Part-Time Head of Operations

Job Type: Full Time Permanent Employee
The campground operates 365 days a year and features seven unique man-made lakes, 300 full hook-up campsites, 10 cabins, and miles of scenic walking trails. Opened in 1961, Santee Lakes has spent more than six decades serving generations of families and creating lasting memories in the great outdoors. If you're a passionate leader who thrives on delivering exceptional customer services and believes in the power of parks in our community. - The initial Application Review will occur during the week of June 15, 2026. We highly encourage interested candidates to submit their application for consideration prior to that date. Applications for this position will continue to be accepted until the the recruitment is closed.
The Park Operations Manager is a high impact leadership role reporting directly to the Director of Park & Recreation. You'll join a dynamic, dedicated team responsible for the safety of our guests and the seamless operation of our award-winning park and campground. Working closely with the park's leadership team, you'll help develop budgets, lead capital improvement projects, and play a direct role in defining the future vision of Santee Lakes. From year-round camper activities to large scale community events and future park development, your contributions will support an efficient operation and help Santee Lakes continue to raise the bar year over year.

Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience & Licensing
Training/Experience Required:
Associates Degree in recreation administration, park management, business administration, leisure services or a related field; Five (5) years' experience in the field of recreation, park management, community service, hospitality, leisure services, travel and tourism or customer service
Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Health Insurance:
Employees have the option to waive coverage and receive 50% of Padre Dam's cost savings as cash compensation. Dental Insurance:
Employee Assistance Program:
Employees and their dependents have access to confidential, third-party personal counseling, financial, legal and work-life services at no cost.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Padre Dam employees may elect annually to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover health care or dependent care expenses.

Life Insurance:
Short & Long Term Disability:
Padre Dam provides Short & Long Term Disability for the employee at 66 2/3% of monthly gross income. The Short Term Disability benefit is payable after 31 days and the Long Term Disability benefit becomes payable after the 91st day if there is a qualified disability.

Holidays:
Employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement:
Membership is compulsory in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). An optional deferred income plan is available which allows current income to be set aside as supplemental retirement savings.
In addition, Padre Dam offers a pay for performance merit system. Annually, on the anniversary date of the employee, an evaluation will be done that may include an increase in salary in alignment with performance.

Tuition Reimbursement :
After the probationary period, full-time and part-time employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week may apply for tuition reimbursement benefits.

Workforce Partnership (Pipeline) :
Padre Dam MWD encourages broad based participation in the organization's decision making process. This summary is intended to be accurate but it's not an official plan document and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contact. This summary does not alter or amend any provisions of the District's Standard Practices & Policies or any Memorandum of Understanding between the associations. An incomplete application or referencing your application in lieu of answering any of the supplemental questions will be cause for disqualification from the recruitment process. Changes can not be made to your application once it's submitted so please ensure that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

• Applicant Acknowledgement: Padre Dam's Human Resources Department uses email to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their employment application. If you experience technical difficulties please contact NEOGOV Customer Support at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please be aware that Padre Dam's recruitment deadline is firm and we will not accept applications after the deadline has passed.
• If you select Associates Degree or higher, please attach a copy of your degree to this application.

High School Diploma or GED
Bachelors Degree
How many years of work experience do you have in supervision and team development?
~Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve often hosts recreation programs and community events scheduled during the evening or occur during the weekend. The Park Operations Manager position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational activities and requires occasional shifts outside of the regular work schedule to support special events and meet business needs. Project Management
Contract Development
Contract Management
Budget Management
Lake Management Strategies
Developing Operational Strategy, Policy and Procedure
Developing and Implementing Recreation Programs or Community Events
Please indicate the software programs, platforms and applications you have professional experience using. Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
Geographic Information System (GIS)