Park Manager

Description

The Newaygo County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking individuals to fill seasonal Park Manager positions. Newaygo County Park Managers are in charge of their team and ensure the county park's high standards of safety, cleanliness, and customer services are maintained; to give our park customers the best experience possible. We are looking for outgoing, team-oriented managers who are not afraid to work alongside their employees and take pride in their work. This is a great seasonal position for those passionate about teamwork and going above and beyond for our customers.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises park attendants which includes but is not limited to, scheduling work assignments; monitoring work in progress, and upon completion of the season, evaluating quality of work performance.
• Meets and communicates with the public in a professional, helpful and pleasant manner. Acts as a good-will ambassador for the Newaygo County Parks and Recreation at all times. Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with other staff members.
• Patrols park area to assure that all vehicles have permits and to enforce park rules and regulations. Responds to and solves a variety of complaints such as barking dogs, noisy campers or inoperative facilities. May be called upon to perform in public relations duties such as answering questions, assisting park users, etc...
• Interprets and sensibly enforces the Park Rules Ordinance. Monitors behavior of park visitors. With the Park Director’s approval, cautions and evicts violators of the Ordinance. Documents violations and reports them to the Parks Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Parks Director.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, must be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment
• Previous supervisory, management experience, or experience in a related field is preferred
• Must have valid MI Drivers’ license with an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Good character with no history of serious criminal activity
• Maintaining residency at the assigned County Park for the duration of employment is preferred. Candidates that choose not to live onsite will be on call and required to report to the park should a camper need their assistance after hours

Supplemental Information

The Park Manager position is salaried, and they are provided with a full-hookup campsite.

Minimum benefits offered, which are also based on hours worked.