Recreation Manager

Munro Footwear Group; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 81,178,000 - 115,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking a Recreation Manager in Kalispell to lead staff, manage park resources, and oversee recreational operations for Flathead Lake area units.

You will recruit and train teams, coordinate with other agencies, handle permits and contracts, and present to the public while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Resource Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of related experience; other combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage recreational use to meet visitor needs and to prevent conflicts and resource degradation.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff including permanent and seasonal workers and volunteers.
• Monitor site impacts and collaborate to mitigate problems.
• Oversee fee collection, remittance and reporting.
• Review concession contracts and permits while balancing public use.
• Coordinate with maintenance for safety and upkeep of sites.
• Lead public meetings and presentations on development and management.
• Collect visitation data and conduct surveys.
• Address visitor conflicts and enforce regulations with local agencies.
• Ensure staff and visitor safety through training and PPE usage.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Conflict resolution

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Resource Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, or related field

2+ years related experience

Job description

Job Description - Recreation Manager (26142196)

Resume

Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on September 13, 2026.

Special Information

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Effective June 22, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/

Specific Job Information

Flathead Lake is the largest natural body of freshwater (by surface area) in the wester U.S. and is also one of the cleanest lakes in the world. Flathead Lake State Park (FLSP) has five mainland units circling the lake’s 188 miles of shoreline. The distribution of park units around the lake gives each site a unique feel and view of the valley and surrounding mountains. The Wild Horse Island unit is the largest of several islands on Flathead Lake at 2,160 acres. FHLSP provides a total of 140 campsites and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Swimming, hiking, wildlife watching, boating, and fishing are popular.

Job Duties

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), through its employees and citizen commission and board, provides for the stewardship of Montana's fish, wildlife, parks, and recreational resources while contributing to the quality of life for present and future generations.

• Plan, organize and manage recreational use to meet visitor needs and to help prevent or resolve user conflicts and resource degradation.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates staff, including two permanent full-time, 10 seasonal, and 24 volunteers.
• Monitor impacts to site infrastructure and resources and develop solutions with relevant staff and regional leadership to correct or mitigate problematic impacts.
• Oversee fee collection, remittance and reporting.
• Review, issue, and manage concession contracts, commercial use and special use permits, balancing this with public use of recreation sites.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff to ensure recreation sites are safe and well maintained.
• Lead public meetings and presentations as it relates to development and management of the site, planning processes, and adjacent landowner issues.
• Coordinate collection and reporting of visitation data and visitor surveys.
• Address and resolve visitor conflicts and complaints.
• Collaborate with local FWP wardens and local law enforcement agencies in enforcement of laws, rules and regulations.
• Ensure the safety of staff and visitors through training, use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and adherence of safety training in accordance with FWP Policy.
• Prepare, implement and train staff on emergency response plans.
• Manage and participate in day-to-day and special events interpretive and educational programs.
• Operate, maintain, and train staff on the safe operation of the motorboat used to access the islands within the district.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a bachelor's degree in Park Management, Resource Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field and at least 2 years of job-related experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Salary

34.34 - 34.34 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility :

• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave & Holidays
• Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Variable

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Kalispell Agency : Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Aug 27, 2026, 7:51:20 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Sep 14, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Kyle Lloyd | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.