Recreation Manager

Recreation Manager

The City of Fremont's Community Services Department is recruiting for a Recreation Manager. The Department creates community through people, parks and programs by supporting residents and businesses in conserving of resources, being active outdoors and providing diverse recreation experiences for all ages that help create a healthy lifestyle. Our residents receive quality customer service through its management of recreation facilities, the provision of quality recreation programs, park planning, oversight of park capital projects and Urban Forestry. The Recreation Manager will plan, organize, participate in and manage the work of an assigned Section of the Recreation Services Division. In addition, the incumbent will prepare and monitor the Section budget and supervise staff including Recreation Supervisors. This recruitment will create an Eligible List from which future vacancies may be filled.

Application Process : The first review of applications is 12 : 00 p.m., April 17, 2025. The recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online.

Selection Process : The process may include oral panel and individual interviews, professional reference checks, and other related test components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 28, 2025.

Reasonable Accommodation : Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a Section of a comprehensive recreation program.
• Set and communicate long-range Section goals and standards that support the Division's vision and operational goals.
• When assigned, develop, prepare, and regularly monitor the Division budget.
• Prepare, develop and monitor a section budget.
• Direct and participate with Section staff in sustaining the Division's enterprise fund operation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the Recreation Services Division.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend expansion or termination.
• Review existing processes and procedures to determine where improvements can be made and recommend and implement changes.
• Analyze problems and issues, identify options and their potential consequences, and make recommendations.
• Prepare complex technical and analytical reports and recommendations for review by commissions, the City Council, management and the community.
• Work collaboratively with citizens, school district representatives, community groups, private businesses to facilitate and develop programs, form partnerships, clarify issues, identify needs and explain and promote existing programs.
• Identify need for, convene, participate in and / or lead multi-disciplinary teams to address policy issues and community needs.
• Develop and implement marketing plans for Section to meet established cost recovery goals.
• Elicit and / or generate interest in or acceptance of Section programs.
• Develop and maintain ongoing customer satisfaction measurement procedures and implement identified improvements.
• Represent the Recreation Services Division / Parks & Recreation Department at community meetings and events.
• Recruit, select, coach and supervise Section staff including Recreation Supervisors and other assigned staff.
• Establish reasonable staff performance expectations.
• Evaluate staff performance in relation to negotiated expectations.
• Implement appropriate recognition or consequences for staff performance.
• Manage up and down within the organization.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to community groups, commissions, advisory bodies, and the City Council.
• Provide staff support and recommend alternatives to the Recreation Commission and City Council in program and facility operation policy.
• May act as an officer or secretary to the Recreation Commission.
• Review, evaluate and participate in the selection of consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate and manage completion of consultant and / or contractor projects and operations.
• Direct and / or participate in special projects and assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of : Principles and practices of planning, implementation, evaluation, and management of community recreation programs; current State and Federal laws applicable to recreation program operations; techniques employed in facilitating and managing meetings; principles and practices of customer satisfaction measurement; special project management; public notification requirements; enterprise fund (cost recovery) program operation; format and standards of complex report preparation and presentation; principles and practices of continual system and services improvement; conflict resolution; practices and techniques for team development; modern computer and software; outcome based management; budgeting in the public sector; selecting and managing consultants and contractors; mentoring and coaching staff; negotiation techniques; marketing community based recreation programs and services; project management; techniques of written and oral report presentation; principles and practices of management, supervision, and training; group dynamics; principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution; principles and practices of organizational analysis. Ability to : Plan, organize, and direct the work of a Section engaged in the delivery of community based recreation programs and services; develop and monitor a program budget; provide technical expertise in the development, implementation and interpretation of recreation policies, practices and procedures; manage and / or staff complex special projects and assignments; lead or participant in Division and / or interdepartmental work teams; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals; facilitate consensus among stakeholders; handle pressure and / or difficult situations in a calm and defusing manner; manage the Section consistent with Division and City goals; take ownership for a Section through the acceptance of the responsibility and accountability for Section's programs, services and operation; participate in the development of Division policy; plan, organize, and conduct meetings with the community, appointed and elected officials; interpret political and administrative direction and incorporate into operational policy and procedures; prepare narrative, statistical and technical reports; maintain accurate records and document actions taken; analyze existing systems, processes, and procedures and modify / develop changes as necessary; utilize automated recreation program software; plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments; recognize and respect limits of authority and responsibility; make formal and informal presentations; supervise, train, and evaluate personnel; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education / Experience Any combination of education and / or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be : A Bachelor's degree in recreation management, public administration, or closely related field; at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in community recreation programming, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or Section Head position. Special Requirements This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of the City limits to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities. This classification requires the ability to work variable hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) as needed to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Physical and Environmental Demands