Recreation Center Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $43,314.00 - $51,977.00 Annually
Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 3051-14R
Department: Parks and Recreation - Playgrounds 2534
Division: Bridge City 2534-065
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Kind of Work
Under the general direction of a Recreation Administrator and Recreation Zone Manager, this employee is responsible for providing supervision and direction over all activities and staff at a recreation center. This position supervises and manages the overall operations of a recreation center and surrounding grounds. Evaluates facility in terms of needed supplies, equipment, and personnel. Employee is responsible for providing a budget based on the pre-determined funding available for the year and for tracking expenditures and operating facility within the budget limits. Promotes, schedules, coordinates and supervises athletic programs offered by the respective center for children ages 5 to 19 years of age, to include complete operation of all tournaments assigned to facility. Performs various supervisory duties to include: assigning, instructing, and reviewing work of subordinates, to include evaluating assigned subordinates to assure quality levels are maintained in all areas. Performs related duties as required. Employee will be required to work a flexible schedule which may include working on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Must meet ONE of the following three options:
1. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish and at least one (1) year of full-time experience (or two (2) years of part-time experience) working in the Department of Parks & Recreation at or above the level of Recreation Center Supervisor, Assistant.
OR
2. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; plus, two (2) years of paid, verifiable work experience at a park or recreation facility, indicating ability to oversee daily playground activities (e.g., athletics and/or maintenance), with at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
OR
3. Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation or Physical Education.
Proof of qualifying education is required.
Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
Rating of Training and Experience weighted 100%. Applicants should supply, in their applications, complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience, including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of previous employers, and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification, and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO. 3051-14R
DATE: 08/31/07
AMENDED: 10/05/18
RE-OPENED: 06/12/26
Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
01
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02
Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.

• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

03
Select the option that describes your highest level of education.

• Some High School
• High School Diploma/GED Certificate
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor of Philosophy

04
Have you completed a Bachelor's or higher degree with major course work in Recreation or Physical Education?

• Yes
• No

05
Which of the following Playground/Recreation certifications have you completed?

• The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
• The Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
• The Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE)
• None of the above

06
The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials. For College Education, you must provide your official college transcripts and/or original college diploma. For High School Education, you must provide your original high school diploma or transcript. If you are claiming any additional educational credits or licenses on your application, please submit original, official proof of those credentials as well. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information IMMEDIATELY. For college transcripts, the College or University may mail them to: Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn: Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St., Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR The College or University may email the official transcripts to jeffjobs@jeffparish.net. For college and/or high school diplomas, the original, official diploma must be brought into one of the Personnel Offices. Failure to submit Official Transcripts/Diplomas will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

07
In processing Recreation Center Supervisor applications, please note that education is used for both screening purposes and credit purposes when scoring candidates on the Rating of Training & Experience. You must submit proof of your education to the Personnel Department office, in order to receive credit for it. If you think you may have previously submitted your proof of education, you may contact us to verify that we have it.Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

08
How many months and/or years of full-time or part-time experience do you have working in the Department of Parks & Recreation at or above the level of Recreation Center Supervisor, Assistant?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

09
How many months and/or years of Paid, Verifiable work experience do you have at a park or recreation facility, indicating ability to oversee daily playground activities (e.g., athletics and/or maintenance)?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

10
How many months and/or years of your paid, verifiable work experience at a park or recreation facility included experience in a supervisor capacity?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

11
Describe your Paid, Verifiable work experience at a park or recreation facility, indicating ability to oversee daily playground activities (e.g., athletics and/or maintenance). Include details of your supervisory duties while at the park or recreation facility. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
12
Which of the following options best describes the type of Activity Planning experience you have? Activity Planning includes scheduling, promoting, and coordinating activities, programs, or events and overseeing the participation in activities, programs, or events.

• Activity Planning job duties are NOT APPLICABLE to my work experience.
• I have performed Activity Planning job duties SPECIFICALLY in the field of Recreation, Leisure Services, and/or Physical Education (for example, at a community center, public park, gymnasium, school athletics program, recreational facility, etc.).
• I have performed Activity Planning job duties in a field OTHER THAN Recreation, Leisure Services, and/or Physical Education.

13
Please describe, in detail, the Activity Planning duties you have performed for present/previous employers. List the name(s) of the employer(s) where you performed these duties and the dates of your employment with them. If you do not list where you performed these duties, you will not be given credit for this experience. If Activity Planning job duties are not applicable to your work experience, write N/A in the space below.
14
Which of the following options best describes the type of Supervisory experience you have? Supervisory experience includes establishing work schedules or assigning duties to staff, training staff, setting performance standards, and evaluating performance.

• Supervisory job duties are NOT APPLICABLE to my work experience.
• I have performed Supervisory job duties SPECIFICALLY in the field of Recreation, Leisure Services, and/or Physical Education (for example, at a community center, public park, gymnasium, school athletics program, recreational facility, etc.).
• I have performed Supervisory job duties in a field OTHER THAN Recreation, Leisure Services, and/or Physical Education.

15
Please describe, in detail, the Supervisory duties you have performed for present/previous employers. List the name(s) of the employer(s) where you performed these duties and the dates of your employment with them. If you do not list where you performed these duties, you will not be given credit for this experience. If Supervisory job duties are no