Director of Recreation Operations at Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, South Carolina
Posted in Other 13 days ago.
Job Description:
Join our Team at Savannah Lakes Village as our Director of Recreation Operations.
About Savannah Lakes Village:
Savannah Lakes Village is a picturesque 4000-acre lakefront community boasting with an abundance of amenities, located at the heart of the Freshwater Coast Region and Western South Carolina’s Sumter National Forest. With easy access to over 150 miles of land/water trails across the region, as well as 25 miles of shoreline along the pristine Lake Thurmond, Savannah Lakes Village is more than just a community!
Situated 45-minutes north of Evans, Georgia the community features two member-owned golf courses, a recreation center, clubhouses, community docks, and much, much more. Accessibility to major urban centers like Augusta, Greenville, Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston, and Atlanta means you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: a serene work environment and a convenient location for shopping, healthcare, arts, and entertainment.
Become part of the Savannah Lakes Village family, working alongside a team of dedicated and committed professionals. Our 23,000 square foot Recreation Center and complex is a popular gathering place for fitness activities and special events. It houses fitness rooms, meeting rooms, auditorium, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, horseshoes, table tennis and string bowling.
To learn more about us, please visit: savannahlakes.com
About the Opportunity
Savannah Lakes Village has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Director of Recreation Operations to join our Recreation Center team!
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will oversee the Recreation Center and complex.
Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Supervising and directing the effective and efficient operation of the Recreation Center and related recreational and social programs, assuring a high standard of appearance, graciousness, and service.
- Supervising the overall maintenance and housekeeping of the recreation center facility and surrounding areas to include swimming facilities, tennis/pickleball courts, bocce courts, bowling alley operation and pavilion. Oversees all maintenance programs to include preventative maintenance.
- Providing leadership for the initiating, planning, development, execution and evaluation of the various recreation and social events, activities and programs at the Recreation Center that will enhance the recreation-social program and increase Member participation. These programs should build enthusiasm within the membership for recreation-social participation.
- Supervising the operation of the Recreation Center and related facilities assuring they are open at reasonable hours as determined by the Chief Operating Officer and scheduling adequate staff as reasonably required to provide effective and efficient service within budget limitations.
- Developing promotional activities and working with the Director of Marketing/IS to implement an effective marketing program for the total recreation-social program, facilities and services, including the use by Members and their guests and to outside groups and individuals within guidelines established by the Board.
- Developing working relationships with outside entities, such as hospitals, to promote their use of SLVPOA facilities for the benefit of Members.
- Hiring, training, and supervising staff, ensuring compliance with safety and health programs
About You
To qualify, you should have sufficient educational background, normally a Bachelor’s in recreation management, fitness program management or related fields, and/or actual experience to administer the entire recreation-social and maintenance programs with a minimum of three years current and actual experience in a similar or related position.
You'll be a great fit if:
- You have a sincere desire to learn and grow professionally within the recreation-based industry with the understanding that the job requires working a variety of shifts and hours including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- You’re knowledgeable in recreation facilities and outdoor recreation operations, including fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis/pickleball courts, bowling alleys, multipurpose room operations and numerous outdoor recreation activities.
- You maintain a strong work ethic and can create a motivating work environment through daily training.
- You’re knowledgeable in the introduction, application and follow through of training programs for all levels of staff with proper documentation.
- You possess leadership abilities and can manage teams effectively.
- You excel at business management, human resources management and financial controls.
- You have excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.
About the Benefits
As a valued member of the Savannah Lakes Village team, you will be awarded a competitive compensation package in line with your skills and experience, as well as:
- Attainable performance-based bonuses and incentives
- Industry-leading healthcare coverage
- 401K
- Generous PTO structure - 26 days after 1 year
- Career growth and industry experience
- And many more!
Don't miss this opportunity to grow your career at Savannah Lakes Village.
Apply now and make your mark as our new Director of Recreation Operations!
Send your resumé and salary requirements to Betty Carol Jones by clicking below.
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