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CITY OF SAGINAW
                                        DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

                                                       2020-2021


         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 and Economic Development, 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 and Economic Development 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. 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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