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Description
SALARY: $60,944.00 - $74,193.60 Annually
CLOSING DATE: 10/24/22 05:00 PM
The City of Blue Ash is seeking candidates to fill a Full-Time BLUE ASH SPORTS CENTER MANAGER position within the Parks & Grounds Maintenance Department. Be a part of one of the leaders in municipal green space care and oversee the beautiful 37-acre multi-sport complex serving the community through youth, adult, competitive and recreational sports competitions.
This position will enjoy:
- paid, on-site training;
- contributions into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (Pension);
- option to enroll in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as additional retirement savings;
- potential for paid overtime or compensatory time-off;
- free membership to the Blue Ash Recreation Center with eligibility and discounts for family members; and discounts at the Blue Ash Golf Course, and Sandtrap Grill;
- comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits;
- voluntary benefits of additional Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage and a College Savings Plan.
Make a difference in the community! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Blue Ash— you will have a direct hand in building and improving the community and making a visible impact on the lives of residents and patrons. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Blue Ash way of life.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Lead (FT) staff member at the complex responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating a team of (PT) staff while working side by side with them in order to maintain, schedule and supervise the complex. Reports to the Parks and Grounds Superintendent.
- Provides excellent customer service to community organizations, renters and spectators. Trains staff on customer service standards, conflict resolution, facility procedures and maintenance skills.
- Works closely with numerous community groups and private organizations to organize, review and schedule all bookings taking place within the facility. Utilizes web-based software program for this task which includes creating bookings, communicating schedules, communicating confirmations and managing invoices/payments.
- Prescribes, manages and oversees the complete field maintenance program. Includes, but not limited to sports field turf grass, synthetic turf, infields and supportive infrastructure such as netting, fencing and field equipment.
- Maintains landscapes and hardscapes throughout the facility including annual beds and surfaces.
- Diagnoses plant nutrition and pest control needs including proper applications of fertilization and herbicides as well as documentation of appropriate record-keeping according to Local, State, and Federal guidelines.
- Operates hand/power tools as well as heavy equipment necessary to complete projects such as, but not limited to, loaders, tillers, seeders, aerators and mowers.
- Assists in snow removal utilizing brushes, blowers, and walk-behind snow machines on walkways/drives as well as plow vehicles (non-CDL) in parking lots and on roadways.
- Oversees staff safety requirements, ensuring that all staff are properly trained in their areas as well as on all necessary equipment.
- Continually develops and motivates staff members through trainings, evaluations, and regularly scheduled mentor opportunities to excel their development and advancement.
- Prioritizes, prepares and assigns daily and weekly work schedules.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exemplary customer service, strong organization and computer skills, positive attitude and ability to work with a team.
- Must have the ability to work outdoors under different weather conditions for extended periods of time. Will be expected to work nights, weekends, holidays and special events.
- Ability to stand and/or walk up to 6+ hours during a shift.
- Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and a comprehensive background check. Must possess valid Driver License.
- Preferred: Bachelor's and/or Associate's degree from an accredited College or University in Horticulture, landscape construction, Sports Management or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Experience with automatic irrigation systems and ability to follow landscape and irrigation plans.
- Ohio Commercial Applicator License or the ability to obtain one in the first 6-months:
- Core - 6A Ornamental Pests - 5 Industrial Vegetation - 8 Turf Pests
- Preferred: Minimum 5-years of experience in the field.
Apply online at www.BlueAsh.com/jobs. The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.