Park Operations Supervisor - Lake Erie Metropark

About the role

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks, located in Southeastern Michigan, is a five county regional parks system serving Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The Metroparks host nearly 9 million visitors each year at 13 Metroparks covering 25,000 acres, including eight golf courses, two marinas, scenic nature trails, beaches, pools, educational activities and winter sports.

Responsibilities

• Assist Park Operations Manager with operation of recreational facilities which may include, but are not limited to, tolling, beach, marinas, concessions, golf starter building, tot lots/playgrounds, tennis courts, boat rentals, shuffleboard courts, swimming pools/water parks, cross-country skiing and ice rink, etc.
• Assist in developing and implementing special events and event planning activities.
• Supervise procurement, inventory, receipt and accounting of equipment and supplies.
• Supervise and coordinate tolling and other activities of the operations department.
• Prepare and check operations reports.
• Oversee data collection (zip codes) at facilities.
• Hire provision and seasonal employees.
• Supervises provisional and seasonal employees engaged in park operations to include scheduling, training, assigning duties, performance appraisals and discipline.
• Develop and implement orientation program for seasonal and part-time employees.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the park budget. Responsible for monitoring operational expenditures in compliance with budget constraints.
• Maintain records of attendance and monies received.
• Responsible for the preparation of recreational facilities for the operating season.
• Assure park facilities have supplies, change, etc. for daily operation.
• Account for the collection of fees, balance transactions and consolidate funds for deposit.
• Create and implement revenue controls such as cash register receipts, rental tickets, etc. to assure compliance with HCMA policy and to prevent or detect fraud.
• Responsible for production of revenue reports on computer.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field, Bachelor’s preferred.
• Two years of supervisory or five years of experience in park and recreation operations.
• Experience in event planning preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, budget controls, auditing, cash controls and professional standards and ethics.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws governing employment and business operations.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, filing and record management systems, computer applications such as word processing, data base programs and spreadsheets, and other office procedures.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to gain working knowledge of RecTrac, WebTrac and New World programs.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and varied hours including weekends and holidays, depending upon park demands.
• Ability to use mathematics to solve problems, account for cash, design and produce financial and other reports.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and varied hours including weekends and holidays, depending upon park demands.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors, and park visitors.
• Ability to execute fair and objective performance evaluations and create a productive work environment.
• Ability to prepare, analyze and maintain applicable records and reports.
• Possession of an Aquatic Facility Operator certification or ability to attain within 1 year of employment.
• Possession of a ServSafe Manager certification or ability to attain within 1 year of employment.
• Possession of a valid Michigan operator's license and acceptable driving record.
• Possession of an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification preferred.
• May be assigned to work in other parks and districts as needed and if necessary.
• May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Ability to perform essential duties.