City of Albert Lea
General Statement of Duties
Performs administrative and managerial work planning and coordinating the City’s recreation programs, including the Aquatic Center, Senior Center, Theater and Arena; performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of the Director of Community Enrichment and Engagement.
Supervision Exercised Exercises general supervision over department staff either directly or through supervisory staff. Oversees and directs the Recreation Department operations and programs, ensuring effective coordination of maintenance with programming.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices for effective operation of the department, consistent with City policies and relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
Provides oversight for the City Arena, Aquatic Center, Civic Theater, Senior Center operations and staff.
Assists with developing and administrating the annual recreation budget including recreation programming, the Aquatic Center, the Civic Theater, Senior Center, Arena and maintenance.
Prepares, negotiates and submits usage and rental agreements.
Reviews and develops long‑term operational plans and goals for the department; assigns and adjusts priorities to meet shifting long‑term plans.
Promotes Recreation programs and activities in coordination with communications staff.
Supervises staff including interviewing, and effectively recommending hiring, training, coaching, assigning and reviewing work, rewarding and disciplining approving department supervisors’ personnel actions; recommends discharge.
Plans, coordinates and directs a diversified year‑round, city‑wide parks and recreation program including the management of the arena and municipal swimming pool, and various fields, parks and open spaces.
Coordinates the recreation program with the parks program, other city departments, and outside organizations such as the school districts and various community‑based organizations.
Plans and implements ADA compliance efforts for recreation programs, services, and facilities.
Prepares or oversees planning for long‑term maintenance of City buildings and facilities, with supervisory staff; oversees, coordinates major purchases and capital expenditures for maintenance purposes; revises or updates the Capital Improvement Plan.
Directs the planning, development, construction of recreation facilities with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Approves the purchase of supplies, materials, and parts needed for the department up to $500.
Attends and participates as staff liaison or assigns a staff member to act as liaison at Park and Recreation Board meetings.
Promotes and participates in community projects, events and activities dealing with recreation.
Meets with the public, local civic and community groups, youth groups and the school district about projects and services; periodically surveys the community to determine needs and interests.
Oversees facility maintenance of various City buildings: Arena, Theater, Aquatic Center and Senior Center.
Responds to questions and concerns of the public.
Represents the City in professional organizations, such as NRPA and MRPA, MIAMA and with other governmental agencies where the interests of the Community Recreation are involved.
Maintains a variety of records and prepares reports and correspondence as needed, including preparation of the annual report.
Oversees coordination with other organizations within the city to avoid duplication of programs and competition between programs; attends meetings of various organizations at their request.
May schedule the use and rentals of facilities including special events and entertainers.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public recreation including a wide variety of community recreational programs and activities.
Thorough knowledge of management principles and practices and effective customer services practices.
Considerable knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices related to recreation and sports.
Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment, building and facilities.
Considerable knowledge of state laws, city ordinances, and city policies as they apply to parks and recreation programs and facilities.
Ability to plan, direct and schedule ice time, rentals, sports leagues, events and other activities.
Ability to see, read and understand and to interpret blueprints, technical diagrams and bid specifications.
Working ability to be exposed to a loud work environment and to operate arena equipment.
Considerable knowledge of Arena and Aquatic Center operations and management.
Thorough ability to supervise staff and volunteers.
Thorough ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, business leaders, community organizers, city staff, and the general public, including making public presentations.
Thorough ability to develop and implement department policy and to oversee operations.
Considerable ability to analyze information, solve problems and make effective decisions.
Considerable ability to prepare and administer an annual budget.
Considerable ability to organize, direct and schedule a variety of recreational programs and activities.
Considerable ability to promote park and recreational programs and use of buildings and facilities.
Considerable ability to operate a personal computer with standard word processing and specialized recreation scheduling software.
Considerable ability to see, hear, read and understand to perform the work.
Working ability to sit for long periods of time to perform office functions.
Working ability to drive safely and legally.
Desired Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in recreation, leisure studies, physical education, park and recreation administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience with five years professional experience in parks and recreation program administration at least three of which must have been as a supervisor.
Special Qualifications Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and First Aid and CPR certificate; or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Physical Job Requirements and Working Conditions Physical requirements vary with the job and the conditions encountered. Responsibilities include walking, standing, sitting, bending or stooping, kneeling or squatting, working with arms above shoulder, climbing, lifting or carrying up to 60 lbs., and operating keyboards. The work may involve exposure to cold and hot weather, toxic substances, bloodborne pathogens, fumes, odors, grease, wet conditions, machinery, high or precarious spaces, electrical shock, slippery conditions, public interactions, threats, trauma and mental stress. Work schedules may be intermittent, occasional, frequent, or continuous.
