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CITY OF SAGINAW

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
2022-2023

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, internal and external newsletters (3), Social Media (Facebook,
Twitter, 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, Boys
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.

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