Recreation District Manager

Description

>>ONLY CURRENT CITY OF ORLANDO EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY

Who We Are

Orlando, The City Beautiful

For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We're transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.

Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs Administrative and supervisory work overseeing multiple levels of complexes and programs within the Families, Parks, and Recreation Department. An employee assigned to this position directs, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and evaluates a variety of recreation, leisure and community services programs and events. Duties include: assisting in the development and implementation of district goals, and objectives; policies and procedures; district budget; and payroll. Selects, assigns, instructs, manages and evaluates permanent, permanent part-time, seasonal staff, and volunteers; consults and advises staff regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and recommends personnel action. This employee acts as liaison between section management and complex managers. Builds community relations with the general public, and other city employees. Also conducts inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment for cleanliness and safety in accordance with City, State, and Federal health codes. This position is distinguished from a Recreation Center Manager in that the latter have section wide duties and responsibilities, and/or multiple district level management.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in recreation, leisure services, physical education or a related field with four (4) years of professional level experience in an organized recreational setting required; six (6) months of which must have been in a management capacity required; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license; certification in CPR and First Aid within first six (6) months of hire required. Must pass a criminal background check and polygraph examination. Florida Recreation and Parks Association and/or National Recreation and Parks Association professional certification desired.

VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 3/17/2023 5:00 PM Eastern