Assistant Parks Supervisor (High Point City Lake Park)

Who We Are: 
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all ages and abilities. 
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You’ll be joining a nationally accredited Parks & Recreation department, as well as a dynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! 

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs. 
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships. 

What We Offer:
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service 
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one 
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans 
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

Your Purpose:
 The Assistant Park Supervisor will be responsible for supervising day-to-day operations, enforcing lake and park rules and regulations. This position supervises full-time and part-time employees. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Parks Supervisor. Work schedule includes nights, weekends and holidays.What You’ll Do:

• Assists the Park Supervisor with managing the operation of a multi-purpose recreational facility which includes a lake, marina and related activities, amusements, concessions, and an aquatics facility;
• Plans and implements programs and special events; 
• Coordinates with community groups and corporations to plan their outings and special events;
• Provides excellent customer service by phone, in person, and by email;
• Supervises both full-time and part-time staff members;
• Hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and coaches staff members;
• Prepares and maintains records and reports on division activities and equipment maintenance;
• Reserves facilities, collects fees, and performs end of day closing using computer software program;
• Performs daily safety checks of patrol boat, fishing boats, pedal boats, canoes, life rings, life jackets, playgrounds and fire extinguishers;
• Patrols lake and monitors activities; responds to emergencies, provides rescue assistance if needed; 
• Enforces lake and park rules and regulations; communicates with conservation enforcement officers involving game law violations;
• Opens and closes park gates and the park facilities;
• Assists with preparing and maintaining the park budget;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

• What You'll Bring:

  
  

  We recognize your time is valuable, please ensure you meet the required qualifications below prior to applying:

  
  

  Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • 4-year degree from accredited university in Parks and Recreation or other related field;
  • Must have at least 2 years of municipal or county Parks and Recreation experience;
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License;
  • Must obtain a Certified Pool Operator’s certification within the first year of employment;
  • Must obtain a CPSI certification within the first year of employment.
    
     Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in aquatics, programming, and marina operations preferred;
  • Supervisory experience preferred.

• Physical/Mental Requirements:

  Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and necessary to operate equipment safely and enforce safety regulations.
   

  Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

  • Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see people at a distance to monitor their activity and ensure their safety around the marina, lake, and surrounding park area. Both eyes 20/25 – R 20/30 – L 20/30 corrected
  • Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see rental, permit and reservation forms, tickets, food items, cash register, dispensing machines and other work aids close at hand.  Both eyes 20/25 corrected
  • Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.  Must be able to judge distances when patrolling the lake and park for safety purposes and to ensure water safety. 
     Depth perception – 4
  • Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area to cover marina and lake areas and observe people and their activities in order to enforce rules and regulations.
  • Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.  This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.  Must be able to adjust eye lens to focus readily when glancing from near work (equipment operation, documents near at hand, etc.) to distance work (people walking around facility) to monitor activities and ensure safety at all areas. 

• Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

  • Medium to Heavy Work
    1. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently in preparing sailboats and other watercraft for rent; and/or
    2. A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position. 
    3. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, squatting, bending, and stooping, although worker does sit on occasions. 
    4. Must be able to move quickly since safety factors are involved.

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  • Type of Physical Demands
    1. Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
    2. Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
    3. Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

• Reasoning

  • Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner, possibly under emergency conditions. Good judgement is important because often the individual will be working in the absence of a supervisor.

  Mathematics Ability

  • Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to use arithmetic to add charges for boat rentals, fishing permits, reservations, concession sales, ticket sales, price merchandise, calculate tax percentages, count money, make change, figure daily revenue collections, and make various reports.

  Language Ability

  • The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

  
   Environmental Conditions

  Physical Surroundings

  • The Assistant Park Supervisor is subject to Outside Environmental Conditions: exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures.  Combining the type of work performed with the various weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work outside in a hot or cold environment.   The position is best suited for someone who doesn’t mind getting dirty, sweaty, and likes working in and around water.

  Hazards

  • The Assistant Park Supervisor will be exposed to trash, garbage, lake water, cleaning solutions and various debris. Employee will be required to wear the proper PPE while working with chemicals.  Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.
     
     

  Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

  • Items which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work: Concession items and merchandise, computer, packaged products, cash register, calculator, mop, broom, drink dispensers, First Aid supplies, telephone, 2 way radio, hoses, scrub brushes, whistles, office supplies, basic hand tools, towing, patrol boat, outboard motor boat, golf cart, utility vehicle, fire extinguisher and Personnel Resolution.Bottom of Form

  
  

  Our Commitments:

  
  

  "The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated, at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law."
   

  The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

  
  

  The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

  
  

  
   Application Deadline: Due to high candidate volume, this position may be removed earlier than the stated closing date. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary : $50,311