Site Supervisor in Alexandria, Virginia at NOVA Parks

The Site Supervisor is responsible for interacting with special interest groups, set-up and takedown of special events, and general maintenance of park grounds and buildings.

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Assist in supervising park operations which may include opening and closing of facility, ordering and maintaining supplies, care and use of resources, and handling cash.
• Monitor rentals, retail sales, and events throughout the year.
• Monitor marina operations (location dependent).
• Set-up and takedown of special events.
• General maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Assist in the supervision of part time/seasonal park attendants and rangers, which may include scheduling, training, motivation and control.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records of money handling transactions.
• Perform manual labor and routine maintenance as needed.
• Equipment use, including hand tools, power tools, zero turn mowers and a tractor with a frontend loader.
• Ensure NOVA Parks safety, business standards, and other standards inherent to the particular operation are being followed.
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of the site Operation and Management plan.
• Assist with public relations by greeting park visitors, handling inquiries, and providing information and assistance, and informing patrons of rules and regulations.
• Interpret NOVA Parks rules and regulations.
• Serve as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Park Manager.
• Correct and report unsafe conditions to the Park Manager.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Park Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with one year of business experience or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the staff.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
• Knowledge of or ability of obtain NOVA Parks business practices and money handling procedures.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and related materials.
• Ability to handle cash accurately.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to use a calculator and computer.
• Flexibility and ability to perform all duties of other part-time/seasonal employees as needed.
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history, organization, rules and regulations.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Availability to work additional hours during peak operating season.
• Willingness to learn and perform a new skill.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver’s license, must maintain safe driving record.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.