Zoe Manhire

Recreation Professional

Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District

04.1998 - Current

EVENTS & RECREATION MANAGER 2023-Current Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of family friendly events, as well as comprehensive fitness, recreation, and wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles. Responsible for supervising, scheduling, and developing staff in Recreation, Aquatic Fitness, Fitness, and Event Departments. Supervise and mentor the Aquatic Supervisor. Maintain current training programs and certifications for recreation and fitness staff, resulting in improved employee performance and patron experience. Implement effective budget management strategies to reduce operational costs and bring in new revenue through sponsorship sales for programs and events. Collaborate with local organizations to promote community engagement and participation in recreational activities and events. Develop and maintain positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport. Foster a positive work environment through effective communication and team building initiatives among staff members. Monitor and evaluate program performance to determine value and quality. Collaborate with outside health and wellness agencies to create and execute events, programs, and workshops on various topics. Coordinate with Marketing Department on efforts to promote events, recreation, fitness and wellness programs.
RECREATION YOUTH LEADER 2016-2023 Ongoing development of positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff. Plan and lead engaging enrichment activities for K - 5th grade Afterschool program. Provide behavior support for preschool, childcare, and afterschool programs when needed. Model positive behavior and problem solving skills to co workers. Substitute teach preschool when needed. When program was offered, led enrichment activities for grant funded free middle school aged afterschool program. Also under a grant funded position, scheduled, ordered and made healthy snacks for preschool and afterschool programs.
PATRON RELATIONS SPECIALIST 2015-2023 Operate front desk and provide quality customer service when needed at Sunset Pool, Bob Chisholm Community Center, and SRC. This includes: answering phones, registering patrons for programs, scheduling facility rentals, verifying and creating patron insurance benefit program, selling merchandise, passes and entry fees.
FITNESS & HEALTH INSTRUCTOR 2014-Current Teach a variety of classes including therapeutic water fitness classes, diabetes prevention, yoga and mindfulness to youth and adults. Substitute for other fitness classes both dry-land and aquatic.
GRANTWRITER 2003-2007 Developed an annual comprehensive grant seeking plan. Created a working list of funders from a variety of sources. Followed up on reports, evaluations and reports to grant funders. Sought out and partnered with local cities, community businesses, organizations, government, and school districts when grants required including collaborating on a grant with City for Seaside to build the Skate Park. Built and maintained budget for SEPRD Foundation and worked with board on grant seeking and funding opportunities.
RECREATION MANAGER 2000-2006 Managed and developed recreation programs, staff and operations for Seaside Youth Center, Bob Chisholm Community Center and Sunset Pool Gym. Built and maintained annual budgets for youth, adult and senior programs including; preschool, afterschool, summer camps, community classes, outdoor recreation, special events, sports, leagues, and fitness. Facilitated monthly trainings to develop staff to their full potential. Scheduled and approved time sheets. Prepared and managed all recreation contracts of instructors, community childcare, recreation services, umpires, referees, facilities and field use. Attended community meetings and promoted recreation, aquatic programs and special events. Reported weekly to General Manager, Human Resource Manager and monthly to SEPRD Board. Collaborated with other managers on many projects including capital expansions, fundraisers, and new programs.
EVENT & MARKETING COORDINATOR 1998-2000, 2007-2009 Planned and implemented a variety of small and large scale community and fundraising events. Pursued and handled all entertainment and sponsorship sales contracts. Coordinated logistics and staffing/volunteer plan for each event. Built and maintained annual special event and marketing budget. Developed a volunteer retention program with over 50 community volunteers using a 3 R's system( Recruit, Reward, Retention). Distributed evaluations and surveys to participants at events and complied results. Responsible for a comprehensive marketing plan for district-wide programs and events including; branding, producing and designing print media, writing public service announcements, establishing advertising contracts with local media, visitors guides and magazines. Attended weekly community meetings, led marketing presentations to businesses and organizations.

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Recreation Professional

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Bachelor of Science - Fine Art, Art Administration, Recreation & Events

High School Diploma -

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Recreation Professional

Bachelor of Science - Fine Art, Art Administration, Recreation & Events

High School Diploma -

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