Job: Community Recreation Center Manager

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $86,819.16-$97,718.40/yr.

Location: Grand Junction, CO.

Job Description:

The City of Grand Junction is accepting applications for a Community Recreation Center (CRC) Manager with the Parks and Recreation Department. This position will directly oversee the operations of the currently under-construction Community Recreation Center facility located at Matchett Park. The 107,000-square-foot facility will open in the middle of 2026. The CRC Manager will manage and coordinate all facility operations including customer service, maintenance, pool operations, landscaping, janitorial services, programing, registration, and membership; allocate resources effectively to meet facility objectives and address priority needs. 

About the Parks and Recreation Department

This recruitment is happening at a very exciting time, as the City of Grand Junction completed our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan in January of 2021. This led to an election on April 6, 2021, where dedicated funding was secured on taxation from sales of cannabis. The PROS Plan is the blueprint for the future of the parks and recreation system, and a dedicated source of funding for implementation is now in place. The number one item on the PROS Plan is a community recreation center (CRC). Through the summer and fall of 2022, a CRC feasibility study planning process was led by the council-appointed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). This robust community input process was conducted to develop recommendations about the new CRC to include the location, funding sources, and the size of the facility as well as the amenities. On April 4, 2023, the citizens of Grand Junction voted to approve the ballot question to build a new Community Recreation Center (CRC). Over the next few years, design and construction work will commence with an anticipated opening date of mid-2026. The selected candidate will be a member of a team that is excited to continue to maximize the quality and quantity of services for the citizens and visitors of Grand Junction, to build the community and improve the quality of life on the Western Slope.

What We Offer:

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact. 

Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. 

Duties

What You'll Do:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff
• Participate in the selection process for new team members.
• Manage facility operations including customer service, maintenance, pool operations, landscaping, janitorial services, programming, registration and membership.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet facility objectives and address priority needs.  
• Prepare, monitor and track the facility’s operation budget; approve expenses and maintain revenue goals; provide management reports on facility usage and trends. 

To view the full job description, click here.

Qualifications

This position is a safety position, which means you will be subject to random drugscreens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We're Looking For:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible recreation program development, facility management or administrative experience including three (3) years of supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, business administration, public administration, leisure studies or a related field. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license. 
    

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. 

Notice to Applicants:

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Supplemental Information

Explore the Area: 

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.  

 

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.