Parks and Recreation Manager - Archery Park

About the role

The Archery Complex and surrounding park located at Observatory Park is managed under the supervision of the Division Director of Parks and Recreation. The role involves managing staff, developing and implementing programs, and overseeing capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, discharging, directing, and supervising staff
• Initiating specific programs, assigning programs to staff, monitoring and evaluating programs carried out by staff
• Assisting Director in research and preparation of annual budget; negotiating with sources to develop additional revenues
• Representing the Archery Park to local, regional, and national organizations
• Directing preparation of informational material for distribution
• Determining advertising and promotional activities; directing the design and execution of media and promotional campaigns, including social media
• Directing press and public relations programs
• Working with various entities on county, regional and national levels to develop use of the Archery Park
• Cross-coordinating efforts with planning groups, private businesses, municipalities and other government divisions to develop programs with positive impact
• Coordinating, overseeing and reporting on all capital Improvement projects and equipment needs of the Archery Park
• Developing and maintaining volunteer program and staff for the support of the Archery Park, including, but not limited to; recruiting, retaining, rewarding, correction and scheduling
• Developing and implementing goals and objectives for the staff and volunteers, and serving as a liaison with outside constituents and other on matters relating to policy and administration

Requirements

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field preferred. Experience: Five (5) years of administrative level experience on a comparable level, or any combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of archery equipment and industry related practices
• Extensive knowledge of range safety
• Thorough knowledge of advertising, social media, layout and copy writing techniques
• Strong emphasis on budgeting and cost benefit analysis
• Working knowledge in managing facilities
• Progressive management techniques
• Speaking, dealing with and giving direction to volunteers, employees and general public
• Skilled in customer relations
• Managing resources and staff effectively
• Organizing, assigning, and supervising work
• Planning and developing programs to meet policy guidelines
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all county departments, municipalities, local businesses and organizations, employees, and the public

Special Qualifications

• A valid Utah driver's license and a good driving record
• May require some travel
• May require varied work schedule
• This position requires working in an office environment as well as out of doors
• Requires extreme mobility in order to oversee operation and functions of facilities, etc.
• May require some lifting

Physical Demands

• Frequently walks, sits, talks or hears
• Occasionally uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reaches with hands and arms
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds

About Us

Founded in 1850, Weber County occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front, part of the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake, and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains. The Weber Center is located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401 Contact the Human Resource Department with any questions at 801-399-8623 or by email at humanresources@webercountyutah.gov