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Position Summary:

Lakeside is a historic community on the shores of Lake Erie offering an abundance of spiritual opportunities, educational lectures, cultural arts performances, and recreational activities for families and groups of all sizes. We are dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit through our *Four Pillars *(Religious Life, Education, Arts, and Recreation & Wellness). As one of the *Four Pillar *Directors, you will be responsible for the administration and operation of the Recreation & Wellness Department. This Position focuses on the program development for recreation, health and wellness, facility management, budget management, staff management, and seasonal operations for Recreation & Wellness programming initiatives and supporting community groups, SOS, LWBS, and Tennis and Pickleball Association.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Develop and implement indoor/ outdoor wellness and recreation programming that supports spiritual and physical wellbeing. This includes preparing instructor contracts, managing and scheduling events, lectures, classes, obtaining necessary equipment, room assignments, and developing year-round curriculum and programming initiatives.

·       Collaborate with Programming Department's Four Pillars to plan and implement engaging programming following strategic and tactical plans for year-round experiences.

·       Establish and maintain relationships with the health and wellness communities and providers (i.e. Silver Sneakers, Magruder Hospital, local wellness businesses, schools, etc.)

·       Provide direction, management and supervision over the North Waterfront & Parks Campus and South Athletic & Wellness Campus. This includes working with area Managers, Supervisors, and staff, scheduling classes, and maintaining operations required to support programs and facilities.

·       Work with department Managers or Supervisors to implement daily safety inspection of all recreation areas and work with Security and Maintenance on any emergencies.

·       Coordinate and staff all Recreation daily operations, special events including, but not limited to the 5K Raccoon Run, tournaments, sports clinics, sailing races and regattas, etc.

·       Collaborate with Marketing and Guest Services in creating content and communicating Recreation and Wellness Program details and schedules in a timely manner.

·       Develop, implement, and monitor registration processes for all recreation Programs and Events using ACTIVE software, or other online/in-person registration platforms.

·       Develop effective system and process for evaluating programs and facilities including program participation and feedback, outcomes, and guest information.

·       Conduct a thorough annual evaluation of recreational and wellness programming to assist with future budget, program, staff, and facilities planning.

·       Oversee recruiting and hiring of seasonal staff, and those positions requiring specialized training, certificates and/or licenses. (i.e. sailing instruction, lifeguarding, court athletics, etc.)

·       Implement staff training/safety requirements and schedule annual in-services and training sessions for Recreation & Wellness supervisors and staff. Oversee mandatory certifications and licenses required for supervisors and staff.

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