Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $53,372.80 - $74,734.40
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
The City of Cleveland Heights is a vibrant municipality committed to providing high-quality services to its residents, including enriching recreational opportunities that enhance community well-being and foster social connections. As a city known for its diverse populations and strong community values, Cleveland Heights places a premium on effective management and innovative programming in its recreational services, particularly those focused on senior citizens. The city’s recreation department is tasked with overseeing numerous community programs, facilities, and events that cater to a wide array of interests and age groups, promoting active lifestyles and lifelong learning opportunities for all residents.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or closely related field
- four years of responsible experience in professional recreation or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- must have and maintain a valid Ohio commercial driver license at time of hire
- ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- ability to perform light physical work including lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally
- ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of supervisory principles
- budgeting principles
- event planning techniques
- marketing theories, principles, and practices
- recreational program planning and administration principles and practices
- methods used in the organization programming and supervision of recreational activities/programs or recreational facilities
- procedures for developing and implementing a variety of recreational activities and programs through community participation
- community demographics
- applicable age-appropriate activities, programs, and materials
- recordkeeping practice and principles
- principles in focused area of recreation expertise
- public relations principles
- skill in scheduling and operating multiple programs and facilities simultaneously
- interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- monitoring and evaluating employees
- prioritizing and assigning work
- providing quality customer service
- preparing and administering budgets
- developing promotional materials
- planning, developing, supervising, and managing programs and/or events
- evaluating program effectiveness
- preparing and maintaining records and reports
- interpreting and explaining policies and procedures
- using a computer and related software applications
- ability to develop, coordinate, organize, and implement recreation and leisure activities and specialized events
- monitor program compliance with related laws and regulations
- select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers
- prepare and administer a recreation program/events budget
- understand the community needs in a variety of recreation areas and evaluate activities according to those needs
- exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations
- oversee recreation program sites and equipment
- communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Job Duties
- Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work
- scheduling staff
- conducting performance evaluations
- ensuring staff are trained
- ensuring employees follow policies and procedures
- maintaining a healthy and safe work environment
- making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
- plans, develops, markets, and evaluates recreation activities under the Office on Aging and senior services
- establishes rules and procedures for efficient and effective operation of program
- monitors program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to provision of recreation and related services
- recommends improvements and modifications
- prepares various program reports on activities
- supervises the development and/or distribution of marketing and publicity brochures, press releases, website, social media, fliers, mailings, and/or other related public relations materials
- prepares, reviews, and maintains a variety of reports and documents related to assigned programs and their associated activities, including financial reports that reflect program revenue, expenses, and participant counts
- provides professional-level customer service by serving as liaison with the public, community cooperatives, internal employees, and/or other interested parties
- attends a variety of meetings and serves on committees
- investigates and resolves issues and/or problems
- develops partnerships
- prepares and administers program annual budget by forecasting revenues and expenditures, presenting proposals and payments for approval, and monitoring expenditures for recommended adjustments
- purchases equipment and supplies
- supervises senior activity center facility, including their rental, use, and maintenance
- monitors facility maintenance and custodial operations to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility
- researches, writes, and monitors grant opportunities, compliance, and requirements
- works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- maintains regular attendance and punctuality
- performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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