Recreation Facilities Manager

The Role / Person Reporting to the Group Manager Community Services, the Recreation Facilities Manager will be responsible for leading and optimising performance across our network of pools and recreational facilities, driving high-quality service delivery, a strong focus on wellbeing, health and safety, customer satisfaction, team engagement and operational efficiency. As part of the role you will have a strong focus on leading a professional team, fostering a spirit of unity and actively engaging with stakeholders, customers and the community. You will need to be an energetic leader with significant leadership experience within the recreation industry, an outstanding communicator and have the natural ability to build rapport quickly to engage with our people at all levels. Experience in the aquatics industry is advantageous. You will also have had success at building a high performing culture. Your ‘can do’ attitude and excellent organisation skills are a must in this dynamic and ever-evolving environment. You will be a strategic thinker, business-minded, highly professional, reliable, and work well under pressure. This is an awesome opportunity for an individual who is passionate about recreation, health and wellbeing, and strong leadership,who truly wants to make a difference for our community. We are offering a competitive salary and staff benefits to the right applicant! This is a permanent role and offers a minimum 40 hours per week. Rostered shifts and occasional weekend/on call arrangements will apply to this role. The annual salary for this role is $119,928 - $141,092 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here . For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz . You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 30th April 2024; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website . The District Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits. Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work! The Organisation The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists. celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!