District Manager at Skull Island - 2027

Tennessee Valley Hospitality; Harrison Point (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Hospitality LLC, dba Skull Island- seeks a District Manager to oversee operations across an assigned recreation area within our island destination. You will train hosts, supervise maintenance, manage schedules, and ensure facility upkeep, safety, and compliance with standards.

You will lead a team, coordinate with public agencies, resolve visitor issues, and contribute to smooth, enjoyable guest experiences during the 2027 season.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and resilient.
• Prior personnel management experience a plus.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and learn quickly.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversees general operations within an assigned area and ensures compliance with standards.
• Trains hosts and maintenance personnel and develops effective working relationships.
• Assists in training workshops and safety tailgate meetings.
• Maintains good relationships with staff, government representatives, and visitors.
• Handles visitor complaints and rules violations courteously and effectively.
• Troubleshoots operational issues and responds to situations as they occur.
• Suggests improvements to streamline operations.
• Performs/manual labor tasks and may supervise maintenance tasks.
• Participates in fee collection, facility and grounds maintenance, and utility testing as needed.
• Manages deposits, revenues records, and reports.
• Collects time cards and submits summaries to Operations Manager.
• Reports unsafe conditions and enforces company standards.
• Fills in for hosts during breaks, sick leaves and vacations.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible and resilient

People management

Decision making

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Tennessee Valley Hospitality LLC, dba Skull Island- If you’re seeking an opportunity to assist visitors in a unique and captivating setting, surrounded by lush landscapes and water-based activities like kayaking, fishing, and boating, we have the role for you. Working at Skull Island offers a rewarding experience for outdoor enthusiasts, providing the chance to contribute to a memorable experience while preserving the beauty of this distinctive island destination. Join us for the 2027 season.

Title: District Manager

Reports To: General Manager

Department: Operations

Summary:

TheDistrictManager position is assigned to a selected recreation area (or cluster of smaller areas) within a larger recreation complex. This may include a large campground or day use area, or a cluster of campgrounds and use areas. TheDistrictManager reports directly to an Operations/General Manager, and is responsible for training, scheduling, regular operations, facility maintenance, equipment use and care, tool use, care, and storage, within the assigned campground(s).DistrictManagers may be classified as a I or II, depending on the size and complexity of their assigned area.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Oversees the general operations within an assigned area; calls attention to any operational deficiencies to comply with Permit, Operating Plan and Company operating standards.
• Supervises and trains hosts and maintenance personnel according to established procedures and develops effective working relationships with same.
• Assists in conducting training workshops, including new hire orientation at the beginning of each season and ongoing safety tailgate meetings.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, governmental agency representatives, and the visiting public.
• Handles visitor complaints and rules violations in a courteous and professional manner and seeks to resolve such situations quickly and effectively.
• Troubleshoots and responds to situations as they occur within permitted areas.
• Makes suggestions and recommendations to improve or streamline operations.
• Performs manual labor tasks and may perform or supervise certain construction and maintenance tasks; assists maintenance personnel in the performance of routine duties.
• Assists/participates in all phases of fee collection, facility and grounds maintenance tasks, and water and utility system testing as needed.
• Secures, processes and maintains all records pertaining to deposits and revenues, and submits reports as directed.
• Collects time cards and submits completed summaries to Operations Manager.
• Reports problems and any unsafe or hazardous conditions as they are discovered, and enforces rules according to Company customer service standards.
• Fills in for hosts during breaks, sick leaves and vacations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and resilient.
• Prior personnel management experience a plus; open to feedback and possess a desire for continuous learning.
• Possesses common sense and good judgement; able to make decisions within the boundaries of this position.
• Basic manual labor abilities, including an ability and willingness to clean and sanitize facilities with a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Willingness and ability toconsistently move about the facility and occasionally lift20+lbs.
• Maintains the cleanliness and general condition of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid administrative abilities and computer skills, including recordkeeping and money handling.
• Ability to effectively handle a variety of conflicts.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
• Willing to work a flexible work schedule, including regular evenings and weekends

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Eligible employees are offered health benefit. All hours worked will be paid.