Will “Park Recreation Manager” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.

• Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting workers or operations.

• Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.

• Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.

• Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.

• Requisition supplies and equipment necessary for workers to facilitate recreational or entertainment activities, such as safety harnesses, flash lights, or first aid kits.

• Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.

• Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.

• Plan, direct, or supervise recreational and entertainment activities led by staff, such as sports, aquatics, games, or performing arts.

• Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.

• Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.

• Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.

• Furnish customers with information on events or activities.

• Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.

• Recruit and hire staff members.

• Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.

• Serve as a point of contact between managerial staff and leaders of recreational or entertainment activities.

• Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.

• Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.