Park Manager

Seeking motivated self-starters for a Park Manager position at Merrill-Gorrel County Park in Mecosta County, MI. Singles and couples welcome to apply.

General Summary: Under the general supervision of the Full-Time Operations Manager and Full-Time Operations Director with oversight provided by the Park Superintendent. Responsible for the
supervision of the Seasonal Office Manager and all line level positions within the park. Duties
include supervision and participation in all established work functions necessary to operate and
maintain a county park and campground operation as listed in the typical and essential duties
section of the job description.

Typical/Essential Duties:
• Under the direct supervision of the Mecosta County Park Commission Operations Director
and Operations Manager, is responsible for the day to day operations of a county park
including oversight of the office and building and grounds managers, park line staff,
volunteers and other specialty groups; employee training; scheduling; payroll and other
personnel needs as assigned.
• Finalizes bi-weekly work schedules for all staff and mangers ensuring that adequate
personnel will be on hand to operate and maintain all park offices, facilities, and retail
sales. Ensures time sheets for each staff member are completed accurately and submits
forms to the administrative office as scheduled.
• Oversees and prioritizes daily work assignments, providing training when necessary.
Inspects work in progress and completed assignments to ensure the quality and quantity of
work performed.
• Inspects park grounds and facilities and ensures proper maintenance, safety and
cleanliness are being obtained.
• Creates and reviews operational reports (arrivals, departures, reservations) as necessary to
establish goals and project list for line staff.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and overseeing the implementation of special events and
weekly activities.
• Creates improvement action plans and communicates park operational or material
deficiencies to superiors.
• Performs various personnel management functions such as evaluating employee
performance, documenting coaching/counseling of employees, and recommends the
discharge of unsatisfactory employees.
• Oversees the monitoring and adherence of established park rules and regulations, policies
and procedures by staff and park guests.
• Responds to and solves a variety of complaints such as barking dogs, noisy campers,
inoperative facilities, etc. May be called upon to perform in public relations duties, such as
answering questions, assisting park users, etc.
• Maintains and keeps up to date inventories of all supplies and equipment.
• Provides customer service to park guests. Greets public, answers incoming telephone
calls, administers reservation request and receives park revenues. Registers incoming
campers and other park users, issues permits and assigns campsites.
• Ensures cash drawer for each shift is balanced against permits and other sales. Deposits
money as required.
• Travels to banks and other locations as directed by their superiors
• Reviews park financial reporting documents and ensures that seasonal park managers are
submitting information as required to parks administration for the completion of weekly
reconciliations.
• Patrols park grounds to ensure that all vehicles/boats have required permits.
• If needed, fills in and assists for any live level staff position such as office, concessions,
building and grounds maintenance and custodial duties.
• Assists with ensuring facility reservation and accounting software is operating efficiently
and communicates any concerns with superiors.
• Is available on-call during scheduled manager on duty evening and overnight shifts to
respond to staff or camper concerns.
• Coordinates various park opening and closing checklist items with the superiors.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Tagged as: Couples, Pay/Wages, Single/Solo, SPRING '25