Description
Under the general direction of the Community Services Director, the Recreation Center Manager assists in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing operations and programming of the Pella Indoor Recreation & Aquatics Center. The Recreation Center Manager supports day-to-day facility operations, supervises assigned staff and programs, and promotes effective working relationships within the department and with other departments and community partners.
Full job description: Recreation Center Manager (PDF)
Applications for this position will be accepted until Friday, May 15, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation management preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in recreation center operations and programming is required, including the development, coordination, and oversight of leagues, tournaments, and special events.
- Two years of experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
- Experience supervising the work of others.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Iowa Driver’s License within one year of hire.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
- Residency required within the Pella Community School District.