Ice Park Manager - Brightspeed Ice Park

As the Ice Park Manager, you will oversee the daily operations and long-term success of the Brightspeed Ice Park. You will have the opportunity to shape programming, develop partnerships, lead a team, and ensure the facility continues to serve the recreational needs of the Springfield community.

Key responsibilities include

• Manages the daily operations of a recreation or sports facility, including scheduling facility use, coordinating maintenance and repairs, and keeping the facility safe and ready for the public.
• Develop Engaging Programs:
  Oversee the creation, implementation, and evaluation of recreational programs, activities, leagues, games, competitions, and special events.
• Manage and Develop Staff:
  Supervise assigned employees, coordinate schedules, conduct performance evaluations, support employee development, and participate in hiring and training.
• Build Community Partnerships:
  Establish and maintain positive working relationships with schools, governmental agencies, businesses, community organizations, and facility tenants.
• Oversee Events and
  
  Activities:
  
  Coordinate facility agreements, partner activities, tournaments, competitions, and other events that bring the community together.
• Manage Budgets and Resources:
  Prepare, evaluate, and monitor the Ice Park's budget while maintaining accurate financial records and preparing operational reports.
• Establish Policies and Procedures:
  Develop and implement effective policies and procedures that support safe, efficient, and consistent facility operations.
• Plan for the Future:
  Develop short- and long-range program plans based on community needs, evaluate services, and recommend improvements.
• Promote the Ice Park:
  Support marketing and public relations efforts by promoting programs, classes, leagues, rentals, and special events.

We are looking for a collaborative and results-oriented leader who can balance facility operations, employee supervision, program development, and community engagement.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of recreational programming, facility management, and supervisory practices.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs and large-scale events.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate employees and establish clear goals and expectations.
• The ability to evaluate programs, analyze operational and budget information, and recommend improvements.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with community partners, facility tenants, and the general public.
• Sound judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A commitment to providing welcoming, respectful, and inclusive recreational experiences for the community.

The Springfield-Greene County Park strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike.

The Park Board includes 3,200 acres and 105 sites, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities to natural resource areas. The system includes four golf courses, three family centers, a zoo, a farm park, botanical gardens, several sports and athletic complexes, two indoor aquatics centers, six outdoor swimming pools, multiple School-Park sites and more than 100 miles of recreational trails -- including 70 miles of Greenways.

Learn more about our award-winning, accredited Parks department: .

The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Business Management, Facility Management, Sports Management, or a closely related area

AND

• Three years of experience in developing and supervising recreational programs;
• Directly related experience in developing and supervising related ice park programs or facilities, or…