Assistant Facilities Manager - Arlington Mill Community Center

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager for Arlington Mill Community Center. This position is responsible for providing on-site, day-to-day operations of the facility to accommodate various DPR internal/external activities, programs, and rentals. This position will also supervise staff and serve as the Person-in-Charge (PIC) during assigned shifts and/or in the absence of the DPR Facilities Manager.  

The Arlington Mill Community Center features a full-size gymnasium striped for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball, multi-purpose rooms for various types of programming and meetings, a senior lounge, a teen lounge, a game room, locker rooms, a fitness room, two story garage and home to two non-profit agencies. Additionally, the outdoor amenities include a multi-use plaza and a small playground. 

Specific duties include:   

• Assisting the Facility Manager with overseeing the daily operations of the facility and associated outdoor spaces, including adherence to standard operations procedures, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and operational needs of users are met; 

• Supervising facility monitors and customer service representatives including hiring, training, assigning work and providing performance feedback; 

• Setting up rooms for programs, rentals and events and ensuring equipment is available and operational; 

• Responding to customer inquiries and concerns, interacting with patrons of the facility daily, cultivating community relationships, and processing facility requests; 

• Overseeing cash handling processes including program registrations, and fee reductions when administrative registration unit is closed, and reconciling cash receipts; 

• Facilitating room rentals and large events in the facility; 

• Ensuring contracted work (e.g., maintenance, cleaning, sanitation, pest control) is performed as scheduled in accordance with specification; 

• Providing access to locked areas for contractors, parks, and custodial staff; and 

• Performing other job-related duties and assigned. 

Minimums:  

• High School diploma/equivalent; and

• Some experience managing recreation programs and activities in a large multi-service-based facility, center, or similar environment.

Substitution: Additional education may substitute for experience. 
 
Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following: 

• Working in a local government setting; 

• Managing a large and diverse staff;  

• Using RecTrac or similar web-based scheduling, registration, and payment system; and 

• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). 

Possession of one or more of the following Certifications/Licenses preferred:  

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP); 

• Facility Management Professional (FMP); and

• CPR, AED, and First Aid

Special Requirements: 

Please attach a resume to this application.  

Selected candidate must possess CPR, First Aid, AED, and MAT certifications within 60 days of hire  
 
A pre-employment background check will be conducted.  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.     
 
Employee must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of the official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicants driving record. 

Additional Information:  

Work Hours: Monday - Sunday, hours vary between 6:30a.m. – 12:00am. Rotating schedule based on the facilities schedule of events. The employee is required to work nights, weekends, and holidays on occasion.  

Arlington County offers a competitive salary