PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY MANAGER - en Town of Summerville
Town of Summerville · Summerville, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Summerville
JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, the Facility Manager manages and performs the efficient and effective management of the facility. This includes providing well maintained park facilities, staff scheduling and supervision, facility scheduling and reservations, and program creation, registration, implementation, and supervision. Provides support for special events and other park activities as needed. Requires evening, weekend and holiday work, and “On call” status for emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manages and participates in the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation and performance improvement of full-time and part-time personnel as assigned.
- Maintains the park schedule, which will include multiple programs, events, or rentals occurring at once.
- Plans, organizes and implements specialized recreation activities, including but not limited to youth sport leagues, tournaments, clinics, specialty camps, festivals etc.
- Delivers exceptional customer service by responding to public inquiries, suggestions, complaints, and requests regarding the department's facilities and services.
- Executes the fiscal duties of the Parks operations including the research, planning, recommendations, creation and management of the facilities' budget.
- Procures necessary equipment for above programs.
- Responsible for locating volunteer coaches and referees.
- Ensures the safety of all programs, activity and event participants and providers by following Town and department policies and procedures and monitoring participants’ activities.
- Monitor weather and field conditions, postponing or canceling games as necessary, in an effort to minimize the chance of serious injury/damage to players or fields.
- Provide basic first aid and/or contact emergency personnel.
- Processes payments for program registration and facility rentals.
- Assigns daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to work crew; provides oversight for assigned tasks.
- Ensures routine inspections of the facility are conducted and appropriately documented, to include inspections for safety hazards and cleanliness.
- Maintains inventory of all necessary supplies required for operation of the facility.
- Provides accurate information to Marketing and Events Manager and Town PIO for news releases and website/social media updates.
- Assists Marketing and Events Manager as needed with special events.
- Uses a variety of athletic preparation equipment including chalk line marker, paint machine, irrigation system etc.
- Operates various types of machinery and equipment such as a tractor, utility vehicle, or mower.
- Uses power tools such as drills, saws, and other powered implements safely and responsibly.
- Coordinates with Town departments and officials to effectively communicate information about Town programs and events.
- Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities; reviews status of work; exchanges information and resolves problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.
- Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, supply lists, or other documents.
- Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
- Operates a personal computer and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
- Performs other related duties as required.
To perform this job successfully, an indivdual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. |
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management, business management, or related areas, and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in parks and recreation or related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be computer literate, skilled with Microsoft Office products and possess the ability to learn software used by the Town. Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification preferred. Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of the Parks & Recreation department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Facility Manager.
- Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Knowledge of the principles of facility management.
- Knowledge of the technical terminology used within the department.
- Knowledge of proper English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and technology; skill in the use of computers for word and data processing.
- Knowledge of how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals, and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
- Knowledge of how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
- Skill in organization, technical work, and human relations.
- Skill in applying extreme attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence.
- Knowledge and ability to safely use and operate power tools or equipment.
- Ability to interact with the community, specifically customers to schedule rentals and program registrations, and participate in discussions to gather information for improving the services provided.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
- Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and deal with the public in a professional manner.
- Ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.
- Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
- Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
- Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
- Ability to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 30 pounds).
Additional Information
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
SC Retirement System
401k deferred compensation
457 deferred compensations
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Holiday Leave (12 holidays)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Longevity Program
Other Voluntary Insurance
The Town of Summerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and hire employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), age, political affiliation or disability, except when physical condition is a bona fide occupational qualification, and any other status protected by federal or state law.
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