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Recreation Facility Manager, Oro Valley Aquatic Center

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Recreation Facility Manager, Oro Valley Aquatic Center

First review of applications on May 8, 2026

Expected Hiring Range:  $63,177 - $71,074
Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications



Under direction, plans, organizes, and manages the daily operations of the Town's Recreation Facility division activities and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Communicates with project managers from outside agencies to help facilitate and plan local, regional and nationally recognized special events held at recreation facilities and surrounding park areas.
  • Completes reports, timesheets, cash receipts, incident/accident reports, council foreword items, council communications and other administrative paperwork.
  • Coordinates participation in off-site training as needed to assure technical competency of recreation personnel.
  • Coordinates with other departments to initiate or implement programs and to complete projects.
  • Directs the maintenance of the facility, including all equipment, scheduling repairs and any related treatments.
  • Establishes and implements facility policies and procedures related to patron use, fees, safety, etc.
  • Implements management control plans and emergency action plans and trains staff as needed to minimize risk and liability and monitors compliance.
  • Monitors facility operations to assure compliance with state and federal operations and safety guidelines.
  • Negotiates, develops and monitors agreements with outside organizations to include nonprofits, for-profits and private companies.
  • Plans and conducts training programs, including maintaining training and certification records.
  • Plans, develops and implements all special events held at recreation facilities and helps to coordinate and plan several other special events hosted by the Department.
  • Prepares and administers the annual budget by forecasting revenues and expenditures, presenting proposals for approval, authorizing payments and monitoring expenditures.
  • Responds to customer service issues as they relate to the recreation facility.
  • Serves as a member of the management team to ensure collaboration and cross training within the Department.
  • Records work hours, submits time sheets and approves payroll.
  • Supervises staff by planning and monitoring tasks and activities, establishing procedures and guidelines, evaluating assigned services, coaching for performance improvement and recommending personnel actions.
  • Contacts may involve stressful, challenging interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
  • Oversees volunteers and coordination of work with individuals and groups.
  • Oversees work, mentors, communicates, hires, evaluates, disciplines, and provides leadership to all department staff.
  • Fosters teamwork between divisions, within the department, and with other Town departments.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 
  • Ability to be an active, positive and contributing team member of the Department’s Management Team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
  • Ability to prepare written reports and maintain system and employee performance records.
  • Ability to create and foster successful public/private partnerships with outside organizations to promote healthy living and to provide opportunities for members of the community.
  • Ability to develop, organize and implement various recreation programs.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical and operational manuals and basic construction documents.
  • Ability to estimate materials, supplies and equipment used to maintain programs and facilities.
  • Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of community recreation programming.
  • Knowledge of customer service techniques and methods.
  • Knowledge of equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation facility.
  • Knowledge of Federal (EPA) regulations.
  • Knowledge of Federal (OSHA) regulations and city policies regarding safe work practices.
  • Knowledge of management and/or supervision principles and possession of strong leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of municipal budgeting and finance procedures.
  • Knowledge of public health standards.
  • Knowledge of related system and equipment operation, maintenance, and repair requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Physical Education, or a closely related field,
  • Four years of experience in Recreation Facility Management.  At least two of the four years should be at the supervisory level.
  • May be required to secure a National Aquatics Facility Operator, (or obtain 90 days after employment date).
  • May be required to secure a Certified Pool Operator through Pima County, (or obtain 90 days after employment date).
  • May require experience with commercial or municipal pool maintenance.
  • Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • National Recreation and Park Association “Certified Park and Recreation Professional” certification.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
  • May be exposed to chemical hazards including calcium hypochlorite and muriatic acid.
  • May be exposed to mechanical and or electrical hazards associated with pool operational equipment.
  • May be exposed to noise and vibration relating to pool operational equipment.
  • May be exposed to communicable diseases associated with first aid procedures.
  • May be exposed to wetness/humidity as well as extreme temperatures.
  • May be performed at various locations.
  • Regular and reliable attendance; may work more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time, Regular

Education Level : Bachelors Degree

Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level

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