The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency providing land use planning; stewardship of natural, cultural, and historic resources; and delivery of recreation programs to the communities it serves. M-NCPPC operates in the Montgomery and Prince George's County Regions. Additional information on the agency can be found on www.mncppc.org.

The Aquatics and Athletic Facilities Division of M-NCPPC is seeking an Aquatics Regional Manager! This position will be responsible for multiple indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities that offer programming and training opportunities for the community.

Our ideal candidate will provide high level professional recreation management for a region in the Central and Southern portion of Prince George’s County, which houses two indoor pools and one outdoor splash park. In addition, this candidate will lead work groups that assist with planning and the organization of programming for the division.

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $75,336 to $135,882  at the Aquatics Regional Manager level with an excellent benefits package including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, employer's retirement plan, and work-life programs. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, women, and persons with disabilities.

The hiring range for this position will be $75,336 to midpoint of the advertised salary range and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

• Supervises the operations of multiple aquatic facilities crafting operational goals and objectives while providing leadership to facility management teams to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
• Works with multiple divisions and facility maintenance personnel to ensure that the facilities’ systems are operating properly and supervises staff on the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the facilities. Actively coordinates major maintenance, repairs, and construction projects.
• Supervises full-time and intermittent staff which entails but is not limited to the recruitment, selecting, training, and evaluating. Also, plans, schedules, and assigns work for staff. Counselling staff on opportunities to improve performance and initiates disciplinary action when vital.
• Sets programs standards for the facilities and ensures that programming staff offer a wide variety of cultural, interpretive, historical, or recreational programs to meet the needs of the community.
• Supervises the operating budget for each facility, works with facility managers to prepare annual projections and monitors revenues and expenditures throughout the fiscal year to ensure each facility reaches budgeting expectations.
• Regularly meets with citizens, community groups, and business groups to identify needs, plan programs, and answer questions about the facilities. Investigates complaints involving highly sensitive issues and problems.
• Collaborates to develop marketing strategies for facilities and programs to increase usage and attendance.
• Conducts frequent inspections to supervise day-to-day operations and programs of facilities. Advises managers on ways to tackle technical problems, follow administrative procedures, and improve operations and management of facilities.
• Keeps supervisor advised about meaningful matters. Makes recommendations for new or revised management processes, policies, training programs, or new equipment.
• Reviews purchasing and cash handling processes of each facility and ensure their compliance with departmental policy.
• Leads assigned work groups to provide recommendations, implement initiatives and improve divisional and departmental operations.

Working Conditions 

• Works in an assigned region with facilities that operate seven days per week.
• Works extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Requires regular contact with the public. Responds to citizens' complaints.

Important Worker Characteristics 

• Excellent Teammate
• Ability to manage a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and strong ability to meet deadlines
• Strong Attention-to-Detail
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequent change

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. Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional aquatic facility experience, with at least one (1) year as supervisor of a program or aquatics facility.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) 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: (a) valid operating license (e.g., county pool operator) as appropriate; (b) First Aid, CPR, AED certifications; or (c) basic and/or instructor level certifications as related to assignment (e.g., Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Pool Operator).

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience facilitating American Red Cross training and certification programs
• Basic and instructor level aquatic certifications (i.e. Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Instructor, Water Safety Instructor)
• Pool Operating Certifications (i.e. Aquatic Facility Operator, Certified Pool Operator)
• Instructor Trainer certification is a plus