Facilities Management Night Manager

This Special Facility Manager position involves the daily management of Outdoor Adventure and Extreme Sports operations (program and facility components) throughout the parish as well as the implementation of portions of the Natural Resource Management Plan as it relates to conservation education and interpretation along parish blue ways. This includes the development and management of opportunities for the public to experience activities related but not limited to cycling, BMX, skating, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, paddling, fishing, archery, disc golf, and other related activities. This individual has administrative, management, budgeting, staffing, and program responsibilities. Individual has frequent interaction with staff, volunteers, partners, and the public.

Oversees the operations, maintenance, improvements, programs, and services related to Outdoor Adventure and Extreme Sports throughout the parish.

Ability to assess the recreational needs of the community as it pertains to Outdoor Adventure and Extreme Sports

Hires, supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates staff/volunteers throughout year, 30 to 40 staff members at peak time, including but not limited to Recreation Managers, Educators, Instructors, Program Aides, and seasonal staff working the boathouse and camp operations

Prepares unit budget; manages unit revenues and expenditures and prepares financial reports; develops and monitors performance measures, statistics, program service evaluations, marketing efforts and other daily administrative functions

Effectively communicates BREC policy and procedures to staff as changes occur

Plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, promotes, and directs well-balanced Outdoor Adventure and Extreme Sports programs, including large events

Ensures routine maintenance of supplies, equipment, and facilities required for safe operation of all Outdoor Adventure and Extreme Sports functions

Communicates regularly with community partners, civic groups and business organizations surrounding relative BREC facilities; Trains staff in related programming, interpretive techniques, supervisory skills, safety and security, and customer service

Handles staff/participant complaints following standardized procedures

Monitors conditions of Outdoor Adventure and Extreme Sports program locations, including blue way launches, mountain bike trails, target ranges, skate parks, etc. Assists other BREC departments in clarification and dissemination of information to staff and public

Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university.

Recreation Management and Programming, Natural Sciences, or related field

Years Relevant Work Experience : 3 years of experience in managerial/supervisory experience in a recreational setting.

Knowledge of municipal recreation management principles and procedures

Ability to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate Outdoor Adventure and Extreme Sports related programs such as instructional clinics, skill-based classes, challenge courses, races, day & overnight trips, large events, birthday party programs day camps

Recreation facility management skills and experience

Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to develop and maintain a budget, complete reports such as financial, payroll, and activity reports according to established BREC financial procedures

Knowledge of and skill in the use of various software applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, RecTrac, MainTrac, etc.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and the public, as well as to relate to others in a positive manner

Basic knowledge of Extreme Sports (skating, cycling, climbing, BMX, disc golf, etc.)

Working knowledge of Outdoor Adventure activities (camping, backpacking, mountain biking, paddling, archery, fishing)

Working knowledge of risk management, trip-planning, and wilderness guiding, and event management

Here at BREC, we believe all Park and Recreation facilities, programs and services should be accessible to people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic position or physical/cognitive ability. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for us means working to respect differences, remove barriers, and create opportunities. BREC recognizes and values the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to creating an environment where race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion and gender identity of all workers and service users are respected, and where all are afforded dignity and equal rights. We will take seriously and investigate any complaints of discrimination or harassment, and we will strive to celebrate each person, to treat all people with dignity and to find strength and value in each person’s uniqueness.