Maryland National Capital Park Wheaton , MD 20733
Posted 2 months ago
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 an Ice-Skating Director to work within Montgomery Parks at the Wheaton Ice Arena. The Department serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, and manages 419 parks on more than 37,000 acres of parkland. The Department has an annual operating budget of over $100 million, a six-year Capital Improvement Program of over $180 million, and a career staff of nearly 800 employees.
The Ice-Skating Director will perform professional managerial work in the programming and operation of a multi-functional facility, Wheaton Ice Arena, with an NHL rink, pro shop, snack bar, locker rooms, weight room, party/meeting rooms, and bleacher seating. The Ice-Skating Director will report to the Ice-Skating Program Coordinator and will work in coordination with the Wheaton Ice Arena Facility Manager. This position will work with staff in developing, implementing, and conducting various recreational ice-skating programs, specialized skating programs (freestyle, ice dancing, hockey, etc.), camps, competitions, special events and assists in managing day to day ice rink operations. The Ice-Skating Director will also be responsible for overseeing at least 20 contracted ice-skating instructors, seasonal staff supervision (camp staff, activities staff), administration, facility budget, marketing, and customer service.
This position requires regular exercise of independent judgment and performance of duties within policy guidelines. Also required is the development of successful business strategies and methodologies to achieve optimum facility operations.
Weekends and Evenings are required.
Examples of Important Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or four years experience in one of the following fields: parks, recreation, education, business administration, physical education, communication, leisure services, or in area of required specialty; and
Two years of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, education, business administration, health education, physical education, communication, leisure services, or area of required specialty; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience;
A valid driver's license or ability to acquire one; and
A valid operating license (e.g., county pool operator's, child care license) as appropriate.
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification: Recreation/Enterprise Facility Manager (3471)
Working Conditions:
Works in an assigned facility, which may operate seven days per week. Works extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Responds to emergency situations as required. Requires regular contact with the general public. Responds to citizens' complaints. On-call 24 hours. Attends meetings and programs at various facilities.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
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.
Maryland National Capital Park