Parks and Recreation Manager - Archery Park

WAGE: $36.28

DEPARTMENT: Parks BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under supervision of the Division Director of Parks and Recreation, acts as the manager responsible for developing, recommending, promoting, implementing and managing the use of the Archery Complex and surrounding park located at Observatory Park.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In coordination with Parks and Recreation Division Director, is responsible for hiring, discharging, directing, and supervising staff. Initiates specific programs, assigns programs to staff, monitors and evaluates programs carried out by staff. Assists Director in research and preparation of annual budget; monitors budget expenditures to establish cost benefit ratios; negotiates with sources to develop additional revenues. May represent the Archery Park to local, regional, and national organizations. Directs preparation of informational material for distribution. Under the guidance of Director, determines advertising and promotional activities; directs the design and execution of media and promotional campaigns, including social media. Directs press and public relations programs. Works with various entities on county, regional and national levels to develop use of the Archery Park. Coordinates efforts with planning groups, private businesses, municipalities and other government divisions to develop programs with positive impact. Coordinates, oversees and reports on all capital Improvement projects and equipment needs of the Archery Park. Directs the development, implementation and enforcement of rules and safety regulations governing the use of facilities, equipment and personnel at the Archery Park. Develops and maintains volunteer program and staff for the support of the Archery Park, including, but not limited to; recruiting, retaining, rewarding, correction and scheduling. Develops and implements goals and objectives for the staff and volunteers, and serves as a liaison with outside constituents and other on matters relating to policy and administration. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Is responsible for hiring, discharging, directing, and supervising staff. Directs the development, implementation and enforcement of rules and safety regulations governing the use of facilities, equipment and personnel at the Archery Park. Develops and maintains volunteer program and staff for the support of the Archery Park, including, but not limited to; recruiting, retaining, rewarding, correction and scheduling. Develops and implements goals and objectives for the staff and volunteers, and serves as a liaison with outside constituents and other on matters relating to policy and administration.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field preferred. Experience: Five (5) years of administrative level experience on a comparable level, or any combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of archery equipment and industry related practices. Extensive knowledge of range safety. Thorough knowledge of advertising, social media, layout and copy writing techniques. Strong emphasis on budgeting and cost benefit analysis. Working knowledge in managing facilities. Skills and Abilities to: Must have progressive management techniques. Skilled in speaking, dealing with and giving direction to volunteers, employees and general public. Skilled in customer relations. Ability to manage resources and staff effectively. Ability to coordinate with user groups, clubs, the public and personnel. Ability to organize, assign, and supervise work. Ability to plan and develop programs to meet policy guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all county departments, municipalities, local businesses and organizations, employees, and the public.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid Utah driver’s license and a good driving record. May require some travel. May require varied work schedule. This position requires working in an office environment as well as out of doors. Requires extreme mobility in order to oversee operation and functions of facilities, etc. May require some lifting. Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately to very noisy when in the field. Founded in 1850, Weber County occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front, part of the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake, and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains. The Weber Center is located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401 Contact the Human Resource Department with any questions at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io [