Assistant Manager

Urban Air Adventure Parks; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Air Adventure Parks in Ardmore seeks an Assistant Manager who will motivate a strong team and ensure a high standard of customer service. This role involves overseeing operations, mentoring staff, and engaging with customers in a lively environment.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in hospitality and a positive attitude. A passion for developing team members and ensuring a safe environment is essential. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. Join us in activating awesome experiences!

Qualifications

• 1+ year supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience in hospitality (Theme Parks, Hotels, etc.) is a MUST.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a team environment providing exceptional customer service.
• Assist in hiring, retention, and coaching staff.
• Develop weekly schedules and ensure proper staffing.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Management experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager motivates, instills accountability and achieves results to drive success in the position while maintaining our Culture of Activating Awesome! This role provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a team environment that provides exceptional customer service while directing the team and ensuring all staff members perform at a consistently high level
• Assist in hiring, retention of staff, coaching, discipline; ensure execution of staff training programs
• Develop weekly schedules and ensure staffing levels and lead coverage is appropriate to meet the needs of the business and maximize the customer experience
• Lead and influence staff through effective motivation, leveraging individual strengths to ensure customer satisfaction and maximum productivity
• Select, develop staff and trainers for more responsibility or internal promotability into a leadership program
• Ensure execution of all employee recognition and incentive programs as directed
• Assist with inventory and controlling expenses
• Responsible for all aspects of the operation including entertainment, food, beverage, attractions and property inspections
• Maintain a safe, clean and secure environment for all guests and staff
• Continuously improve operational execution through attention to detail and adherence to Urban Air operating standards and philosophies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is a MUST (Theme Parks, Family Entertainment Centers, Hotels, Resorts, Casinos, or Restaurants)
• 1+ year supervisory or management experience required
• Ability to pass a thorough background check
• CPR/First Aid Certification is preferred
• Brand Ambassador and Culture Champion!
• Demonstrated ability of developing team members in areas of responsibility
• Must be professional, energetic, self-motivated, able to motivate others, and have a positive attitude!
• Computer skills essential — Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Professional grooming and conduct must be constantly displayed to set an example for staff
• Ability to enthusiastically interact with others
• Adaptability, flexibility, general enthusiasm for the business
• Strong communication skills; ability to write and verbally communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Willing to learn and adapt to changes or challenges
• Ability to establish working relationships with all employees, management, and vendors
• Exercise good judgment in decision-making
• Appreciation of diversity (thought, ethnic, gender, etc.)
• We work when others play! Must be able and willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays

Additional Requirements

• Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required
• Work in noisy, fast‑paced environment with distracting conditions
• Move about facility and stand for long periods of time
• Read and write handwritten notes
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Must have regular and predictable attendance

Urban Air Ardmore is an equal opportunity employer.