Facility Specialist

GENERAL PURPOSE: Plans, coordinates, and manages Cameron Courts and Roosevelt Park Pool and Splash pad operations, activities, and personnel.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the facilities including administration, marketing, facility rental, and building maintenance.
• Develops and administers annual operating budget; monitors and authorizes expenditure. Implementation of established fees and practices as approved by the Minot Park District
• Hires, trains, supervises, and monitors the performance of assigned personnel; ensures staff compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepares, coordinates, and maintains employee work schedules.
• Oversees marketing functions including advertising facility activities and availability; sells advertising space within the facility.
• Schedules and coordinates facility use for Cameron Courts, Hammond Tennis courts, Roosevelt Pool, and/or Minot Park District programs and non-Minot Park District events.
• Schedule, coordinate, develop, plan, and supervise recreation programs and facilities for all ages as assigned.
• Conducts inspections and ensures the proper cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and filtration systems.
• Directs, supervises, and participates in building and/or facility maintenance activities.
• Performs daily chemical checks and/or periodic maintenance; troubleshoots and repairs equipment malfunctions.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records, reports, and documentation.
• Attends and participates in various meetings pertaining to facility operations; serves on committees as appointed or assigned.
• Recommend and implement changes in programs to meet the needs of the public and facility.
• Responsible for distribution of facility information to staff and the public
• Serve as a liaison to Minot Public Schools, Minot Tennis Association, Minot Area Pickleball Association, Minot Swim Club and work closely with those user groups of the facilities.
• Participate in workshops, as requested, to include long range planning, methods and materials utilization, operational procedures and policies.
• Provide the information needed to appropriate staff for the development of news releases, public service announcements, flyers, schedules, reports, facility brochures, publications, and related information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, leisure services, parks and recreation administration, or relevant field with emphasis in facility and program management. Four years’ full-time work experience in a related field to the position or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications or willing/be able to obtain in a timely manner:

• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License
• CPO
• FA/CPR/AED

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of facility operations and management.
• Regulations and standards governing the maintenance of recreation facilities.
• Equipment and maintenance processes.
• Building maintenance principles, practices, and equipment.
• Marketing and facility rental principles.
• Processes for developing and administering budgets.
• Supervisory principles, practices, and methods.

Required Skill in:

• Directing and overseeing courts and pools operations.
• Ensuring the courts and pools are properly maintained and optimally utilized.
• Marketing courts and pools activities and selling advertising space.
• Meeting with potential customers and coordinating facility usage.
• Supervising and participating in building and courts and pools maintenance functions.
• Developing and administering budgets and monitoring expenditure.
• Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Communication, organizational, active listening, and proactive planning skills.

Work Environment

• Work environment is in and around Tennis/Pickleball Courts and Pool facilities.
• Work involves operating building maintenance equipment, climbing ladders, and lifting objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• The qualifications listed above are to be considered a guideline. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.