Job Posting Title:
Community Center Assistant Manager/Lead
Department:
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Management
Location:
5901 Paradise Blvd NW
Pay Range:
$47,445.00 - $74,901.00
Close Date:
December 10, 2025
Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.
The Community Center Assistant Manager/Lead develops, plans, and administers a variety of community services and recreation programs, including special events and recreational activities. This position assists recreation staff in all phases of program delivery at assigned sites and helps develop and monitor the facility’s annual budget, maintenance, and capital improvements. The role establishes schedules and procedures for recreational services and facility use. Participation in basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training is required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in managing and operating the programs and activities of a community center or recreational facility.
- Assist in developing and monitoring the facility’s annual budget, planning and purchasing functions, and facility maintenance and capital improvements.
- Assist in selecting, training, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating full-time, seasonal, contractual, and volunteer staff.
- Co-develop and implement recreational, educational, and leisure programs.
- Maintain cooperative planning arrangements and working relationships with County departments and external agencies.
- Assist in preparing reports and maintaining records related to facility operations, including program participation, monthly revenues, special events, and inventory.
- Perform clerical duties, including using basic computer programs, receipting and depositing funds, and managing interoffice and public correspondence.
- Assist in coordinating facility use and special events.
- Assist in managing facility maintenance and equipment.
- Assist in implementing County policies.
- Handle sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions, and maintain confidentiality as required.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Education, or a related field.
- One (1) year of work experience in recreation, community service program management, program administration or facility management.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Successfully complete a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
- This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
- Comply with all County safety guidelines.
- Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of employment and maintain it while employed in this position.
- Complete required FEMA training(s) assigned to the position.
- Complete required supervisory training, if applicable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Perform all essential duties both indoors and outdoors.
- Indoor duties occur in a temperature-controlled environment on even surfaces, such as carpet or tile.
- Outdoor duties may expose the employee to varying weather conditions and are performed on surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, ramps, natural ground, gravel, and stairs, which may be wet or dry.
- Work is primarily performed independently, with occasional teamwork as required.
- Use of a County vehicle may be required on an as-needed basis.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Common office equipment used includes a telephone, computer, printer, keyboard, laptop, photocopier, fax machine, and calculator.
- Materials handled include files, forms, reports, paperwork, and standard office supplies.
- A variety of sports and recreational equipment may also be used, depending on the duties assigned.