Park Manager

City of Hialeah Municipal Government•Sacramento, CA

1d•$34,493 - $69,441•Onsite

About The Position

A Park Manager, under general supervision, plans and develops a community recreational program. Organizes, supervises, and directs a community center; adult and youth groups, sports leagues, playgrounds, athletic programs, games, crafts, and special events. Supervises and directs full and part-time employees. This is a professional and supervisory position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of any recreational facility. Plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates existing recreational programs and activities of the assigned facility. Assists in implementing new recreational programs and activities for all segments, groups of age, and interest levels. Assesses employees’ performances and prepares evaluations, recommends and develops training as needed. Performs inspections of the assigned facility; checks operations, conditions, safety, and security of equipment and facilities. Keeps records and prepares reports. Prepares schedules and work assignments for employees. Makes public contacts in an effort to promote, market, and advertise recreational programs and activities and assists representatives of other groups in developing and extending recreational programs and activities. Supports operations by handling telephone inquiries, greeting visitors, and providing information. Coordinates periodic maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. Manages and performs general maintenance and clean-up duties at the park which include, but not limited to, the emptying of trash receptacles, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, wiping down tables, chairs, and other furnishings, replenishing toilet paper and hand towels, and cleaning concession area, restrooms, and fields. Enforces safety and other facility rules and regulations; administers first aid as required. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of community recreational activities and their administration.
Ability to promote, program and execute an activity in a broad phase of the program.
Ability to cooperate with public and private groups and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with subordinates and to promote and maintain high morale and enthusiasm.
Good judgment and the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
Work involves working indoors and outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
Work involves sitting and standing for long periods of time.
Work involves frequent typing, walking and bending, lifting and stooping for short periods of time.
Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 30 pounds.
Be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident of the United States.
18 years of age or older.
All applicants must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited school/institution AND (1) year of paid work experience as an Assistant Park Manager or receive a satisfactory score on the Civil Service examination; OR Bachelor degree in Recreation or Physical Education, Sports Management, Public Administration or other related field AND (6) months of paid recreational experience.
Possession of a valid Florida driver license.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily operations of any recreational facility.
Planning, coordinating, directing and evaluating existing recreational programs and activities of assigned facility.
Assisting in implementing new recreational programs and activities for all segments, groups of age and interest levels.
Planning, assigning, supervising and evaluating the work of full-time, part-time staff, volunteers, and contracted vendors.
Assessing employees’ performances and preparing evaluations, recommending and developing training as needed.
Performing inspections of assigned facility; checking operations, conditions, safety and security of equipment and facilities.
Keeping records and preparing reports.
Preparing schedules and work assignments for employees.
Making public contacts in an effort to promote, market, and advertise recreational programs and activities and assisting representatives of other groups in developing and extending recreational programs and activities.
Supporting operations by handling telephone inquiries, greeting visitors, and providing information.
Coordinating periodic maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.
Managing and performing general maintenance and clean up duties at the park which include, but not limited to, the emptying of trash receptacles, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping down tables, chairs and other furnishings, replenishing toilet paper and hand towels, and cleaning concession area, restrooms and fields.
Enforcing safety and other facility rules and regulations; administering first aid as required.
Performing related duties as required.