Assistant Facility Manager (11668, Grade 20)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Glenn Dale (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Health coverage

Deferred compensation plan

Retirement plan

Work-life programs

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) seeks an Assistant Facility Manager for the Prince George’s Trap & Skeet Center. You will help manage operations, maintenance, and programs, applying technical expertise to develop revenue-generating activities and diverse sports and recreation offerings for all ages.

Ideal candidates will lead staff, coordinate with divisions, monitor budgets, and contribute to promotional strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
• One year of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, leisure services, or related area.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted (total 5 years).
• Valid driver’s license.
• May require operating license or certifications (First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard, etc.) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing facility operations, developing procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Supervise intermittent staff, recruit, train, evaluate, and schedule work; counsel employees on performance.
• Coordinate maintenance with divisions and staff for proper operation of facility systems.
• Monitor customer service, train staff, and ensure professional, timely service.
• Assist in managing operating budget and revenue-focused programming; prepare annual projections and financial reports.
• Assist in developing marketing strategies to promote attendance and facility usage.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Shotgun sports knowledge

Tournament coordination

Retail pro shop management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation

5 years combined education/experience

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency providing land use planning; stewardship of natural, cultural, and historic resources; and delivery of recreation programs to the communities it serves. M-NCPPC operates in the Montgomery and Prince George's County Regions. Additional information on the agency can be found on www.mncppc.org.

The Aquatics and Athletic Facilities Division of the M-NCPPC is seeking an Assistant Facility Manager for the Prince George’s Trap & Skeet Center. Our ideal candidate will provide facility management, maintenance, and operation of the facility under general supervision. The selected candidate will participate in program planning, facility management and general administration, applying technical expertise in the development and management of revenue generating and diverse sports and recreation programs for all ages. The position’s work assignment often includes special projects requiring a high degree of specialized and comprehensive knowledge and expertise.

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $57,747 to $102,275 at the Recreation Parks Facility Manger I level with an excellent benefits package including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, employer's retirement plan, and work-life programs. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, women, and persons with disabilities.

The hiring range for this position will be $57,747 to midpoint of the advertised salary range and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the operations of the facility, developing and implementing procedures, goals and objectives.
• Supervises intermittent staff which entails but is not limited to recruitment, selecting, training, and evaluating. Also, plans, schedules, and assigns work for staff. Counselling staff on opportunities to improve performance and initiates disciplinary action when vital.
• Works with multiple divisions and maintenance personnel to ensure that the facility’s systems are operating properly and supervises staff on the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the facilities. Actively coordinates maintenance, and repairs.
• Monitors the customer service experience of the facility, making sure staff are properly trained, setting a positive example for employees, and ensuring customers are treated in a timely, professional, and respectful manner.
• Participates in the managing of the facility’s operating budget, with an emphasis on revenue producing programming. Assist with preparing annual projections, financial reports and monitors revenues and expenditures throughout the fiscal year to ensure the facility reaches budgeting expectations.
• Assists in the development of marketing strategies for programs to promote attendance and facility usage.

Important Worker Characteristics

• Excellent teammate
• Ability to lead a team
• Able to perform independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to investigate and resolve challenges and questions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in the shotgun clay targets sports of trap, skeet and sporting clays
• Experience in coordinating tournaments with shotgun sports organizations NSSA, NSCA and ATA
• Knowledge of shotgun operations
• Membership in NSSA, NSCA, ATA, NSSF, DU, SCI and NRA
• Knowledge of all rules associated with clay target shotgun shooting sports’ different disciplines
• Managing a retail pro shop and inventory
• Supervise, train and manage personnel
• Experience with preparing and organizing tournaments
• Knowledge and experience working with youth shooting programs

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Facility Management, Education, Business Administration, Physical Education, Communication, Leisure Services, or any related field.
2. One (1) year of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, leisure services, or area of required specialty (e.g., arts, performing arts, tennis, aquatics, ice rinks).
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) years.
4. Valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
5. Contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require valid: (a) operating license (e.g., county pool operator, childcare license) as appropriate; (b) First Aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications; or (c) certifications as related to assignment (e.g., Lifeguard Instruction, Fundamentals of Gymnastics).
6. Pass Commission medical exam.

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 weighting up to 49 pounds and ascend and descend ladders and stairs.

Class/Specification: Recreation/Park Facility Manager I

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

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.