Recreation Superintendent
City of Aurora
Country: United States of America
Location: Central Recreation Center
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: October 16, 2024
JOB LOCATION
18150 E Vassar Pl Aurora, Colorado 80013-4823City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Hiring Range for this position is: $78,112.73 - $97,640.91/Annually
The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday October 30th, 2024. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Under the Direction of the Recreation Manager, the Facility Superintendent manages multiple recreation facilities and programs. The position is responsible for all instructional fitness activities while ensuring high quality customer safety and service. The Superintendent is responsible for all aspects of assigned program area. The Superintendent is engaged through challenging assignments, opportunities to grow programs according to the needs and desires of the citizens of Aurora.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides vision, management and leadership for the City of Aurora
Responsible for all oversight and management of the Beck, Central, Moorhead, Southeast, Expo, and Meadowood Centers
Responsible for all oversight and management of the recreation fitness programming.
Member of the division management team that develops and implements long range plans, strategies, policies and procedures for the recreation division
Directs and gives guidance with program planning and activities development as well as researching trends in the industry
Manages and supervises program and/or facility activities through subordinate staff
Sets work priorities and oversees supervisors and program staff, setting policies and procedures that require staff to provide exceptional programs and excellent customer service
Leads by example to ensure excellent customer service for visitors to city of Aurora, facilities and program participants by establishing high customer service standards for staff and ensuring a high level of accountability to meet those expectations
Is responsible to prepare the program area budget and manage all revenue and expenses closely to ensure a strong financial performance and meet budgeted projections
Assess the condition and functionality of facilities and equipment. Make recommendations for expenditures to support programs or improve facilities
Manages contracts and professional service agreements for services and program sites
Develops proposals and justifications for programs, budgets and grants
Promotes outreach to the community to gain insight into citizen expectations, needs and desires and challenges staff to develop plans to meet them
Conducts needs assessment and evaluates program effectiveness
Makes personnel decisions on selection, hiring, training, evaluating and developing assigned employees
Conducts performance evaluations, establishes goals, objectives and program standards and discipline/termination procedures as necessary
Responsible to maintain positive working relationships with elected officials, city staff, school district staff, tournament directors, and independent youth sport organization leaders
Manages all intergovernmental agreements related to assigned program area including facility use agreements
Assumes division-wide responsibilities as delegated for division projects and /or programs
Develops and maintains records, prepares administrative reports
Coordinates and administers grant implementation, fiscal management and evaluation of budgets
Works with Marketing/Graphics staff to develop attractive marketing and promotional efforts to drive customers to the website and programs
Website content contributor. Updates city website content regularly
Presents to community groups and guest speakers
May serve as liaison to boards. Provides reports to committees, boards and City Council
Performs other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Business Management or a related field
Experience:
At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in either Park and Recreation Management, Business Management, or a related field, including at least 5 years of supervisory experience
At least 4 years of supervisory and budget experience.
Experience in grant writing preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Park and Recreation Professional- CPRP
Knowledge:
Knowledge of how to successfully manage a business with both revenue and expense expectations
Skills:
Strong organization, communication, planning, interpersonal and managerial skills
Skill in the use of windows-based programs: Word, Excel and Power Point
Strong customer service skills
Skill in customer relations, crisis communications management, public speaking and media relations
Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors
Abilities:
Ability to plan, assign, coordinate, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates
Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce
Motivate staff, create a positive work environment, and hold staff accountable for achieving measurable goals and developing their skills
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Ability to conduct and maintain effective public relations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Administer budgets
Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner
Respond to customer and staff inquiries and complaints in a positive and timely manner
Shifts for this position require availability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Certified Park and Recreation Professional- CPRP (preferred)
First Aid and CPR/AED within the first 6 months of hire
Colorado Driver’s License with a good driving record
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
Generally light work that requires moving no more than 20 pounds at a time, but infrequently medium work is required that involves moving no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance
May require lifting, carrying, walking and standing
May require frequent pushing, pulling, bending and stooping
Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard, carts and moveable shelving
Work Environment:
Works both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise and dust.
Equipment Used:
Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, WebEx and menu driven databases as a part of the Library automated systems
This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, laptop, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.