Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, is seeking a Recreation/Park Facility Manager I to manage the daily operations, programs, camps, and special events of the Wheaton Indoor Tennis Facility, open year-round. This position will be responsible for staff supervision (instructors, camp staff, front desk), facility and equipment maintenance, administration, marketing, and customer service. This job requires regular exercise of independent judgment and performance of duties within policy guidelines, as well as the development of successful business strategies and methodologies to achieve optimum facility
operations.
This position will be responsible for assisting with the recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising of instructors, seasonal staff, camp staff, and front desk staff. Plans, coordinates, and manages a comprehensive learn to play program including instructional tennis classes, camps, and special events.
Develops and implements new programs, keeping up with industry standards and popular trends. Oversight of coordinating amenity maintenance, assisting with facility budget preparation, customer service, and administrative duties.
This position requires regular exercise of independent judgment and performance of other duties within policy guidelines. Also required is the development of successful business strategies and methodologies to achieve optimum facility operations.
Weekends, Evenings, and Holidays are required.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology or status as a Veteran.
Please note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
Manager of Activities
- Oversees day-to-day tennis facility operations, staff, programs, instructors, camps and special events. In conjunction with the Manager II helps develop and implement long-term goals and operational procedures (e.g., hours, rules, safety, etc.).
- Plans, coordinates, organizes, and implements a comprehensive instructional tennis program.
- Supervises designated staff. Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates tennis instructors to assist with tennis classes and seasonal staff to assist with operations. Ensures all staff receive various trainings (CPR/First Aid, customer service, youth camp standards, etc.).
- Coordinates with Manager II and participates in budget formulation regarding projected revenues and expenditures. Responsible for regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures within the approved budget and reporting them to Management. Prepares financial reports and assists with the recommendation of fees.
- Coordinates maintenance and repairs of equipment (ex: restringing rackets) and facility with Manager II and Construction Manager.
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as cash reports (collects and deposits revenues); record facility inventory (tools, office supplies, resale, etc.); processes court permits, pulls reports (rosters, etc.), assists with timecards, document maintenance needs, and attendance.
- Assists with marketing the facility. Works with marketing staff to promote tennis facilities and amenities through various media outlets, including social media (Facebook, websites); assists with the preparation of marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and giveaways. Updates facilities'
- websites. Works with the supervisor to provide community outreach in coordinating and advertising
- programs to market facility services and promote attendance.
- Monitors facility activities and rentals. Provides assistance and general customer service to visitors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Facility Management, Education, Business Administration, Physical Education, Communication, Leisure Services, or any related field.
- One (1) year of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, leisure services, or area of required specialty (e.g., arts, performing arts, tennis, aquatics, ice rinks).
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) years.
- Valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
- Contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require valid: (a) operating license (e.g., county pool operator, childcare license) as appropriate; (b) First Aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications; or (c) certifications as related to assignment (e.g., Lifeguard Instruction, Fundamentals of Gymnastics).
- Pass Commission medical exam.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs are available!
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Supplemental Information
Class Specification: Recreation/Park Facility Manager I - 1857
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan
Employee Contribution
Plan C
9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)
Plan E
4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
- Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
- Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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