Assistant Park Manager

Wildplay; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WildPlay is seeking an Assistant Park Manager in Canada to support the Park Manager in daily operations, guest experience, and staff development. The role emphasizes mentorship, hands-on leadership, and exposure to budgeting and marketing activities within a fast-paced adventure park setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of frontline service experience, supervisory capabilities, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ frontline experience in a service-related industry.
• Supervisory or leadership experience with a team of frontline staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and risk management awareness.
• Enthusiasm for growth and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Guest Experience: Maintain guest service standards, risk management, and professional conduct.
• Leadership Development: Shadow Park Manager, participate in performance management, and mentor staff.
• Human Resources & Training: Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and scheduling staff; contribute to training.
• Marketing: Manage in-park marketing materials, signage, and promotional assets; support event content.
• Business Development & Administration: Support cash handling, reporting, budgeting, and local sales efforts.

Skills

Frontline service experience

Supervisory/Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Risk management awareness

Problem-solving

Growth mindset

Education

Post-secondary education in business/tourism/HR

Tools

HR systems

Scheduling software

Booking platforms

Job description

Assistant Park Manager

Reports To: Park Manager

The Assistant Park Manager plays a vital role in supporting the Park Manager and is actively developed through hands‑on experience and mentorship to prepare for future leadership opportunities.

With a strong focus on learning, the Assistant Park Manager gains exposure to financial planning, staff development, and daily operations, enabling them to take on larger responsibilities. They will also play an active role in supporting the training and development of the park’s frontline team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Operations & Guest Experience:

• Ensure adherence to WildPlay’s guest service, risk management, and employee conduct standards.

• Lead by example, modeling professionalism and high-quality guest engagement.

• Step into operational roles as needed to support the team.

• Address guest concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction.

Human Resources & Training:

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring staff.

• Develop and maintain staff schedules to meet operational needs.

• Deliver or support training sessions and ongoing staff development.

• Collaborate with the Park Manager on performance management for all staff.

Marketing:

• Display and maintain all in‑park marketing materials, ensuring clarity and consistency.

• Request replacements and update signage or promotional assets when damaged or outdated.

• Coordinate pickups and delivery of marketing materials from vendors as needed.

• Capture photos/videos and support in‑park social content during events, when requested.

Business Development & Administration:

• Support financial and administrative tasks, including cash management, reporting, and budget tracking.

• Contribute to local sales and marketing efforts to drive revenue.

• Participate in park operations planning, including scheduling and event coordination.

Leadership Development:

• Take on increasing responsibilities for larger‑scale planning and decision‑making.

• Shadow the Park Manager in financial, operational, and strategic meetings.

• Gain experience in managing risk and compliance, including inspections and regulatory adherence.

• Serve as the acting Park Manager during their absence.

Qualifications, Exp erience & Skills

Required:

• Minimum 2 years’ frontline experience in a service‑related industry.

• Supervisory or leadership experience with a team of frontline staff.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities and risk management awareness.

• Enthusiasm for growth and leadership development.

Preferred:

• Post‑secondary education in business, tourism, or human resources.

• Familiarity with adventure tourism or WildPlay operations.

• Experience with scheduling, HR systems, and booking/reservation platforms.

Work Schedule:

Full‑time, seasonal work with a flexible schedule based on business needs. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is typical.

About WildPlay:

We are a fast‑paced, values‑driven company operating sustainable adventure parks in North America. Join us in delivering extraordinary guest experiences while advancing your career in an exciting and supportive environment.

Mission Statement

Evolve the Human – We exist to help people be brave enough to change their world.