Recreation Manager- Reviewing Applications-Posted Until Filled



Job Details

Recreation Manager- Reviewing Applications-Posted Until Filled
Employer

City of Missouri City

Salary

$52,377.00 - $66,781.00 Annually

Location

MISSOURI CITY, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

20170925

Department

PARKS AND RECREATION

Division

RECREATION

Opening Date

09/25/2017

Definition

This is a mid-level, professional staff, full-time position in the City's Parks & Recreation Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for managing the City's festivals and special events; as directed by the City's Recreation Superintendent.

Examples of Work

  • Coordinate Missouri City festivals and events, including holiday, cultural, music, art, and food festivals.  Register participants; order awards, supplies and equipment; recruit volunteers; decorate and prepare venues for events; coordinate efforts with other departments as necessary;
     
  • Develop and manage program and events budgets; Identify and procure alternative funding for special events including vendors, sponsorships, and donations; Develop new events based on the City's needs & business initiatives.
     
  • Manage the department's sponsorship policy, oversee all department sponsorship applications and take payments for sponsorships as they are arraigned; manage payments and serve as a liaison to all city-wide contacts during and leading to any involvement in programs and special events; partner with the Financial Services Department to ensure financial transparency and compliance with established polices, procerus and best practices;
     
  • Manage and supervise recreation programs personnel and events; clearly communicate information regarding programs and events; create program and event schedules and assign work duties; conduct program and event meetings; maintain timesheets; evaluate performance of assigned personnel; maintain and track program and event equipment; hire contract personnel; and develop program and event reports;
     
  • Evaluate and implement continuous program improvement, via participant evaluations;  Recruits, trains and schedules volunteers and temporary staff to assists with the delivery of programs and special events;
     
  • Serves as primary spokesperson for the department on all special events, both to internal and external inquiries;  Responsible for being on site for program and events and making on-site decisions as necessary;  Handles concerns, answers questions, anticipates program and event needs and makes recommendations for policies, procedures and quality standards as needed;  Communicates City Personnel Policies, procedures and overall expectations, and adheres to the fiscal policies provided;
     
  • Assist with cash and inventory control, purchase supplies, monitor expenditures, recommend budget items, participates in city trainings and cross-department workshops as needed; Prepares and disseminate promotional materials as needed;
     
  • Work with the Visitor Center Manager to ensure the maximum use and efficiency for the Community Center facility.
     
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible work schedule hours including nights and weekend
     
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
     
  • Subject to 24-hour recall, including any weather related incidents

Education, Experience, or Certification

A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Recreation & Fitness or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant professional experience required.  Certified Professional Event Planner preferred.
 

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

2018 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward.  First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services.  With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service.  Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource.  Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
 
BENEFITS
 
MEDICAL (TWO PLANS)
    
1. BLUE EDGE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan

  • Provider:  Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Single coverage deductible - $2,000 annually
  • Family coverage deductible - $4,000 annually
  • Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4,000 annually
  • Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $6,850 annually
  • Employee pays dependent premium
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Provider:  OptumBank
  • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
  • Max Contribution for employee only      $3,450 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
  • City contributes to employee only           $1,250
  • Max Contribution for employee/family $6,900 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
  • City contributes to employee/family         $2,250
  • Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max              $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
  • Unused balance rolls over to new year                                                Account belongs to employee
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
2. PPO
  • Provider:  Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Deductible - Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
  • Inpatient Hospital Expenses = 80% of allowable amount;
  • Out-of-Pocket Maximum =  $3,000 individual  -  $6,000 family (Year);
  • Lifetime Benefits:            Unlimited
  • Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $45 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred/$100 Specialty; Ø $30 Copay.
 TWO DENTAL PLANS
 
1. DHMO  
  • Provider:  MetLife
  • No deductible; No Annual Maximum
  • Member co-pay depends on procedure
  • Employee pays dependent coverage
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
2. PDP (Dental PPO)  
  • Provider:  MetLife
  • $1,500 per person annual maximum
  • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
  • Out of network benefits available
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
VISION 
  • Provider:  United Healthcare
  • No deductible
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
LIFE INSURANCE 
  • Provider:  Dearborn National
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment  (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life (Spouse), not to exceed 100% of the employee benefit amount (Paid by the City)
  • Group Term Life (Child(ren))(Paid by the City)
  • Birth to 14 days: $500
  • Age 15 days to 6 months: $500
  • Age 6 months to 26 years (26 is full-time student): $5,000
  • Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $300,000 or 7 times annual salary;
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
 LONG-TERM DISABILITY 
  • Provider:  Dearborn National
  • 66 2/3 % of employee salary paid when approved
  • Elimination period = 90 days
  • City Pays premium
 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT 
  • Provider:  Flex Corp
  • Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for current contribution limits and additional information...

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES  

       Provider: Aflac
  • Accident
  • Cancer
  • Heart/Stroke
  • Intensive Care
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
 
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS) 
  • Statewide retirement system
  • 7 % employee contribution            -           City Contributes 2 to 1
Visit https://www.tmrs.org/ for additional information 
 
OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION
  • International City Management Association Retirement Corp. (ICMA-RC)
  • ROTH – 457 B (ICMA)
  • American International Group (AIG)
  • Nationwide
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for maximum contribution rates for this year or additional information...
 
OTHER BENEFITS 
 
HOLIDAYS =         11 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
 
VACATION  
0-5 years of service                         10 days   
6 years of service                             11 days                  
7 years of service                             12 days                     
8 years of service                             13 days                    
9 years of service                             14 days                   
10-15 years of service                     15 days                
16 years & over of service               16 days
  
*For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days. 
 
Employees shall not be allowed to take vacation during their first six months of employment, unless such vacation is approved by the City Manager. Any employee who is separated from City service for any reason during this period will not be compensated for accrued vacation leave. 
  
SICK LEAVE 
  • 12 days per calendar year
  • Unlimited accrual
  • Eligible to receive up to 30 days upon service retirement
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
 
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions.  This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better.  The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
 
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details... 
 
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 
 
Provider:  UTEAP
 
  • Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
  • 3 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for additional information
 
UNIFORMS
 
The City provides uniforms and may provide dry cleaning reimbursement to some employees who it requires to wear a uniform; including Police Officer, Firefighters, Public Works employees and Parks & Recreation employees.
 
WELLNESS PROGRAM  
  • Free or reduced health screenings;
  • Annual health fairs;
  • Educational brown bag lunches;
  • Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)
 
FUN BENEFITS
 
  • Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;                                   
  • Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
  • City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
  • Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
  • Years of Service & Recognition Awards;

01
Which of the following best represents the highest level of education you have earned?
  • Less than High School of GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree or Technical Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
02
Which of the following best represents your total years of relevant professional experience in recreations events, programs or a closely related field?
  • 0-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 9 or more years
03
How would you rate your overall knowledge and experience on developing and managing program and events budgets?
  • None-N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
04
How would you rate your overall ability and experience in managing and supervising recreation programs personnel and events?
  • None-N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
05
Which of the following best describes your ability to serve as the primary spokesperson for the department on all special events?
  • Needs improvement
  • Poor
  • Fair
  • Good
  • Great
06
How would you rate your overall knowledge and experience in assisting with cash and inventory control, purchase supplies, monitor expenditures, recommend budget items, participates in city trainings and cross-department workshops as needed?
  • None-N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
07
Are you a Certified Professional Event Planner?
  • No
  • Yes

* Required Question

Employer
City of Missouri City
Address
1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489
Phone
(281) 403-8500

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