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CITY OF SAGINAW

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
2019-2020

COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Community Services Department is responsible for the promotion, organization, implementation and
evaluation of a wide variety of recreational and leisure programs for youth, adults and senior adults in the
community. These programs and facilities include: the operation of the Recreation Center, Community
Center, Senior Citizen's Center (Log Cabin), Aquatic Center, educational/recreational programs,
health/fitness programs, special events/concerts, adult athletics, youth camps, field usage agreements with
youth associations and facility reservations.
The Recreation Center includes four multi-purpose activity rooms, a full-size gymnasium, a performance
area, a fully equipped fitness center and weight room, restroom/locker/shower facilities and a racquetball
court. The Recreation Center also offers room rentals and very low-cost annual membership opportunities.

The Aquatic Center includes a six-lane lap pool, a large water slide, a zero-grade children’s play area with a
water playground, a small train slide, several spray features, two group pavilions, showers/lockers/restroom
facilities, a concession stand and plenty of shade. The Aquatic Center also offers pool and pavilion rentals
and very low-cost annual membership opportunities.

The Community Services Department is staffed by the Director of Community Services, a Recreation
Services Manager, a Recreation Services Supervisor, two Senior Center Supervisors (one full-time and one
part-time), six part-time Customer Service Associates at the Recreation Center, 38 seasonal Aquatic Center
employees (1 pool manager, 2 head lifeguards, 27 lifeguards and 8 customer service associates), and 16
seasonal Summer Camp Counselors.
The Director of Community Services is responsible for the administration and long/short range planning for
the department. This position is the staff liaison with the Keep Saginaw Beautiful Committee between the
Committee and the City of Saginaw. This position is an Ex-Officio Board of Director with the Saginaw
Chamber of Commerce and is the liaison between the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Saginaw.
The Director also manages the City web site, city newsletter, City Facebook, City Twitter, City LinkedIn, the
digital display sign, is the City of Saginaw Wellness Coordinator, and manages and distributes
communication releases to both the media/press and to our residents who subscribe to the email alert
system. The Director also produces the Employee Newsletter which focuses on City Information, the
promotion of Wellness and Professional Development. The Director manages the City janitorial contract as
well as works with local Eagle Scouts and resident groups on beautification efforts.

The Recreation Services Manager manages the Recreation Services Division which includes all recreation
programs, special events, youth recreation camps and aquatic activities, programs and services. This
position is responsible for the supervision of the Recreation Center, Aquatic Center and Community Center.
This position also plans and manages all athletic leagues and tournaments which include adult softball, adult
basketball and adult volleyball.

The Recreation Services Supervisor plans all recreational/leisure programs and classes, special events,
youth recreation camps and all aquatic activities, programs and services. This position is also responsible
for managing all class instructors, contract labor, camp counselors, and seasonal aquatic staff.

The Senior Center Supervisors manage the Senior Services Division which includes all senior center
programs/classes, special events, luncheons, craft fairs, field trips and activities for our senior adult
community.
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