Job Summary

Under limited supervision, responsible for the management of assigned community center, including staff scheduling and supervision, facility scheduling and reservations, and program creation, registration, and supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages subordinate staff members in the operation of the facility, including employee hiring, scheduling, training, supervision, and discipline, as needed.
• Maintains facility schedule, which will include multiple programs and/or room rentals occurring at once.
• Creates, advertises, and supervises recreational programming for a wide range of interests and participant demographic groups, including athletics, group fitness, art classes, etc.
• Routinely meets with members of the public to provide tour of facility and assist with any questions regarding rental procedures, date availability, etc.
• Processes payments for program registration and facility rentals, including assisting with registrations and reservations with programs/rentals taking place at other Town park facilities.
• Ensures routine inspections of the facility are conducted and appropriately documented, to include inspections for safety hazards and cleanliness.
• Maintains inventory of all necessary supplies required for operation of the facility, including office supplies, concessions, and toiletries.
• Provides accurate information to Town PIO for news releases and website/social media updates.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors; maintains an up-to-date vendor list.
• Coordinates with Town departments and officials to effectively communicate information about Town programs and events.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities; reviews status of work; exchanges information and resolves problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, supply lists, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a personal computer and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management, business management, or related areas, and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in parks and recreation or related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be computer literate, skilled with Microsoft Office products and possess the ability to learn software used by the Town. Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of the Parks & Recreation department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Facility Manager.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of the principles of facility management.
• Knowledge of the technical terminology used within the department.
• Knowledge of proper English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and technology; skill in the use of computers for word and data processing.
• Knowledge of how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals, and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
• Knowledge of how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Skill in organization, technical work, and human relations.
• Skill in applying extreme attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interact with the community, specifically customers to schedule rentals and program registrations, and participate in discussions to gather information for improving the services provided.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and deal with the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.
• Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
• Ability to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear, and effective manner.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 30 pounds).

Additional Information

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• SC Retirement System
• 401k deferred compensation
• 457 deferred compensations
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave (12 holidays)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Longevity Program
• Other Voluntary Insurance

The Town of Summerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and hire employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), age, political affiliation or disability, except when physical condition is a bona fide occupational qualification, and any other status protected by federal or state law.

Application Special Instructions

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