Description
CITY OF ST. IGNACE, MICHIGAN
Position Description
Recreation Director/ Facility Manager Full-Time
Department: Recreation Department
Location: Little Bear East Arena & Community Center
Immediate Supervisor: City Manager
Classification: Salaried Exempt
Revision Date: November 2025
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.
It is subject to change by the employer's requirements of the job change.
I. GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION. Perform administrative, supervisory, and professional work in the
planning, development, and operations of comprehensive public recreation programs for the
community. Promote and manage Little Bear East Arena & Community Center facility and City sports
properties.
II. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Recreation Director is the supervisor of the Recreation Department
and Little Bear East Arena and Community Center. All Recreation Department personnel report to the
Recreation Director, who is the decision maker and must delegate tasks when necessary.
III. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. An employee in this position may be called upon to do
any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties
which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
A. PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Manages the St. Ignace Recreation Department and Little Bear East Arena along with programs
therein, including staffing, maintenance, marketing, programs and Advisory Board.
2. Trains, supervises, and evaluates work performance of full-time and part-time personnel; hires
and terminates employees and creates staff schedules and assignments.
3. Provides risk management practices; ensures safety rules, regulations, and procedures are
followed; works with City Manager on developing safety procedures and relays procedures to
employees.
4. Prepares and manages annual budget for recreation and Little Bear East functions.
5. Prepares and distributes information to the Recreation Board and attends Recreation Board
meetings; gives Recreation Board updates and future plans to ensure they have input on activities.
6. Approves purchases and submits invoices of supplies and operating inventory for recreation
programs and facilities.
7. Performs public relations duties, responds to complaints, handles rule enforcement, works with
staff to prepare news releases, information, and marketing bulletins or other publicity on
recreation activities.
8. Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive community recreation programs for youth, adults,
and seniors in the areas of sports, art, leisure, fitness, and enrichment.
9. Develops long- and short-range planning for comprehensive city-wide recreation programs.
10. Proposes long-range capital improvement and development of facilities, equipment, and programs.
11. Conducts Grant writing and works with area organizations (SIHA, Visitors Bureau, Sault Tribe,
Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation, and Local Government).
12. Oversees the marketing and promoting of recreational event programs and facilities, including
web pages and social media.
13. Oversees winter activities, including arena ice rentals and tournaments; ensures ice and
equipment maintenance with staff.
14. Manages Rec programs and sport fields preparation as needed.
15. Delegate and assist with everyday facility maintenance tasks as needed.
16. Sustain healthy staff morale and communicate and reports directly to the City Manager regarding
personnel and Human Resources issues.
17. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
18. Operate ice resurfacer and maintain as needed
B. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to work rapidly, to prioritize multiple assignments, and to meet specific deadlines;
2. Working knowledge of computer programs required for recordkeeping and communication; email
skills;
3. Superior oral and written communication skills;
4. Ability to utilize business skills;
5. Ability to understand and interpret essential planning;
6. Ability to work independently without supervision;
7. Ability to tactfully deal with parties with conflicting needs or expectations to reach a
solution that best benefits the City;
8. Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment as well as to lead individuals and teams;
9. Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently;
10. Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner of
cooperation and rapport;
11. Ability to analyze complex situations and exercise superior judgment to achieve both long and
short-range objectives.
12. Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs
C. CONFIDENTIAL DATA. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
IV. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
A. Education. High school diploma is required. A degree in recreation, business, child development,
or a related field is preferred. College degree can be supplemented with similar work experience.
B. Experience. 1-3 years of job experience in a related field.
C. Necessary Skills.
1. Vision: Must be able to formulate plans and have purposeful reasons for where the Recreation
Department should go.
2. Insight: Must be able to plan from a long-term perspective and consider the various outcomes of
those long-term strategies.
3. Commitment: Must demonstrate the ability to lead others to achieve the goals of the department.
Must be able to evaluate situations and assess critical factors and develop solutions for
mitigating hazards.
4. Conflict Resolution: Must deal openly and honestly with issues in a timely manner. Must not
avoid dealing with conflict within the department.
5. Flexibility: Must understand the job role and hours change seasonally and may be adjusted due to
facility needs or other outside factors.
6. Ability to work nights and weekends on an as needed basis.
7. Skill in the proper and safe operation of all equipment and properties.
8. Must have the ability to use a Windows-based computer and the knowledge and skill of MS Office
Suite.
V. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
- U. S. Citizen.
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older at the date of appointment.
3. Michigan Driver's License, valid without a record of suspension or revocation in any state –
possess or ability to obtain by date of hire.
4. Must complete and pass pre-employment health and drug testing and periodic drug testing as
required.
The City of St. Ignace is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000-$49,000 Plus Benefits
