Facility Manager (Parks & Recreation)

• Starting Salary: $79,955.20 
• After Six Months of Successful Employment:  $85,217.60
• After One Year of Successful Employment: $86,881.60 
• Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the Facility Manager is a full-time position responsible for managing the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. The facility includes gymnasiums, pools, fitness space, activity rooms, a Senior Center, a climbing wall, a play area, and a walking track. The Facility Manager provides leadership across all aspects of facility operations and directly manages our Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor, Guest Services Supervisor, Building Maintenance, and part-time rental and building supervisor staff. The focus of the position is to maintain and improve the overall operation of the Recreation Center.

This employee will work independently, with periodic reviews to ensure adherence to the City of Livonia's policies and procedures. Will work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, and perform related duties as assigned. 

• Oversee finance operations for the Recreation Center, which include budget, accounts payable, receivable, purchases, and cost recovery
• Supervise part-time building supervisors and five full-time staff members directly related to the operation of the Recreation Center
• Ensure all Recreation Center employees go through department-approved training
• Develop and implement training programs for Building Supervisors
• Handle all department computer technology purchases, problems, and updates
• Attend Parks and Recreation Commission and Council meetings, as needed

By closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
2. Possess a bachelor's degree with major course work in parks and recreation administration, commercial recreation, facility management, or a closely related field;  and
3. Have a minimum of three years experience operating/managing a public recreation facility; and
4. Certified Park and Recreation Profession certification preferred or attainable within one year of employment; and
5. Have computer experience with Civic Rec and Microsoft Office preferred.

NOTE: Candidates must present their bachelor's degree at time of application.

PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview - 100%*

*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds ten, an evaluation will be made and the ten applicants with the most relevant combination of education, experience, and training will be invited to the interview.

• Effectively lead and motivate staff while fostering teamwork and accountability
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts and percentages
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Plan, organize, and direct multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously 
• Analyze complex issues and develop practical solutions 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Recreation programming, wellness, and community engagement