DISC Assistant Manager

DISC Assistant Manager Position Focus: Responsible for assisting in the overall administration of the Decatur Indoor Sports Center including planning, developing, promoting, budgeting, personnel, community relations and implementing various programs, events, and memberships in the best interest of the community and Millikin University. Lead employee for the DISC Day camp and children's youth programs. Supervisory Relationships: Reports to the DISC Manager and supervises the Decatur Indoor Sports Center part time staff and specific program staff.

Acts as the DISC Manager when the DISC Manager is out of the office for various reasons. Performs other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of community park and recreation administration Strong knowledge of the principles of financial management Ability to cooperate with and interpret recreation and facilities philosophies to governmental authorities, private groups and agencies and the general public Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public and private groups and agencies and to the general public Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions Ability to hire, supervise, train and evaluate the work of professional, clerical and semi-skilled employeesAbility to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other supervisors and subordinate employeesAbility to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups and other units of local government. Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the DISC Manager Capacity to utilize effective time management skills and be able to work under the stress of multiple deadlines, requests from other departments and interruptions with accuracy Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external customers Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public both orally and in writing Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve goals with minimal supervision or direction Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations Ability to follow directions and communicate in English verbally and in writing and to read and understand materials printed in English Capacity to utilize computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in word processing and basic spreadsheet and database applications Capacity to proactively troubleshoot, problem solve and make sound judgments with respect to confidentiality Education, Experience and Training: BA/BS in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum of (2) or more years of demonstrated success as a recreation program administrator Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training