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Recreation Manager

CompanyCity of La Vista
LocationLa Vista
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 10, 2026
About The Company
Located in the Omaha metropolitan area, the City of La Vista is one of the fastest growing communities in Nebraska. The City is dedicated to providing exceptional municipal services with the highest level of integrity, professionalism and excellence. We take pride in our community, value our employees and are committed to providing excellent customer service. As a City of La Vista employee, you will enjoy a work environment that embraces innovation and provides leadership opportunities to every team member.
About the Role

🏆 Recreation Manager – Athletics

Lead the games. Build the teams. Create community.

Do you love athletics, bringing people together, and making things happen? The City of La Vista is looking for an energetic, organized Recreation Manager to lead our athletic programs and create great experiences for athletes, families, coaches, officials, and the community.

In this role, you'll:

  • 🏀 Coordinate youth and adult leagues, and athletic special events.
  • 🏟️ Manage fields, schedules, equipment, and concessionaire contract.
  • 👥 Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise part time staff, officials, and volunteers.
  • 🤝 Build relationships with participants, families, coaches, partners, and community organizations.
  • 📣 Promote programs and help grow participation.
  • 📊 Manage registrations, program data, budgets, and day-to-day operations.
  • 💡 Bring new ideas to the table and help make La Vista's athletic programs even better.

We're looking for a people-focused leader who enjoys connecting with the community, can stay organized, solve problems, adapt when plans change, and bring enthusiasm and new ideas to everything they do. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with three years of relevant recreation or athletics experience.

Ready to Get in the Game?

If you're ready to combine your passion for athletics with meaningful community impact, we'd love to hear from you!

📎 See the attached full job description for complete details about the position, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Bring your energy. Bring your ideas. Let's get La Vista in the game! 🏆

Key Skills
Athletic program managementStaff supervisionBudget managementEvent coordinationCommunity relationsSchedulingProblem solvingCommunicationOrganizationLeadershipData managementRecruitmentTraining
Categories
Sports & RecreationGovernment & Public SectorManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Recreation Manager will lead athletic programs by coordinating leagues, managing facilities, and overseeing equipment and operations. They are also responsible for recruiting and supervising staff while building strong relationships within the community.
📋Job Type
salary
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
108
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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