Operations Manager I/II/III - Community Recreation

$62,200 - $112,017/Yr

James City County - Williamsburg, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Williamsburg, VA

About the position

James City County Parks and Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic Operations Manager to lead the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of community recreation programs. This role involves supervising staff and volunteers, managing operations of facilities and parks, and ensuring effective service delivery for various community interests and special populations. The position is available at three levels, each distinguished by the qualifications and responsibilities of the employee.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective supervision of assigned staff and volunteers including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities.
• Manages the operations and service delivery of County-wide facilities, parks and comprehensive programming.
• Assists in the development, coordinates, and oversees capital/special projects, cooperative agreements, maintenance, facility schedules, facility reservations, programs/events and fiscal transactions.
• Assists in development of procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations for the operation of the recreation facility, program or park.
• Prepares, develops and monitors the annual budget, performance measures, statistics, program and service evaluations, marketing efforts and other daily administrative functions.
• Serves as a liaison to County staff, community partners and training resource for matters pertaining to global parks and recreation best practices; serves on committees, community agency boards and councils; serves in the absence of area Administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field, preferably from a National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) accredited college or university.
• Experience in recreation program planning, implementation, evaluation and supervision.
• Experience in parks and/or facility management.
• Valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record based on James City County's criteria.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate and a First Aid Certificate from the American Red Cross (must obtain within 60 days of hire).
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification from the National Recreation and Park Association preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of varying types of demographics and associated needs.
• Planning a wide range of recreation activities.
• Growth and development and safety and health practices of varying age groups.
• Leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Full-time County Benefits
• Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed