NIBCO Ice & Water Park Manager

City of Elkhart, Indiana; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a NIBCO Ice & Water Park Manager to run the seasonal operations, supervise staff, schedule shifts, and ensure safe, customer-focused service.

This role oversees admissions, concessions, skate rentals, cash handling, inventory, and equipment, while enforcing park policies and safety guidelines. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

The position is part-time and requires a valid driver’s license and basic knowledge of ice rink operations.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and customer service ethos.
• Experience handling cash and deposits preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee employee schedules and ensure accurate hours.
• Provide leadership and training to staff while enforcing policies.
• Monitor safety rules and respond to incidents and patron concerns.
• Oversee admissions, concessions, skate rentals, and daily operations.
• Manage inventory and inspect equipment for safety and readiness.

Skills

Communication

Cash handling

Customer service

De-escalation

Prioritization

Ice skate sharpening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

City Of Elkhart – Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

POSITION: NIBCO Ice & Water Park Manager

DIVISION: Facilities and Operations

STATUS: Part-time

CATEGORY: Hourly, $17

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

Job Summary

The NIBCO Ice and Water Manager is responsible for the overall seasonal operation and management of NIBCO Ice and Water Park. This position provides leadership and supervision to seasonal staff, oversees employee scheduling and timekeeping, and ensures safe, efficient, and customer-focused facility operations. The Manager is responsible for maintaining and enforcing facility policies and safety procedures, overseeing admissions, concessions, skate rentals, cash handling and deposits, inventory, and equipment, and ensuring the facility is clean, organized, and prepared for daily operations. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required by facility operations.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee employee schedules, maintain appropriate staffing levels, manage coverage needs, and verify employee hours worked are accurate.
• Provide leadership, supervision, training, and direction to Assistant Managers and seasonal staff while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitor and enforce facility and ice rink safety rules and respond appropriately to accidents, emergencies, patron concerns, and employee issues.
• Oversee admissions, concessions, skate rentals, and other daily facility operations to ensure efficient and customer-focused service.
• Manage inventory and regularly inspect rental equipment, concession supplies, and facility equipment for safety, condition, and availability.
• Oversee cash-handling procedures, verify daily financial records and deposits for accuracy, and ensure bank deposits are properly secured and submitted.
• Maintain accurate facility records and clear communication with staff, supervisors, and Parks and Recreation leadership regarding staffing, operations, safety, and facility concerns.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of ice park events and programs.
• Communicate with the Operations Manager about facility issues and concerns.
• Work with the Concessions Manager to maintain food and drink inventory at the concessions stand.
• Ensure the facility is thoroughly cleaned regularly.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of ice skating and familiarity with ice rink rules and safety guidelines.
• First aid training and certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must possess a demonstrated level of ability and experience in areas of oral and written communication.
• Ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with people and calm/deescalate tense situations when necessary.
• Must be able to effectively prioritize daily work functions.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn how to sharpen ice skates with a machine.

Physical, Mental, And Visual Skills

• Must have the ability and history of remaining calm and rational when confronted with stressful or volatile situations.
• Must have a positive demeanor when in contact with the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work environment is generally performed in indoor and outdoor settings. The NIBCO Ice Park Manager will typically work evening hours and weekends. Occasionally, hours will also be worked during the week for rentals. The park is open from the first week in December to the last week in February, so frequent exposure to cold temperatures should be expected. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required by facility operations.

Post Offer Testing Required

• The City of Elkhart is a Drug-Free Workplace. Therefore, you must pass a post-offer drug screen (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
• Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports are required.

POLICY STATEMENT

The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.