Assistant Manager (15206, Grade 20)

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

$57K — $102K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
  • One year of professional experience in facility management or recreation services.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five years may be accepted.
  • Valid driver's license with no restrictions or suspensions required.
  • Certifications may be required depending on assignment (e.g., CPR, AED, lifeguarding).

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing operations of a community center.
  • Respond to patron inquiries and complaints.
  • Plan maintenance and renovations for facility.
  • Oversee rental programs and agreements for events.
  • Organize and implement recreation activities and events.
  • Market programs using various promotional materials.
  • Supervise and train intermittent and volunteer staff.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized recreation organization.
  • Engage in community outreach and development initiatives.
  • Diverse responsibilities enhancing managerial skills.
  • Potential for personal growth within a dynamic work environment.
  • Work in a collaborative team-focused atmosphere.
Full Job Description
Salary: $57,747.00 - $102,275.00 Annually
Location : Ft. Washington, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 15206
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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 a talented Recreation/Park Facility Manager I for the Southern Recreation & Leisure Services DivisionThe selected candidates must be creative, customer service oriented and able to work well in a team environment.

Please note that the salary above represents earning potential. The budgeted salary range for these positions is $57,747 - $80,011 . Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
Facility Management:
  • Assist in managing a community center. Establish, recommends and monitor operating procedures (i.e. hours, building maintenance and repairs).
  • Respond to questions, complaints, and inquiries from patrons
  • Work with Facility Management to plan routine maintenance, repairs and renovations to building and grounds
  • Handles rental program - review, approve, and prepare rental requests/agreements for weddings, rehearsals, meetings, ceremonies, community events

Programming:
  • Plans, organizes, and implements recreation activities, classes, programs, and special events for a specific facility in the northern area of Prince George's County.
  • Market programs for facility. Prepare and distribute flyers, rack cards, ads, posters, and other marketing materials to promote attendance
  • Visit schools and other groups to provide community outreach and inform them of recreation and leisure opportunities
  • Perform on divisional and departmental committee assignments.

Personnel Management:
  • Supervise intermittent, volunteer, and contracted employees.
  • Recruit, interview, select, and train intermittent staff for the community center and programs
  • Complete, at minimum, an annual performance evaluation for intermittent staff
  • Counsel and discipline employees as directed
  • Plan, schedule, and assign work. Approve timecards for intermittent staff.

Fiscal Management:
  • Monitor and track expenditures for programs and projects within approved budget for the community center assigned.
  • Serve as petty cash fund custodian (if applicable)
  • Prepare check request, purchase card request, purchase requisitions, personnel action forms, mileage reimbursements, and other administrative reports.
  • Collect fees and deposit revenues

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Facility Management, Education, Business Administration, Physical Education, Communication, Leisure Services, or any related field.
  2. One (1) year of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, leisure services, or area of required specialty (e.g., arts, performing arts, tennis, aquatics, ice rinks).
  3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) years.
  4. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
  5. Contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require valid: (a) operating license (e.g., county pool operator, childcare license) as appropriate; (b) First Aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications; or (c) certifications as related to assignment (e.g., Lifeguard Instruction, Fundamentals of Gymnastics).
  6. Pass Commission medical exam.

Supplemental Information

Class/Specification: Recreation/Park Facility Manager I
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. (Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position.)
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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