Civic Center & Recreation Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of the Communications and Community Engagement Director, the Civic Center & Recreation Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the City’s Civic Center (RCC) and recreational program offerings. Duties include planning, coordinating, and managing the Civic Center’s activities and recreational programs including but not limited to room rentals, special event bookings, room set-up and tear-down, recreational instructor agreements and schedules, event services, and overall RCC marketing. Will also be responsible for special event programming that falls under the RCC including special event dances and other programming opportunities as they arise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Selects, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff

Establishes work schedules, rules and performance standards, annual performance evaluations, and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted

Maintains a healthy and safe working environment

Provides for the training and motivation of subordinates to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands

Center Promotions

Develops and implements strategic plans by identifying and researching opportunities for Civic Center rentals and recreation programs that align with City objectives

Creates and manages public and community relations efforts with a focus on promoting the Civic Center and recreation programs to local organizations, civic groups, and potential renters

Builds and maintains strong relationships with booking agents, meeting planners, and community organizations to increase usage of the Civic Center

Oversees the scheduling, negotiation, and administration of Civic Center rental contracts and recreational program agreements

Manages the operations for building maintenance, housekeeping, security, information technology, booking and events services, and other services of the Civic Center

May be required to set-up and dismantle tables, chairs and other equipment for meetings, classes and events

Develops, implements, and monitors the Civic Center and recreation programs’ operating budgets

Develops short and long-range plans and goals to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the facility

Oversees the collection of fees, depositing funds and related recordkeeping and accounting

Ensures an effective reporting system to keep city officials informed on the operations of the Civic Center

Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree in Business, Recreation, Parks, Tourism, Communications or a related field

Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in program or rental event management

OR

High School Diploma or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test

Five (5) years of full-time paid experience in program or rental event management

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License

Reliable transportation and liability insurance

Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:

Criminal background check

Controlled substance screening