Ben Bolock Email and Phone Number

I helped manage an operational budget of over $2.6 million, staff of over 30, and have supervised over 100 activities, events, and programs. I was part of a team that developed policies; I prepared monthly and annual reports and recruit professional staff. I facilitated community outreach, partnerships, and public relations. Other responsibilities include evaluating staff, spearheading department communications, and coaching, instructing, and training.

Five months after I was hired as a Recreation Coordinator I was promoted to Operations and Facilities Manager. In this position I was directly responsible for a 4 hundred thousand dollar operating budget. I hired, trained and led 4 full-time frontline staff. I worked closely with the maintenance department coordinating facility and fitness equipment work requests for 4 facilities. I was accountable for all funds and registrations incoming and outgoing through the department. I administered local information systems and maintained and developed the department’s page on the city website. I was accountable for janitorial, personal trainer and multiple building contracts.

My duties as a Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Specialist were essentially the same. My duties consisted of hiring and documenting progress for 10-20 contracted instructors. I was responsible for all youth and adult sports leagues. I hired led and tracked progress for 8 part-time staff and assisted in monitoring progress for a “play and learn” preschool. I managed a commercial concession stand and was responsible for all corporate food contracts. As a Recreation Specialist I was responsibility for hosting a full – time seasonal intern from the local University (Shepherd University). Other responsibilities were developing new programs, assisting in designing of seasonal program guide, leading main revenue events and facilitating partnerships with local organizations and businesses.

I was hired as a Director straight out of college. In this position I led 14 part-time staff, managed department facilities including an outdoor pool. I was the liaison between the city and other league organizations and I developed a thriving after school program. I attended and spoke at city council meetings.