to ensure equipment and staffing meet safety standards and correct any issues found. Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, leisure sports, or related field. Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. Special Certifications and Licenses First aid and CPR certifications within six months of employment. Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Physical Demands Medium Work – involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time, with frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Work Environment (Unavoidable Hazards) None. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Dinwiddie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dinwiddie County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Dinwiddie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr