Recreation Program Manager - Sports

If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. 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. Experience with sports officiating and/or managing officials is preferred. Starting Yearly Salary: $49,400 - $60,545 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 bachelor'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. The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do. Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible. If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.