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Job Description
Summary
Develops, implements, markets, and evaluates the athletic, educational, social and leisure programs for City of Lancaster citizens of all ages.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Develops and coordinates all aspects of recreation programs, athletics, aquatics, special events, and facility rentals.
- Interprets recreation service to public and participates in community meetings and organizational planning.
- Developing and administering divisional budgets.
- Develop and design recreation center marketing including brochures, newsletters, informational bulletins, press releases, and various other marketing material.
- Supervision of staff including training, workflow, conflict resolution, and review processes.
- Serves as liaison to various community agencies and local schools.
- Oversees the management and recruitment of all contract fee instructors, service providers, vendors, and volunteers.
- Coordinates and develops summer after-school, day camp, athletic leagues, and community event programs.
- Provides information and addresses concerns of citizens and patrons.
- Participation in continual job training and education related to the position.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Texas Class B (CDL) Driver's License with passenger endorsement preferred
CPR/First Aid Training/Certification
CPRP preferred
CPO preferred
AFO preferred
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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