Recreation Services Manager Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on May 6, 2010 at 5:00 PM Job ID: C10-55 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture Job Description: We are currently offering an exciting opportunity in our Parks, Recreation & Culture Department for a dynamic, self motivated professional with proven skills, energy and creativity. Reporting to the General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture, the Manager of Recreation Services is responsible to plan and direct the City's recreation facilities regarding budgets, programs and marketing. Duties: Specific responsibilities include: • Make recommendations to General Manager on recreation guidelines, standards, capital plans, and recreation priorities. • Ensure that services, programs and projects are implemented that meet safety, innovation, customer service standards, and qualities that meet the department, community expectations and organization commitments. • Develop short- and long-term plans, prepare and administer operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, conduct studies, prepare reports, and make recommendations regarding policy, procedures, and other related matters. • Orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of exempt and union staff members, including supervising and directing the work of employees engaged in recreation management, planning and development. • Exercise considerable independence of judgment and action within the limits of established policies and procedures. • Develop and maintain positive public relations with user groups, interdepartmental groups, consultants, government agencies and the general public. Educational Requirements: • University Degree in Recreation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; • Recreation technical certificates in Leadership Training such as Instructor Training, and/or Coaching; • Minimum of 5 years management experience in a municipal recreation facility with progressive responsibilities including budgeting; • Previous experience managing in a unionized environment; • Valid BC Driver’s License. Salary: We offer a comprehensive, competitive Compensation and Benefits program to our employees. Web Address: http://www.abbotsford.ca Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 Opening Date: April 6, 2010 12:00 AM Closing Date: May 6, 2010 05:00 PM *If you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, this is the opportunity for you! Please submit your resume and cover letter online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers by Thursday May 6, 2010. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Back