General Manager

Position Summary:

To plan, direct, manage and oversee the operations of the Highlands Recreation District, including the recreation center facility and grounds, open space areas, and all administrative functions, finances, and recreational services.

This position receives policy direction from the Board of Directors. The General Manager works with staff comprised of an Administrative Supervisor, School-Age Director, Early Education Director, Aquatics Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Bookkeeper and supporting staff. The position requires the incumbent to be able to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative and be experienced in customer service & have a strong background in public relations along with the ability to be a team player.

Essential Functions

• Assume full management responsibility of recreation services and activities
• Manage the development and implementation of District goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the District and each program area
• Advise Board of Directors on staffing and organizational needs
• Plan, direct and coordinate all programming through subordinate level supervisors
• Review and evaluate work methods and procedures
• Prepare and proposal fiscal budget to the Board of Directors for approval
• Maintain and manage a District capital improvement program
• Collaborate with other organizations and agencies
• Report monthly to the Board of Directors
• Conduct community meetings and stay current with the trends and innovations in the field of recreation and administration

Essential Knowledge & Abilities

Must have the following knowledge & abilities:

· Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive recreation services program

· Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs

· Principles and practices of program development and administration

· Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration

· Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

· Principles and practices of recreational administration, facility and grounds maintenance management, and program development

· Ability to Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional and technical personnel. Select, hire, supervise, train and evaluate staff

· Lead and direct the operations, services and activities of the District

· Identify and respond to the Board and community issues, concerns and needs

· Develop, implement and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing efficient recreation services, which meet the needs of the constituents

· Direct the development of facility and grounds use policies and regulations. Create work units and teams to facilitate special programs, events and projects

· Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports

· Prepare and administer fiscal budget

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including Board of Directors, community groups, and the general public

Qualifications

1. Four years of increasing responsible experience in a public recreation and park agency including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility
2. Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course works in Business Administration, Parks and Recreation, or related field.

Additional Requirements

· Must possess and maintain a valid CA Driver’s license

· Possess and maintain certification in infant and child CPR

Physical Demands

Visual and auditory ability to observe and respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation. Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills and the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, knell or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull and lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

View Full Brochure at https://highlandsrec.ca.gov/now-accepting-applications-for-general-manager