Fairfax County Government · 5 hours ago
Assistant Manager (Park/Rec Specialist I)
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expFairfax County Government is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their Park Authority team, which is recognized nationally for its exceptional park system. The role involves assisting in the operation of a golf course, coordinating patron services, managing staff, and implementing community outreach programs.
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Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the operations and maintenance of the assigned facility or facilities
Hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates staff
Plans, schedules, and conducts specialized on-site staff training
Completes and submits various financial, administrative, and statistical reports
Identifies, recommends, and writes justifications for budget components such as capital equipment submissions
Adheres to revenue and expense limits, goals, and guidelines for specialized areas of supervision
Authorizes purchase requests and invoices for payment
Inspects facilities and grounds for safety hazards and operational deficiencies, recommends improvements, and initiates corrective measures
Responds to public inquiries and concerns
Participates in the development and implementation of community outreach plans to target underserved populations and to increase overall program participation
Analyzes and evaluates service in terms of individual and community needs
Performs administrative functions at a facility, including budget preparation, recruitment of volunteer staff, maintenance of records necessary to the operation and evaluation of center programs, and report preparation
Manages operation, staff, maintenance and vendors of a Park or Athletic field mowing crew within a geographic area of Park facilities
Manages operations, maintenance, safety and staff associated with park forestry; Inspects tree conditions for safety and proper maintenance and report required corrective action
Plans, organizes, supervises, and schedules specialized activities and programs sponsored by the park, recreation, teen, community, or senior center in cooperation with residents and related agencies
Schedules, coordinates, and evaluates class, camp, and tour programs held at parks, centers, schools, government facilities, and private vendor locations
Coordinates and schedules sports leagues and tournaments
Coordinates planning, scheduling, and billing for day and overnight trips and tours
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with an associate degree in recreation, park management, therapeutic recreation, or a closely related field; plus, two years of related experience in recreation center, park, athletic field, golf course operations, or community-based program coordination or a related field, as applicable to the position
Driver's License (Required)
CPR/First Aid (Required within 6 months)
ServeSafe (Required within 6 months)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation center and /or park management
Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures
Knowledge of aquatics, grounds maintenance, horticulture, agriculture, cultural or historic resources, or other specialized area as appropriate for the duties of the position
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment
Ability to direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff and volunteers
Ability to plan, develop, and administer recreation programs or community activities
Ability to maintain effective relationships with employees and citizen groups
Ability to prepare a variety of administrative reports
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, Sports Management, or a related field
Previous experience in golf operations, hospitality, or customer service, preferably in a golf course environment
Golf Knowledge: Strong understanding of golf rules, etiquette, and course operations
Management Skills: Proven experience in supervising staff and managing daily operations
Company
Fairfax County Government
Fairfax County Government is a government administrator organization.
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