Flexible Ice Rink Manager Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $65,465.00 - $115,941.00 Annually
Location : Rockville, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: R04656
Department: MC Parks
Division: Enterprise Division
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates need not reapply.

• Do you enjoy collaborating with a dynamic team?
• Are you creative and intuitive in your approach to people and processes?

If this sounds like you, join us on the Enterprise Team at Montgomery County Parks in Rockville, MD. Montgomery Parks is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional Ice Rink Assistant Manager who will help manage the daily operations of the Cabin John Ice Rink (Snack Bar/Pro Shop) and Cabin John Miniature Train.
The Ice Rink Assistant Manager will manage the daily operations of the Cabin John Ice Rink facility by assisting the Ice Rink Manager with ensuring that all ice programs and rentals run as scheduled on the three sheets of ice (Olympic, NHL, and studio rink); building maintenance; program administration; facility budget preparation; staff supervision (recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates) and assists with oversite of Snack Bar and Pro Shop operations. The Ice Rink Assistant Manager's assignments include full responsibility for the Pro Shop operations (staffing, inventory, budget, promotional materials, and staff trainings) as well as hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of seasonal staff (manager aides, skate guards, and custodial/maintenance staff). This position will also supervise the Front-End Operations Manager and Snack Bar/Miniature Train Manager.
Visit our website to learn more about the Cabin John Ice Rink:
https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/cabin-john-regional-park/cabin-john-ice-rink/
Visit our website to learn more about the Cabin John Miniature Train:
https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/cabin-john-regional-park/miniature-train/
For more information about Montgomery Parks Enterprise Division go to https://montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/enterprise/
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of more than 850 employees, 419 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC metro area.
Visit our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Examples of Important Duties
What the job will involve:
Assists in the Management of the Cabin John Ice Rink

• Manages day-to-day facility operations and establish operating procedures.
• Assists Ice Rink Manager with scheduling leased ice contracts and ensuring that all scheduled facility programming is run on time and without interruption.
• Serves as manager on duty for selected shifts.
• Ensures safety and security of buildings and patrons.
• Assembles information and prepares selected reports as directed by supervisor(s).
• Coordinates with staff the maintenance and repairs of the facilities and ground and ensures they are promptly addressed with minimal disruption to facility programs and schedules.
• Oversee and manage special events.
• Manages customer service activities of the facility. Set a positive example for employees ensuring customers are treated in a prompt, professional, respectful manner.
• Assists with Budget preparation.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling staff.

Manages Snack Bar, Pro Shop, and Vending Operations

• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and supervise staff.
• Select and orders merchandise and supplies.
• Oversees snack bar equipment (ensures proper operation, purchases equipment, and oversees necessary repairs).
• Oversees pro shop equipment (ensures proper operation, purchases equipment, and oversees necessary repairs).
• Receives and maintains all necessary certifications (ServSafe Food Manager and ServSafe Allergens) to oversee operations.
• Controls inventory and ensure accuracy of sales and inventory records.
• Oversee daily operations.
• Monitors revenue and expenditure and prepares required reports.
• Prepares budget recommendations for supervisor to review and approve.

Programs-Schedules Facilities

• Assists in the scheduling of sessions and ongoing programs for the rink.
• Ensure that all scheduled facility programming is run on time, as scheduled daily without interruption.

Supervision of Staff

• Provides oversight and support of two full-time career employees (Front-End Operations Manager, Snack Bar, and Miniature Train Manager).
• Responsible, with assistance of the career managers, for supervision and oversight of all seasonal staff to include the snack bar, miniature train, pro shop, manager aides, skate guards, and custodial/maintenance staff.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Ability to effectively communicate and lead a team of people.
• Ability to synthesize data and transform it into coherent strategic work plans.
• Demonstrate ability to manage complex problems.
• Superb written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in office software (MS Office), software for planning, scheduling, communicating (email), word processing, collecting and reporting data, preparing presentations, and researching information.
• Proven ability to approach and interact with people of all backgrounds and the ability to think collaboratively with various members of the organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of recreational facility management, safety and health regulations, budgeting principles, special event planning, procurement practices, cash handling, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Facility Management, Recreation Management, Education, Business Administration, Physical Education, Communication, Leisure Services, or any related field.
2. Two (2) years of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, leisure services, or area of required specialty (e.g., arts, performing arts, equestrian, tennis, aquatics, gymnastics, ice rinks); including one (1) year as a facility manager, program coordinator or supervisor.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
4. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
5. Contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require valid: (a) operating license (e.g., county pool operator, childcare license) as appropriate; (b) First Aid, CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications; or (c) certifications as related to assignment (e.g., Lifeguard Instruction, Fundamentals of Gymnastics).
6. Pass Commission medical exam.

Supplemental Information
Classification Specification:
May be subject to medical, drug, and alcohol testing.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
Working Conditions:
Works inside and outside an assigned facility which may operate seven days per week. Works extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays. On-call to respond to emergency situations as required. Incumbents in this class must frequently remain in a stationary position, operate motor vehicles, communicate and exchange information with internal staff and the public, be able to see for short and long distances, and occasionally lift equipment and other items weighing up to 49 pounds and ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
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2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.

PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• 457 (b) Plan (Optional) (Pre-tax and Roth)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
• Retiree Healthcare - Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.*

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - (15%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
• Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
• Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
• Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,300
• Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $7,500

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birth, adoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
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Describe in detail your work experience in managing recreational facilities, and if you have managed more than one simultaneously.
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Please describe your experience working in retail and/or a food establishment.
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Please explain your personnel management experience with full and part-time staff.
Required Question