Parks & Rec Program Manager
HealthFitness

Job Description

Join HealthFitness for an Exciting Opportunity as a Parks and Rec Manager in Racine, WI! Are you ready to lead and inspire at a stunning 150-acre private corporate park? HealthFitness is seeking a dynamic Parks and Rec Manager to oversee an array of fantastic amenities, including a driving range, fishing lagoon, basketball courts, an 18-hole miniature golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball courts, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, softball fields, and more!

In this leadership role, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring top-notch participation, achieving outstanding results, and delivering exceptional customer service. You’ll play a crucial part in strategic business planning, staff supervision, program design and facilitation, administrative tasks, contract compliance, and data analysis.If you’re passionate about creating vibrant, engaging recreational experiences and leading a talented team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

  • Manages and directs all operational, administrative, and programming aspects of The Parks & Rec department within a large, corporate focused client site, ensuring the highest level of participation, results achievement, and customer service.
  • Responsible for assisting in strategic business planning, staff supervision, program design & facilitation, administrative tasks, contract compliance, and data analysis. Also oversees all promotions and outreach activities with the support of their department coordinators.
Key Accountabilities:
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities (in designated department) in accordance with HealthFitness policies, procedures and applicable laws including recruiting, onboarding, training, evaluating, developing, and succession planning.
  • Determines and assigns work assignments to ensure staff remains challenged and productivity is maximized. Promotes and encourages career growth.
  • Ensures staff is properly trained and holds HealthFitness approved certifications needed for safe and effective program delivery.
  • Provides continuous feedback and coaching to ensure quality of all program and service delivery.
  • Conducts annual performance appraisals and may initiate formal corrective action as needed.
  • Leads regular staff meetings to ensure associates are informed about HealthFitness as well as onsite events, initiatives, and status.
  • Attends Leadership meetings.
  • Submits payroll records and billing worksheets accurately and according to policy.
  • Assists General Manager in developing and implementing the yearly strategic business plan to identify deliverables, service offerings and initiatives, targeted outcomes, and marketing strategy. 
  • Assists General Manager in preparing and managing operating budget. 
  • Ensures expenditures are made in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Tracks participant and program data for measurement of goal achievement, outcomes, and results.
  • Assists General Manager in creating outcomes focused reports based on business plan goals and objectives.
  • May coordinate marketing and communications to maximize membership, utilization, and engagement.
  • Supports and participates in community events, outreach, networking, and onsite special events.
  • Maintains accurate records and ensures confidentiality of data collected during health assessment and health promotion/membership activities in accordance with HealthFitness requirements, including if applicable file transfer, processes, collaborating with related suppliers and/or storage.
  • Other duties as needed/assigned.

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Exercise Science, Leisure Studies, Sports Management, or related discipline OR the equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
  • 2+ years related experience including previous supervisory experience.
  • Current Adult/Child CPR/AED/First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Institute, or American Safety & Health Institute required by start date. (Note: certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA compliant).
  • Ability to lead, manage and operate a community, recreation, or fitness center.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to navigate electronic onboarding and timecard systems required.

Salary/Salary Range
$50,000-$58,000

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Closing Date
07/03/2026