Mark Olson Email & Phone Number

Oceanside, California, United States

Manager- Parks and Recreation Division

Carlsbad, California

Certified Park and Recreation professional with area oversight and management of diverse staff dedicated to providing high-quality recreational facilities and programs to the citizens and visitors to the City of Carlsbad.▪ Supervise 10 full-time staff (4 Recreation Supervisors, 4 Recreation Coordinators, 2 Recreation Specialists) and 100+ part-time staff (16 Preschool instructors, 15 Facility Specialists, 15 Sr. Recreation Leaders, 35 Recreation Leaders, 5 Office Specialists, 5 Transportation Specialists). ▪ Oversight of maintenance and programming at 4 Recreation Centers, 10 parks, tennis courts.▪ Manage lease agreement with NRG Energy for use of inner portion of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Oversee vessel inspections and permit sales.▪ Oversight of the citywide youth camp program with nearly 1,000 children enrolled.▪ Department liaison to City Senior Commission.▪ Secured and managed $275,000.00 in grants.▪ Member of the Carlsbad's Homeless Response Team.▪ Oversight of recruitment and interviews for more than 100 full-time and part-time vacancies.

Carlsbad, California

Management and oversight responsibility for the City of Carlsbad's new Award winning Alga Norte Community Park and Aquatics Center. Direct oversight for 6 full-time park and recreation professionals, and 100+ part-time and seasonal staff members. Successfully operated public municipal Park and Recreational facility by recovering 104% of annual operations budget in excess of $1.5M.

Poway, California

Responsible for operational and technical management of Olympic-size aquatics facility including maintenance, repairs, and monitoring of pool chemistry with an annual attendance in excess of 100,000. Key duties included the development and implementation of over 700 annual groups swim lessons, coordinate facility usage with resident, non-resident, and school swim, water polo and dive teams throughout the year. Coordinate the usage, maintenance, and operations of over 25 city-owned sports fields for over 25 youth and adult sports organizations resulting in over 20,000 reservation hours annually. Serve as board member and staff representative for local sports association responsible for coordinating all athletic events in city facilities.

Poway, Ca

Key duties included the development and implementation of over 700 annual groups swim lessons. Create community outreach programs in order to reach underserved diverse populations through senior recreation classes and scholarship programs. Coordinated several community-wide special events including annual 4th of July Fireworks celebration. Reached out to corporations to develop lasting partnerships through event sponsorship opportunities and volunteer efforts.

Poway, Ca

Responsible for operational and technical management of Olympic-size aquatics facility including maintenance, repairs, and monitoring of pool chemistry with an annual attendance in excess of 100,000. Developed teen volunteer program, recruiting and training over 180 volunteers representing the coordination of over 6000 community service hours. Served City-Council appointed Teen Issues Committee as staff representative.

Poway, Ca

Assist with the planning and implementation of over 650 learn-to-swim classes and private lessons. Coordinate the recruitment and training of new staff members. Responsible for the upkeep of all mechanical equipment for a state of the art Olympic-sized aquatic facility. Ensure that all the patrons received the highest levels of service while maintaining a safe recreational facility.