PARKS & RECREATION: Recreation Fitness Manager

Overview

PARKS & RECREATION: Recreation Fitness Manager

The Recreation Fitness Manager plays a key role by developing and leading high-quality fitness and wellness opportunities for the community. This position is responsible for the overall operation of fitness programs and facilities, supervision of staff, and delivery of services that promote health, wellness, and community engagement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of fitness and wellness programs for youth, adults, and seniors.
• Oversee daily operations of the fitness center including staffing, cleanliness, safety, and equipment maintenance. Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and support part-time staff and instructors.
• Maintain recreation software systems and mobile applications to ensure accurate program information and registration. Maintain accurate records, reports, and program data. Assist with membership engagement and retention strategies.
• Plan, schedule, and evaluate group exercise offerings based on participation trends and community needs, monitor class participation, and adjust schedules to improve utilization and service quality. Ensure instructors maintain required certifications and risk-management standards.
• Support & promote membership growth through expanding offerings & increasing participation. Ensure programs are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with community needs and interests.
• Manage and update the department website with current and relevant content. Support front-line staff with fitness-related member questions and concerns.
• Assist with budget development and monitor program revenues and expenditures.
• Build partnerships with local organizations, schools, and health providers.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Annual budget total value: 2500Funds, facilities & equipment total value: 5000

Supervisory Responsibilities

How many non-supervisory employees are directly supervised by this position? VariesHow many supervisors report to this position? 0How many employees, in total, report to the other supervisors? 0

Education And Experience

• Education: Four year college degree, or equivalent experience resulting in broad knowledge of a field related to the job, such as accounting, marketing, business administration, agriculture etc.
• Experience General: 5 years related experience and/or training.
• Experience Management: 3 years related management experience.

Work Skills

• Analytical Ability/ Problem Solving: MODERATELY REPETITIVE. Activities with slight variation using a definite set of processes or directions with some degree of supervision.
• Planning: CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY with regard to GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees.
• Decision Making: Performs work operations with both minor and major importance decisions affecting work operations of others and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
• Supervision Received: Under GENERAL SUPERVISION where routine work is performed with occasional questions to supervisor.
• Accuracy: Moderate effects on operational efficiency; errors may require correction to avoid impact on the organization.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group settings.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic related to money and measurement.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to follow instructions and solve routine problems with multiple known variables.
• Mental Demand: Moderate mental demand with routine tasks and occasional directed thinking.

Accountabilities

• Freedom To Act: Directed within wide-ranging policies and precedents with mid to upper-level managerial oversight.
• Annual Monetary Impact: SMALL: Job creates a monetary impact for the organization from $100K to $1MM.
• Impact Of Job On End Results: MODEST IMPACT. Supports decision making by others and contributes to overall performance.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required: First Aid/CPR required. Shall possess and maintain a valid Driver's LicensePreferred: Personal training certification, fitness instructor certifications.

Contacts With Public and Employees

• Contacts With Employees: Regular coordination with department staff and other offices; requires tact in discussing problems and presenting data.
• Contacts With Public: Regular patron contacts; involves providing and obtaining information and influencing decisions with care.

Machines, Equipment & Computers

• Use Of Machines, Equipment And/Or Computers: Regular use of complex machines and equipment including desktop/laptop computers and software, and fitness facility equipment.

Software Skills Required

• 10-Key: None
• Accounting: undefined
• Alphanumeric Data Entry: Basic
• Spreadsheet: Basic
• Word Processing/Typing: Basic

Work Environment

• Work near moving mechanical parts: Occasionally
• Work in high, precarious places: Never
• Fumes or airborne particles: Never
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Never
• Outdoor weather conditions: Occasionally
• Wet or humid conditions: Never
• Extreme cold: Never
• Extreme heat: Never
• Risk of electrical shock: Never
• Work with explosives: Never
• Risk of radiation: Never
• Vibration: Never
• Noise level: Moderate
• Working Conditions: Somewhat disagreeable; may involve travel or evening/night work.

Physical Demands

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Occasionally
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Occasionally
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk or hear: Frequently
• Taste or smell: Never

Salary

Starting at $28.10-$29.85, DOE. Posted April 24, 2026 4:03 PM. Closing Open Until Filled.

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