Recreation/Park Facility Manager II (12401, Grade 24)

About the position

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner is seeking a Recreation/Park Facility Manager II to fill an opening within our Special Programs Division. This position will perform day-to-day management operations duties, coordinate assignments (including special projects), and set and evaluate program standards to assess effectiveness for Seniors 60 & better. The selected candidate must be creative, customer service oriented and able to work well in a team environment. Please note the above salary range indicates earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs varied professional facility and recreation management work in managing the day-to-day operations and programs of senior activity centers.
• Directly supervises two career employees and several intermittent/part-time employees.
• Develops advertising programs and community outreach to publicize, coordinates and markets facility services and promotes attendance.
• Manages and updates facility webpage for timely and accurate information of programs, classes, events, services and hours of operation.
• Manages and coordinates an operating budget which includes a revenue producing facility and programs.
• Prepares annual budget request, controls expenditures in accordance with approved budget and provides analysis and recommends alignment of funds for annual budget submission.
• Monitors revenue-producing programs and activities; procures equipment and merchandise.
• Manages the processing and maintenance of a variety of administrative records.
• Provides assistance and general customer service to visitors.
• Attends professional seminars to identify new programs, methods and equipment.
• Serves on the overall Senior Services Team.
• Serves as Chair of assigned senior county-wide special events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Facility Management, Recreation Management, Education, Business Administration, Physical Education, Communication, Leisure Services, or any related field.
• Two years of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, leisure services, or area of required specialty.
• One year as a facility manager, program coordinator or supervisor.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.
• Some positions may require valid operating licenses or certifications related to assignment.
• Pass Commission medical exam.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of facility management, recreation management, leisure services, event planning, program planning, and programming for seniors.
• Skill in supervising staff including assigning or reviewing tasks, setting work schedules, and evaluating completed work.
• Skill in problem solving and communication to understand and express information effectively.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with contacts in a businesslike, customer service-oriented manner.