Position Recreation Manager
Date 12/31/2025
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Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of the Director of Community Enrichment and Engagement.
Supervision Exercised Exercises general supervision over department staff either directly or through supervisory staff. Oversees and directs the Recreation Department operations and programs, ensuring effective coordination of maintenance with programming.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices for effective operation of the department, consistent with City policies and relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
Provides oversight for the City Arena, Aquatic Center, Civic Theater, Senior Center operations and staff.
Assists with developing and administrating the annual recreation budget including recreation programming, the Aquatic Center, the Civic Theater, Senior Center, Arena and maintenance.
Prepares, negotiates and submits usage and rental agreements.
Reviews and develops long‑term operational plans and goals for the department; assigns and adjusts priorities to meet shifting long‑term plans.
Promotes Recreation programs and activities in coordination with communications staff.
Supervises staff including interviewing, and effectively recommending hiring, training, coaching, assigning and reviewing work, rewarding and disciplining approving department supervisors’ personnel actions; recommends discharge.
Plans, coordinates and directs a diversified year‑round, city‑wide parks and recreation program including the management of the arena and municipal swimming pool, and various fields, parks and open spaces.
Coordinates the recreation program with the parks program, other city departments, and outside organizations such as the school districts and various community‑based organizations.
Plans and implements ADA compliance efforts for recreation programs, services, and facilities.
Prepares or oversees planning for long‑term maintenance of City buildings and facilities, with supervisory staff; oversees, coordinates major purchases and capital expenditures for maintenance purposes; revises or updates the Capital Improvement Plan.
Directs the planning, development, construction of recreation facilities with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Approves the purchase of supplies, materials, and parts needed for the department up to $500.
Attends and participates as staff liaison or assigns a staff member to act as liaison at Park and Recreation Board meetings.
Promotes and participates in community projects, events and activities dealing with recreation.
Meets with the public, local civic and community groups, youth groups and the school district about projects and services; periodically surveys the community to determine needs and interests.
Oversees facility maintenance of various City buildings: Arena, Theater, Aquatic Center and Senior Center.
Responds to questions and concerns of the public.
Represents the City in professional organizations, such as NRPA and MRPA, MIAMA and with other governmental agencies where the interests of the Community Recreation are involved.
Maintains a variety of records and prepares reports and correspondence as needed, including preparation of the annual report.
Oversees coordination with other organizations within the city to avoid duplication of programs and competition between programs; attends meetings of various organizations at their request.
May schedule the use and rentals of facilities including special events and entertainers.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public recreation including a wide variety of community recreational programs and activities.
Thorough knowledge of management principles and practices and effective customer services practices.
Considerable knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices related to recreation and sports.
Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment, building and facilities.
Considerable knowledge of state laws, city ordinances, and city policies as they apply to parks and recreation programs and facilities.
Ability to plan, direct and schedule ice time, rentals, sports leagues, events and other activities.
Ability to see, read and understand and to interpret blueprints, technical diagrams and bid specifications.
Working ability to be exposed to a loud work environment and to operate arena equipment.
Considerable knowledge of Arena and Aquatic Center operations and management.
Thorough ability to supervise staff and volunteers.
Thorough ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, business leaders, community organizers, city staff, and the general public, including making public presentations.
Thorough ability to develop and implement department policy and to oversee operations.
Considerable ability to analyze information, solve problems and make effective decisions.
Considerable ability to prepare and administer an annual budget.
Considerable ability to organize, direct and schedule a variety of recreational programs and activities.
Considerable ability to promote park and recreational programs and use of buildings and facilities.
Considerable ability to operate a personal computer with standard word processing and specialized recreation scheduling software.
Considerable ability to see, hear, read and understand to perform the work.
Working ability to sit for long periods of time to perform office functions.
Working ability to drive safely and legally.
Desired Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in recreation, leisure studies, physical education, park and recreation administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience with five years professional experience in parks and recreation program administration at least three of which must have been as a supervisor.
Special Qualifications Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and First Aid and CPR certificate; or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Physical Job Requirements and Working Conditions Physical requirements vary with the job and the conditions encountered. Responsibilities include walking, standing, sitting, bending or stooping, kneeling or squatting, working with arms above shoulder, climbing, lifting or carrying up to 60 lbs., and operating keyboards. The work may involve exposure to cold and hot weather, toxic substances, bloodborne pathogens, fumes, odors, grease, wet conditions, machinery, high or precarious spaces, electrical shock, slippery conditions, public interactions, threats, trauma and mental stress. Work schedules may be intermittent, occasional, frequent, or continuous.
Position Recreation Manager
Date 12/31/2025
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