The Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is hiring a Facility Manager for the new Lubber Run Community Center, a 50,000-sf facility which includes a gymnasium striped for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, as well as a fitness center with cardio and weight training equipment, multi-purpose rooms for various types of programming and meetings, a senior center, and a pre-school. The incumbent will provide support to all programs in the building including drop-in sports, the 55+ program, a full day pre-school program, and many other parks and recreation programs. The Lubber Run Community Center will open the summer of 2021 and is located adjacent to a new park with pickleball courts, basketball courts, a playground, and green space.
The Lubber Run Facility Manager will be the public face of the new community center and will be responsible for cultivating community relationships and for providing a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons of the center. This position will report to the DPR Facility Operations Manager and will supervise six (6) staff including three (3) Assistant Managers and three (3) Customer Service Representatives while serving as part of a team of nine (9) facility managers in DPR. The Facility Manager will work interdepartmentally with the Department of Environmental Services to facilitate repairs, cleaning, and maintenance of the facility.
To learn more about Arlington County’s community centers, please visit DPR .
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing facility operations, proper setup for activities, and coordinating access to the community center;
- Reconciling facility scheduling conflicts to ensure maximum space usage;
- Assessing operations, programs, and services delivered to make recommendations for improvements when needed;
- Supervising staff including establishing work schedules, assigning and reviewing work, providing training, and evaluating work performance;
- Processing facility requests, program registrations, and fee reductions;
- Collaborating with the department’s Public Relations Unit to create marketing plans and ways to communicate services to the public;
- Facilitating maintenance and minor repairs, inspecting building and grounds, and updating maintenance documentation while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines; and
- Creating and providing financial summary reports which aid in budget preparations.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports, Facilities Operations/Management, Business Management, or related field; and
- At least two years’ of full-time experience administering recreation programs including one year in a large multi-service-based center.
Substitution:
- Years of experience in the specialty area may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the education requirement.
- A Master’s degree in a directly related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification;
- Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification;
- Managing recreational facilities and programs in a local government setting;
- Using RecTrac or similar web-based scheduling, registration, and payment system; and
- Proficient using the Microsoft Office suite.
Special Requirements
An online application is required.
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information
Work Hours: This is a full-time (40 hrs/week position.)
- Schedules may vary based on the facility’s operations and event schedule.
- This position may be required to work nights and weekends on occasion.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give “see resume” as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave : Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance : Three group health insurance plans are offered – a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance : A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee’s age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement : The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement: a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan. The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
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Please provide the following:
- Highest level of degree earned:
- Concentration of degree:
- Years of full-time experience administering recreation programs:
- If you are substituting years of experience or a Master’s Degree as described in the qualifications, please provide details here:
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Please describe your experience administering recreation programs and activities in a large multi-service based center. Please provide complete dates, employers, and responsibilities. Please do not respond with “see resume”.
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Please check all that describe your background:
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification
- Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification
- Managing recreational facilities and programs in a local government setting
- Use of RecTrac or similar software
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
- None of the above
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This position will be the public face for a new community center. Please use this opportunity to describe how your background and experience have prepared you for this unique and exciting opportunity.
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