JOB
Do you enjoy collaborating with a dynamic team??Are you creative in planning and implementing programs and events? If this sounds like you, come join us on the Enterprise Team at Montgomery County Parks in Wheaton, MD. Montgomery Parks is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional Facility Manager to oversee the Wheaton Sports Pavilion and the Wheaton Miniature Train Station and Carousel. The Facility Manager will oversee the Wheaton Miniature Train Station and Carousel and the Wheaton Sports Pavilion. This position will manage the daily operations, camps, programs, rentals, and special events at the Wheaton Sports Pavilion– a covered synthetic turf field lined for field sports such as soccer and lacrosse. The Facility Manager will also be responsible for staff supervision (Train & Carousel staff, Sports Pavilion staff, instructors, and camp staff), facility and equipment maintenance; creating, implementing, and providing oversight for programs, camps, and special events; administration; facility budget preparation and oversight; marketing; and customer service.Visit our website to learn more about the Wheaton Sports Pavilion: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-regional-park/wheaton-sports-pavilion/Visit our website to learn more about the Wheaton Miniature Train and Carousel: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-regional-park/wheaton-miniature-train/For more information about Montgomery Parks Enterprise Division, go to https://montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/enterprise/The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of more than 850 employees, 419 parks, and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC, metro area. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What the job will involve: Manages the daily facility operations of the Wheaton Train & Carousel and Wheaton Sports Pavilion.Helps develop and implement long-term goals and operational procedures (e.g. hours, rules, safety, etc.).Oversees programming (camps, programs, rentals, and special events) at Wheaton Sports Pavilion and Miniature Train. Review and approve instructor payments. Conduct research to identify trends or seek information that would be useful to develop programs and evaluate them. Assist with program registrations for camps and programs at the Wheaton Sports Pavilion.Supervises designated staff. Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates seasonal staff to assist with operations, camps, and programs. Ensure all staff receive various training (CPR/First Aid; Defensive Driving; Customer Service; Youth Camp Standards, etc.). Conducts performance appraisals.Coordinates schedules for facility rentals, parties, and camps at the Wheaton Train & Carousel and Wheaton Sports Pavilion.Manages customer service activities at the facilities. Set a positive example for employees ensuring customers are treated in a prompt, professional, respectful manner.Prepares budget formulation of the Wheaton Train & Carousel and Wheaton Sports Pavilion regarding projected revenues and expenditures. Responsible for regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures within approved budget and reporting them to Management. Prepare financial reports and recommendations of fees. Coordinates maintenance and repairs of equipment and facilities.Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as cash reports (collects and deposits revenues); records facility inventory (tools, office supplies, resale, etc.); approves staff timecards; documents maintenance needs and staff schedules.Works on project planning and facility improvements.Assists with marketing the facility. Works with marketing staff to promote facilities and amenities through various media outlets, including social media (Facebook, websites); assists with preparation of marketing materials such as brochures and flyers. Review and monitor facility websites for needed changes and updates by the marketing department.Coordinates annual safety inspections to ensure the Wheaton Miniature Train & Carousel complies with Maryland Amusement Ride Regulations (DLLR).Important Skills and Characteristics: Ability to effectively communicate and lead a team of people.Ability to synthesize data and transform it into coherent strategic work plans.Demonstrate ability to manage complex problems.Superb written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in office software (MS Office), software for planning, scheduling, communicating (email), word processing, collecting and reporting data, preparing presentations, and researching information.Proven ability to approach and interact with people of all backgrounds and the ability to think collaboratively with various members of the organization.Comprehensive knowledge of recreational facility management, safety and health regulations, budgeting principles, program and special event planning, procurement practices, cash handling, etc.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Class Specification: Recreation/Park Facility Manager I - 1857May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.Working Conditions: Works inside and outside an assigned facility which may operate seven days per week. Works extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays. On-call to respond to emergency situations as required. Incumbents in this class must frequently remain in a stationary position, operate motor vehicles, communicate and exchange information with internal staff and the public, be able to see for short and long distances, and occasionally lift equipment and other items weighing up to 49 pounds and ascend and descend ladders and stairs.DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
