Assistant Recreation Manager - Park Programs & Safety

Water Resources Office; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Water Resources Office seeks an Assistant Recreation Manager to lead the Flathead Lake District’s recreation program near Bigfork, MT. You will supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate safety training, and ensure high-quality visitor experiences across multiple park units and access sites.

Role includes budget oversight for gift shop items, coordination with maintenance, and enforcement of permits. The position emphasizes data collection, stakeholder collaboration, and emergency planning.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Park Management, Resource Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, or related field.
• At least 2 years of job-related experience; other combinations considered case-by-case.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage recreational use to meet visitor needs and protect resources.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff (up to 10 seasonal workers) and 24 volunteers.
• Ensure staff are trained in reservation programs, safety protocols and site operations.
• Monitor impacts to site infrastructure and resources and develop mitigation solutions.
• Oversee permits including concessions and special use; balance with public use of sites.
• Oversee district enterprise program: inventorying, purchasing, budgeting and pricing of gifts.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public safety

Community collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Park Management or related field

Job description

The Water Resources Office seeks an Assistant Recreation Manager to lead the Flathead Lake District’s recreation program near Bigfork, MT. You will supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate safety training, and ensure high-quality visitor experiences across multiple park units and access sites.

Role includes budget oversight for gift shop items, coordination with maintenance, and enforcement of permits. The position emphasizes data collection, stakeholder collaboration, and emergency planning.”