Salary : $38,139.09 Annually
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number: RMT2023
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 09/29/2023
Closing Date: 10/27/2023 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
General Summary
The Recreation Manager will direct, manage, supervise and coordinate assigned activities, and evaluate recreation programs at Independence Theatre. This position will inspect and supervise work inside the facility and around the park property. This individual performs professional work in the administration and operation of the theatre facility and programs to include communicating and networking with other departments, outside agencies and the public.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university
Preferred :Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Area of Study (Major): Fine Art, Theatre or related field
Certification(s) Required: Professional membership with LRPA and NRPA; First Aid, CPR & AED certification within 6 months of hire
License(s) Required: Valid LA driver’s license
Years Relevant Work Experience: 2 years experience in field of theatre or closely related. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Other Job Specifications:
- Knowledge of municipal recreation management principles and procedures
- Familiar with current theatre activities, exhibits, programs and services to assist customers
- Knowledge of planning, scheduling, administering and evaluating the effectiveness of recreation programs and operations
- Knowledge of basic math/financial reports/budgeting
- Knowledge of and skill in the use of various software applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Office Suites, Rec Trac, Main Trac, HR/Financial software, etc.
- Knowledge of purchasing procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills & ability to relate to others in a positive manner
- Creative programming skills with the ability to assist in developing programs for diverse populations
- Strong ability to relate effectively with people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
- Public relations skills and public speaking ability
- Ability to multi task is essential
- Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures and Programs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, staff, volunteers, patrons, BREC officials, community interest groups, and the general public.
Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Administers operation of the center(s), schedules facility staff, maintains supplies and equipment, and ensures proper maintenance of property, reporting problems to immediate supervisor and Assistant Director of Special Facilities
- Hires, supervises, and trains staff on BREC policies and procedures and site operations
- Supervises all programs conducted within the theatre and on park property
- Communicates program concerns to Special Facility Theatre Manager and facility and park property concerns to Assistant Director of Special Facilities
- Directs program ideas from public to Program Coordinator including program objectives to Facility Supervisor
- Assists Program Coordinator in promotion of programs throughout the serviced community
- Supervises and assists with special events and group activities as directed
- Operates POS system, counts and remits receipts and provides fiscal accounting as required.
- Sells tickets for admission and closes/balances the register
- Maintain proper cash handling in accordance to BREC financial policies and procedures
- Conducts observations and collects data on recreation facilities, parks, events, and programs to include attendance, type of participation, program outcomes, and performance measures.
- Maintains financial records and completes weekly and monthly reports of all activities relevant to assigned facilities
- Regularly communicates with staff, groups, civic associations, community leaders and businesses within serviced community
- Coordinates requirements of program/facility with effected BREC departments
- Assists Special Facility Art Manager with supervision and evaluation of program quality and content at each facility
- Assist with purchasing, maintaining and distributing resale item merchandise
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Supplemental Information
Full-time position; schedule within framework of 7-8 hours per day, 5-6 days per week for a minimum of 40 hours per week; Lunch break daily; overtime as required, weekend work and split shifts may be required.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen, and physical.
Please click the link below and complete the Employer Choice Screening Disclosure and Authorization form within the next three days, or by the closing date of the posting, whichever is sooner.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email HAdmin@brec.org or call (225) 273-6430.
2023 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $163.28 – employee only; $556.05 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $895.83 – family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $349.22 – employee only; $907.92 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,389.27 – family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $36.38 – employee only; $151.41 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $270.36 – family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees’ Retirement System for each employee amount to 38.46% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2023*
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE “SEE RESUME” IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check “yes” to show that you have read and understand this statement.
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Do you have a bachelor’s degree?
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If you have a college degree, what was your major?
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Do you have at least 2 years of experience in the field of Theatre or closely related?
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license?
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Do you have professional membership with LRPA and NRPA?
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What experience do you have in theatre programming and facility management?
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