Assistant Park Manager- Christian Park

Full Job Description

Position is responsible for the overall management of programs, services, facilities, and personnel at designated park location in the absence of the Park Manager. Work related activities may incorporate all facets of recreational programming and service delivery.

Requirements

Assists in designing and implementing recreational programs in the core service areas of aquatics, sports and fitness, the arts, youth and family programs, seniors, special needs and day camp programs, may have aquatic duties depending on the park location.

Assists in the development and management of all fiscal resources, contracts and partnerships for the park.

Oversees and assists in coordinating a volunteer community park advisory council.

Assists the Manager in the training and professional development of personnel at park location.

Assists in the assessment of the recreational needs of the community, plans, designs, implement's and evaluates programs and services at location.

Interacts with a volunteer advisory council representative of the neighborhood and user groups to the park facility.

Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and advising on-site personnel, volunteers and contractors.

Assists in the development of the budgetary needs of the recreation services to be provided.

Projects, monitors and adjusts spending and revenue to best meet the goals and performance measurements of the park location.

Participates in the ordering and purchasing of supplies, materials and equipment for the park location.

Assists in monitoring and evaluating needed improvements, repairs, or changes to the resources of the park location to best meet the needs of the community.

Assists in coordinating the training and monitoring of adherence to department policy and procedure at park location.

Assists in managing the customer service relations at the park location including all forms of communication with the public, marketing of programs and service.

Processes customer inquires and complaints, training and monitoring on site staff related to customer service skills.

Responsible for proper collection and depositing of revenues.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or four (4) years experience (or equivalent combination of education & experience) in Recreation or related field. Ability to work productively under general supervision. Must be self-motivated and dependable. Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills. Must be customer service oriented. Licenses/Certifications required: Ability to obtain: CPR and First Aid Teaching Certificate, Indiana Public Passengers Chauffeurs License, NYSCA Clinician Certification and Prefer CPRP (Certified Parks & Recreation Professional).

Additional Information

Assistant Park Managers are required to exercise occasional independent judgment. This position operates in an isolated condition and may be without direct on-site supervision. The Assistant Park Manager is responsible for the daily operations of all activities when the Park Manager is not present. Requires direct regular interaction with the community, public officials and various city, state and local officials, in an independent atmosphere. The Assistant Park Manager may be instructed to communicate directly with the media and represent the department through the media or at public meetings/events. Requires monitoring of all on site activities for compliance with agency policy as well as local and state laws. Will occasionally interact with other divisions, departments and agencies to maintain adequate resources and services on site.