The City of Woodstock, Georgia is seeking a Recreation Operations Manager. This full-time position, under general direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, the Recreation Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating, planning, and scheduling recreation activities, programs, and events at city parks and facilities to meet the leisure needs and interests of the citizens of Woodstock; Develops, markets and oversees activities, programs and events for children, youth, adults, senior adults, and other special populations as well as those from various economic and cultural backgrounds; Coordinates year-round fitness, wellness, and outdoor recreation programs and activities; Responsible for preparing recurring operational reports, maintains attendance records of programs, events and activities, and maintains statistics, documents, and assist in the development of policies and procedures for the recreation division. This position also has assigned responsibilities in maintenance and documentation of the department’s national accreditation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and coordinates the development and implementation of community recreation programs, activities and events.
• Organizes and supervises classes, workshops and activities in recreation programs, special events, and co-sponsored programs and events.
• Prepares and facilitates memorandums of understanding, rental contracts and reservations for recreation programs and rentals at parks, trails and facilities.
• Surveys leisure interests and needs of the general public.
• Selects, plans and implements special interest leisure, fitness, and outdoor recreation activities and programs.
• Responds to public inquiries made by telephone, correspondence, social media or during public meetings. 
• Prepares for publication a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, social media posts and related communications regarding city recreation programs.
• Coordinates schedules and maintains related records and statistics for programs, special events, and personnel.
• Hires, supervises and evaluates assigned staff. Recommends disciplinary action as needed.
• Schedules and runs Community wellness, fitness, and outdoor recreation activities, programs, and special events throughout the year.
• Conducts systematic ongoing evaluation of recreation programs and services.
• Prepares and administers budget for all community, recreation programs, and events.
• Solicits sponsorships and donations for programs and events.
• Oversees and is accountable for all concession operations at city facilities, ensuring accurate cash handling policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Makes presentations before Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council and staff as assigned.
• Attend seminars and workshops related to administrative duties and responsibilities.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: 

Requires a four-year degree in recreation or equivalent; three (3) years of related work experience in park and recreation maintenance preferably in a supervisory role as well as experience in food service and special event operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Requires a valid State of Georgia driver's license or ability to obtain one within six months of hire. Requires the following certifications: First Aid; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.

Special Requirements:

Valid State Driver’s License, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications. Basic knowledge of computer software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and social media is required. CPR, AED, first aid required to be obtained within six months of start date.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of recreation philosophy, planning and administration; Considerable knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment; skill in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to plan and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.

More information can be found at the City of Woodstock’s website: www.woodstockga.gov.

Starting Base Pay Rate: $26.62/hour ($55,369.60 annualized), based on experience and education.

All interested applicants must submit a completed online application at http://www.woodstockga.gov/jobs.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing and background investigations prior to hire.

The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

E-Verify: In accordance with state and federal law, this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.