Assistant Manager

The Assistant Manager, under the guidance of the General Manager, is responsible for assisting with Tennis & Fitness staff, all programs, and the basic operation of our two facilities. This full time management position’s hours will vary depending on program demands but will generally total a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; evenings and weekends may be required.

Essential Functions:
  1.  Oversee the everyday operations of the facilities.
  2. Implement departmental-specific goals for Tennis and Fitness.
  3. Oversee Tennis & Fitness club memberships, membership policies and procedures, member communications and publications, member tracking, member concerns, recruitment, and retention programs.
  4. Manage quality customer service policies and procedures set by the general manager.
  5. Oversee club and program registration, policy, and procedures.
  6. Coordinate Tam Tennis junior programming, scheduling, and staffing under the guidance of the general manager.
  7. Handles customer service inquiries and staff concerns.
  8. Supervise Tam Tennis & Fitness staff and schedule the Fitness desk part-time staff.
  9. Assist in staff meetings and trainings.
  10. Assist with preparing for the budgeting process.
  11. Assist with monitoring program revenue throughout the year.
  12. Monitor payroll allocations when the general manager is not available.
  13. Under the direction of the General Manager, order, receive, issue, and maintain an accurate inventory of all supplies and equipment necessary for the successful operation of programs and the facility.
  14. Assist in coordinating brochure and marketing materials for related programs.
  15. Under the supervision of the general manager, helps to maintain a safe environment for staff and customers.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or parks and recreation.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a supervisory position.
  • Experience in recreation/fitness facility management.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Computer knowledge, including Rec-Trac software.
  • Good communication skills and able to work well with others.
  • Passionate about the recreation/fitness field.
  • Marketing and development skills a plus.
  • CPR, First Aid certified.
  • The Assistant Manager may need to respond to situations quickly and accurately
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs. as needed.

Job details

$55,000-$65,000
August 31st, 2025
Niles Park District
Melissa Galvez
847-583-2716
mgalvez@niles-parks.org