WATER PARK OPERATIONS MANAGER

NRHTX; North Richland Hills, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Richland Hills seeks a candidate to manage the operations department overseeing aquatics, park services, and park safety/EMT divisions. The role includes supervising staff, aiding maintenance inspections, and developing aquatic programs.

You will serve as the water park PIC on a rotating schedule and ensure compliance with city policies and regulations. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of operations management experience in a water park setting, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, aquatics management, park and recreation administration or related field.
• Four years of experience in water park operations management.
• Licensing/certifications preferred: Aquatic Facility Operator/Certified Pool Operator, Lifeguard Instructor, Texas Food Manager.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations department including aquatics, park services and park safety/EMT divisions.
• Assist maintenance with inspections and minor maintenance of attractions and facilities.
• Provide administrative direction and develop training programs and aquatic programs.
• Act as water park Person-In-Charge on a rotating schedule and ensure compliance with NRH policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Job description

The purpose of this position is to manage the operations department of NRH2O Water Park which consists of the aquatics, park services and park safety/EMT divisions. This is accomplished by supervising park personnel, assisting the maintenance division with inspections and minor maintenance of water park attractions and facilities, providing administrative direction and developing and implementing training and aquatic programs. Other responsibilities include ensuring the safety, satisfaction and enjoyment of aquatic park guests; interacting with other City employees and citizens; acting as the water park Person-In-Charge on a rotating schedule and executing duties, plans and programs which comply with NRH 2 O policies, government regulations and third-party requirements. This position supervises other employees. Work hours will vary from 8-5 M-F in the off-season (typically October-February) to longer hours as the park nears and enters the operating season (typically March-September) which will include nights, weekends and holidays as needed to ensure the park is ready to open and running normally.

Why Work for the City of North Richland Hills?

As an employee of the City of North Richland Hills you will experience more than just a job, more than a paycheck. Working for the City of North Richland Hills means becoming a member of our family and reaping the benefits that go along with it.

Insurance

• Full time employees are offered a complete line of benefits, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance equal to three times your salary, and optional supplemental life insurance and long-term disability programs.

Retirement

• As a full-time employee, you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills making contributions towards your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.

Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

• The city offers vacation and sick leave, as well as ten paid holidays. Full time employees earn three weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 10 hours of sick leave a month.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, aquatics management, park and recreation administration or related degree.
• Four years of experience in water park operations management.
• Aquatic Facility Operator/Certified Pool Operator, Ellis &Associates Lifeguard Instructor License and Texas Food Manager Certification preferred.
• Requires valid Texas Class C Driver License.