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Salary: $79,955.20 - $93,267.20 Annually
Location : Parks & Recreation, City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1276 o.c.
Department: Parks and Recreation Administration
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY INFORMATION
$79,955.20 - $93,267.20 Annually

• Starting Salary: $79,955.20
• After Six Months of Successful Employment: $85,217.60
• After One Year of Successful Employment: $86,881.60
• Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment.

NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the Facility Manager is a full-time position responsible for managing the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. The facility includes gymnasiums, pools, fitness space, activity rooms, a Senior Center, a climbing wall, a play area, and a walking track. The Facility Manager provides leadership across all aspects of facility operations and directly manages our Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor, Guest Services Supervisor, Building Maintenance, and part-time rental and building supervisor staff. The focus of the position is to maintain and improve the overall operation of the Recreation Center.
This employee will work independently, with periodic reviews to ensure adherence to the City of Livonia's policies and procedures. Will work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, and perform related duties as assigned.
Illustrative Examples of Work:

• Oversee finance operations for the Recreation Center, which include budget, accounts payable, receivable, purchases, and cost recovery
• Supervise part-time building supervisors and five full-time staff members directly related to the operation of the Recreation Center
• Ensure all Recreation Center employees go through department-approved training
• Develop and implement training programs for Building Supervisors
• Handle all department computer technology purchases, problems, and updates
• Attend Parks and Recreation Commission and Council meetings, as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
By closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
2. Possess a bachelor's degree with major course work in parks and recreation administration, commercial recreation, facility management, or a closely related field; and
3. Have a minimum of three years experience operating/managing a public recreation facility; and
4. Certified Park and Recreation Profession certification preferred or attainable within one year of employment; and
5. Have computer experience with Civic Rec and Microsoft Office preferred.

NOTE: Candidates must present their bachelor's degree at time of application.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview - 100%*
*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds ten, an evaluation will be made and the ten applicants with the most relevant combination of education, experience, and training will be invited to the interview.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to:

• Effectively lead and motivate staff while fostering teamwork and accountability
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts and percentages
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Plan, organize, and direct multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Analyze complex issues and develop practical solutions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Knowledge of:

• Recreation programming, wellness, and community engagement

NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to four personal business days each year.
There are fourteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between four plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.
DENTAL & VISION
Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 13% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $100 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $125 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.
JACK E. KIRKSEY RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP
All regular employees are eligible for a complimentary membership to the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. Employees may also pay the difference in cost to upgrade their membership to add additional members of their household.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01
Do you possess a bachelor's degree with major coursework in parks and recreation administration, commercial recreation, facility management, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a minimum of three years of experience operating/managing a public recreation facility?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a Park and Recreation Profession Certification or can you obtain one within one year of employment?

• Yes, I have a Park and Recreation Profession Certification.
• Yes, I can obtain a Park and Recreation Profession Certification within one year of employment.
• No, I don't have nor can I obtain a Park and Recreation Profession Certification within one year of employment.

04
Do you have computer experience with the following?

• Civic Rec
• Microsoft Office
• Both Civic Rec & Microsoft Office
• None of the above

Required Question