Center Manager

NYC Parks serves as the steward for over 30,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 playgrounds, 36 recreation centers, 66 pools and 14 miles of beach. Our primary responsibility is to build and maintain clean, safe and accessible parks, and to create cultural and educational programs for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy. The mission of Recreation is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives through sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, technology, education, and the arts. Recreation programs include specialized exercise classes, youth sports, senior activities, summer camps and free afterschool programs. The approximately 65,000 square feet Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center will be a state-of-the-art community hub, offering a host of programming options and amenities to encourage learning, recreation, and fitness. The center will feature a gymnasium, fitness rooms, and multi-purpose rooms that will host a variety of Afterschool, Summer Camp, Robotics, and Arts & Cultural programs.

Major Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, manage and oversee the operation and maintenance of a recreation center.
• Develop and administer recreation programs.
• Oversee center inspections, evaluate repair needs and take appropriate action to maintain facility.
• Supervise, evaluate and provide dynamic leadership to a diverse staff.
• Manage the development and implementation of Center's revenue plan.
• Coordinate membership drives and account for all revenue generated through membership and programs.
• Develop and institute grant-funded programs. Ensure that all center funds are accurately tracked.
• Work closely with all organizations and individuals contracted to provide services to the center; maintain records of services rendered.
• Serve as liaison with community boards, local organizations and schools.
• Provide Borough Chief of Recreation with needs analyses and budget justifications.
• Coordinate center safety protocols; manage the proper deployment and training of all CPR and AED certified staff, as well as the proper maintenance of related safety equipment.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and seasonal training seminars.

Appointees to this position will receive an assignment differential of $1,030 in addition to their base salary. Work Location: Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center, Staten Island