DISC Assistant Manager

Job Description

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DISC Assistant Manager Classification:
Full-time, Exempt Department: DISC (updated 11/2/26) Salary: $52,000-$57,000 Page:1 of 3 POSITION FOCUS:

Responsible for assisting in the overall administration of the Decatur Indoor Sports Center including planning, developing, promoting, budgeting, personnel, community relations and implementing various programs, events, and memberships in the best interest of the community and Millikin University. Lead employee for the DISC Day camp and children's youth programs.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the DISC Manager and supervises the Decatur Indoor Sports Center part time staff and specific program staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assists in membership recruitment and retention for the facility (i.e., customer experience, member engagement events, corporate visits, etc.).
• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates part time staff; & assists with supervision/guidance of interns and volunteers.
• Conducts part-time staff meetings (in conjunction with manager)
• Administer and supervise summer day camp, schools' day out, home school P.E, Little Hoopsters, Sports Sampler along with special events such as Santa Shuffle, Mommy Son, Daddy Daughter
• Assists Manager with larger rentals
• Approved/edits payroll for part time employees
• Assures staffing and set-up needs are in place for rentals, special events, programs, birthday parties etc.
• Establishes and monitors policies and procedures for specific areas of responsibility.
• Develops personnel standards and employment procedures for his/her staff.
• Maintains a good knowledge of the front desk operations and works with Front Desk Coordinator to ensure part-time supervisors are trained.
• Assists in overseeing maintenance operations for the DISC.
• Trains and coordinates training with the Rec Supervisor for Rockwall Belaying staff and set up/ tear down and supervisor training for the inflatables.
• Maintains records and training logs for the Laser Tag Inflatables (including Bounce Houses)
• Develop new programs, events, and leagues to help drive revenue for DISC/Recreation
• Administers and supervises programs, leagues and events assigned to assistant manager
• Maintains a good working relationship with all Millikin University Athletic Coaches and develops camps and clinics as a revenue producer for the DISC and Millikin
• Maintains required records of programs and prepares analysis of those programs.
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget and reports for the part-time staff, Rockwall, special events, Millikin camps and batting cages.
• Assures guests/members are acting in an appropriate manner & follows through with disciplinary action when needed.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook
• Remains an active participant in DISC and Park District committees (i.e. customer service and safety committees).
• Attends work on a regular basis
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

• Speaks before local clubs and groups
• Maintains appropriate relationship with Millikin University
• Maintains affiliation with appropriate professional industry organizations to keep informed of trends and influences potentially impacting operations
• Maintains required records of programs and prepares analysis of those programs including but not limited to the Rockwall and the inflatables.
• Provides orientation and training to staff
  
  Maintains required departmental records
• Attends meetings and participates in IPRA, IAPD and local community agencies, associations and organizations
• Attends professional conferences and workshops to promote knowledge in related areas of responsibility and for continuing education
• Acts as the DISC Manager when the DISC Manager is out of the office for various reasons.
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of community park and recreation administration
• Strong knowledge of the principles of financial management
• Ability to cooperate with and interpret recreation and facilities philosophies to governmental authorities, private groups and agencies and the general public
• Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public and private groups and agencies and to the general public
• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
• Ability to hire, supervise, train and evaluate the work of professional, clerical and semi-skilled employees
• Ability…