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CITY OF SAGINAW
                                        DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

                                                       2024-2025


                                                 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, 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 is also in charge of 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 Switchyard Food Truck Park, 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 Supervisor manage the Senior Services Division which includes all senior center
         programs/classes, special events, luncheons, craft fairs, field trips, activities, membership, and sponsorships
         for our senior adult community.





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