Templeton Center Sr. Recreation Specialist

Lynchburg Parks and Rec is actively seeking a highly qualified individual to assume the leadership role at the Templeton Center, a dedicated facility catering to the needs of the 50+ population.
This position offers a unique opportunity to drive the center and staff forward with a focus on innovation and strategic development.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evaluating and addressing recreation needs through meticulous planning, efficient organization, and strategic advertising.
Responsibilities extend to the implementation of a diverse array of recreation activities and programs designed to promote the physical, creative, and social development of participants.
Furthermore, the role encompasses comprehensive involvement in program development, delivery, budgeting, and the oversight of both staff and volunteers.
Beyond the dynamic scope of center functions, you will actively contribute to the strategic planning and execution of seasonal large-scale events tailored for children and families.
Collaborating with a spirited and energetic team, you'll play an instrumental role in creating memorable experiences that resonate with the community.
This position seamlessly blends excitement with professionalism, offering a chance to be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of families throughout the city.
" The selected candidate will operate under the general supervision of the City-Wide Recreation Supervisor, serving as a key architect in shaping the future of the Templeton Center.
Qualified individuals are invited to join us in this professional endeavor, where excellence, engagement, and leadership converge for impactful community service.
*This position is full time and offers competitive salary and benefits.
* *Salary depends on qualifications and experience.
* *The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply.
* Essential Duties * Oversees the daily operation of a recreational facility, including the efficient use of personnel, fiscal resources and space.
Opens, closes and secures facilities.
Inventories equipment and ensures proper maintenance and storage.
Oversees and performs established custodial responsibilities.
Inspects facilities and equipment for condition, cleanliness and safety, and reports facility maintenance problems immediately.
* Prepares budget requests for equipment/supplies, personnel and services.
Prepares financial reports and program documentation to assist with the preparation of program budgets.
Solicits resources and donations to support programs.
Prepare and report receipts, deposits and collection of monies.
Procures supplies and services to support programs.
* Performs and directs general administrative tasks, including preparing reports, completing time sheets, maintaining files, photocopying, performing data entry, preparing correspondence, answering telephone, and responding to requests for information.
* Plans, promotes and provides a wide variety of programs for citizens of adult age groups, focusing on the 50+ population, with a range of interests.
This includes classes, activities, programs, fitness/athletic and special events in centers, schools and parks.
* Researches and routinely introduces new program opportunities to meet needs of citizens.
* Recruits and secures qualified instructors, speakers, entertainers, coaches and volunteers to support programs.
* Must remain knowledgeable of current trends in field of parks and recreation field, participate in community planning committees.
* Conducts program evaluations and participates in program and departmental planning initiatives.
Actively seeks participant feedback to determine effectiveness of programs.
* Supervises programs, site and participants ensuring the safety of citizens and staff by maintaining order and enforcing policies.
Maintains a welcoming environment by upholding department values and enforcing rules.
Administers routine First Aid and CPR as needed.
* Directs registration of participants in classes, specialized camps and programs.
Utilizes software to manage the registration process.
* Works with department staff to coordinate program publicity and preparation of marketing materials, including preparing monthly calendars and newsletters, designing flyers, appearing on radio and television shows, speaking to community groups, taking photographs and preparing displays, and providing program information for the website.
* Periodically works in conjunction with other partners in developing and supervising programs outside of the center environment.
* Works collaboratively with other City staff and community partners.
Creates, establishes and manages partnerships community groups, schools, churches, colleges and partner organizations to identify and address citizen needs * Works with other recreation program staff to plan, provide and evaluate special activities/events that reach a City-wide audience based on Needs Assessment and Citizen Satisfaction Survey results.
* Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides leadership and supervises subordinate staff, seasonal workers, instructors, interns, and student workers assigning and directing work; processing payroll; appraising performance including disciplining as appropriate; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City Policy and applicable laws.
* Works with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and supervise volunteers, community work program staff and tutors.
* Recruits and assists with the management of work program employees, volunteers, and class instructors * Periodically assumes additional supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Recreation Supervisor.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: * Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the department and citizens may be assigned * When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
* ·Assists with the Emergency Management Plan and implements as needed.
* Attends training meetings to include supervisory training and other professional seminars for professional development.
* Coordinates transportation for programs and drives City vehicles including large vans/mini bus as needed.
* Assists with maintenance of facilities, including minor carpentry, custodial services and building and grounds maintenance tasks.
* Supports community gardens associated with center healthy and active living programs.
* Meets established deadlines for program submission, class details, instructor contracts and instructor and participant communication.
* Works and supports department sponsored special events scheduled on weekends.
Required Skills: LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
Ability to write routine correspondence, reports, news releases and articles for marketing purposes.
Ability to speak effectively over the phone and before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Ability to provide conflict resolution and solid interpersonal skills involving subordinates, volunteers, participants, citizens, partners, suppliers or other City employees.
Ability to coordinate a project/program or lead a medium-size team.
Minimum Education and Experience Required Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in parks and recreation or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in a recreation setting developing programs, supervising and leading staff.
Knowledge and experience in the administration of recreation programming.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS * Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
* CPR, First Aid (within 6 months of employment) * Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.
May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
Additional Requirements OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Prior to employment satisfactory checks on the following must be obtained: criminal record, Child Protective Services, driving record and employment reference checks.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk both indoors and outdoors for extended periods; sedentary tasks minimal; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and listen.
Must be physically able to demonstrate the proper technique to perform a variety of physical activities and have the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move equipment and supplies customary and reasonable in a recreation environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and walk up and down several flights of stairs daily.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Visual acuity is required for depth perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
Hearing is utilized daily to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or make fine distinctions in sound.
The employee must be able to drive a vehicle at all times of the day or night.
Work is primarily performed indoors in a recreation center environment and in a normal office environment however occasional daily responsibilities may be outdoors which includes contact with dust, dirt, noise and inclement weather and occasional exposure to fumes.
Must be able to work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather and in hot and cold outside temperatures.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, although special events may be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
IND1 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $41,496.
00 - $72,633.
60 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed License/Certification: * First Aid Certification (Preferred) * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person