Park Programs & Operations Lead (Assistant Manager)

City of Indianapolis and Marion County; Belmont (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis and Marion County seeks an Assistant Park Manager to oversee programs, facilities, and personnel at a designated park in the Park Manager's absence.

You will assist in developing recreational programs across aquatics, sports, arts, youth/family, seniors, and special needs, and in managing budgets, contracts, and partnerships. You may travel to multiple locations and coordinate a volunteer advisory council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or four years experience in Recreation or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service oriented and able to work independently.
• Licenses/Certifications: CPR and First Aid Teaching Certificate; Indiana Public Passengers Chauffeurs License; NYSCA Clinician Certification; CPRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs, services, facilities, and personnel at a designated park location in the absence of the Park Manager.
• Assist in designing and implementing recreational programs in core service areas: aquatics, sports/fitness, arts, youth/family, seniors, special needs, and day camp.
• Assist development and management of budgets, contracts, and partnerships for the park.
• Oversee and coordinate a volunteer park advisory council.
• Assist in training and professional development of on-site personnel.
• Assess community recreational needs and plan, design, implement, and evaluate programs at the location.
• Interact with a volunteer advisory council representing neighborhood/user groups.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and advising on-site personnel, volunteers, and contractors.
• Develop budgetary needs for recreation services and monitor spending/revenue to meet goals.
• Assist in purchasing supplies/equipment and monitoring park resources improvements.
• Ensure adherence to department policy and procedure and manage customer service relations and communications with the public.
• Handle customer inquiries/complaints and staff training on customer service skills.
• Responsible for proper collection and depositing of revenues.
• This list may be expanded as needed by management.

Skills

Exceptional written and oral comms

Customer service oriented

Work under general supervision

Self-motivated and dependable

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or related field

Four years experience in Recreation or related field

Job description

City of Indianapolis and Marion County seeks an Assistant Park Manager to oversee programs, facilities, and personnel at a designated park in the Park Manager's absence.

You will assist in developing recreational programs across aquatics, sports, arts, youth/family, seniors, and special needs, and in managing budgets, contracts, and partnerships. You may travel to multiple locations and coordinate a volunteer advisory council.