Recreational Facilities Manager Hospitality & Retail Managers
SaveWhat Does a Recreational Facilities Manager Do?
Recreational facilities managers direct the operations of facilities that provide recreational services such as gardens, spas, zoos, gambling and lottery facilities. They plan and organise the daily operations of the related staff and facilities and ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field. They coordinate the different departments of the facility and manage the correct use of resources and budgets.
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Recreation Activities
The field and characteristics of recreational activities for customers.
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Skills You Need to Become a Recreational Facilities Manager
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialRecreation Activities knowledge
The field and characteristics of recreational activities for customers.
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EssentialDevelop Recreation Programmes skill
Develop plans and policies which aim to provide the desired recreation activities to a target group or in a community.
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EssentialEstablish Daily Priorities skill
Establish daily priorities for staff personnel. Effectively deal with multi-task workload.
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EssentialLiaise With Local Authorities skill
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
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EssentialManage Logistics skill
Create logistic framework for transporting goods to customers and for receiving returns, execute and follow up the logistics processes and guidelines.
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EssentialManage Operational Budgets skill
Prepare, monitor and adjust operational budgets together with the economical/administrative manager/professionals in the arts institute/unit/project.
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EssentialManage Supplies skill
Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and …
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EssentialPromote Recreation Activities skill
Promote the implementation of recreation programs in a community, as well as recreation services provided by an organisation or institution.
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EssentialRepresent The Organisation skill
Act as representative of the institution, company or organisation to the outside world.
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EssentialSchedule Recreation Facilities skill
Schedule the use of recreational facilities.
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EssentialSet Organisational Policies skill
Participate in setting organisational policies that cover issues such as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits for the service users.
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EssentialSupervise Daily Information Operations skill
Direct daily operations of different units. Coordinate program/project activities to assure the respect of costs and time.
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EssentialManage Recreational Facility skill
Manage the daily operations of a cultural facility. Organise all activities and coordinate the different departments functioning within a cultural facility. Develop a plan of action and arrange the necessary …
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OptionalCorporate Social Responsibility knowledge
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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OptionalAccounting knowledge
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
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OptionalBookkeeping Regulations knowledge
The methods and regulations involved in the process of accurate bookkeeping.
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OptionalBudgetary Principles knowledge
Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
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OptionalCommunication Principles knowledge
The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.
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OptionalCounselling Methods knowledge
Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.
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OptionalCompany Policies knowledge
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
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OptionalQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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OptionalAnalyse Goal Progress skill
Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation's goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and …
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OptionalAssess Employees' Capability Levels skill
Evaluate the capabilities of employees by creating criteria and systematic testing methods for measuring expertise of individuals within an organisation.
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OptionalAssist Customers skill
Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.
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OptionalCoordinate Advertising Campaigns skill
Organise course of action to promote a product or service; oversee the production of TV advertisements, newspaper and magazine ads, suggest mail packs, email campaigns, websites, stands and other advertising …
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OptionalCoordinate Events skill
Lead events by managing budget, logistics, event support, security, emergency plans and follow up.
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OptionalCreate A Financial Plan skill
Develop a financial plan according to financial and client regulations, including an investor profile, financial advice, and negotiation and transaction plans.
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OptionalCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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OptionalDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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OptionalDevelop Organisational Policies skill
Develop and supervise the implementation of policies aimed at documenting and detailing the procedures for the operations of the organisation in the lights of its strategic planning.
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OptionalDevelop Revenue Generation Strategies skill
Elaborate methodologies through which a company markets and sells a product or service to generate income.
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Company Regulations skill
Guarantee that employees' activities follow company regulations, as implemented through client and corporate guidelines, directives, policies and programmes.
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OptionalEvaluate Employees skill
Analyse employees' individual performance over a certain time span and communicate own conclusions to the employee in question or higher management.
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OptionalFix Meetings skill
Fix and schedule professional appointments or meetings for clients or superiors.
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OptionalFollow Company Standards skill
Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
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OptionalIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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OptionalImplement Marketing Strategies skill
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
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OptionalKeep Stock Records skill
Keep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.
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OptionalKeep Task Records skill
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
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OptionalLead A Team skill
Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.
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OptionalLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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OptionalMaintain Professional Administration skill
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
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OptionalMaintain Professional Records skill
Produce and maintain records of work performed.
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OptionalMaintain Relationship With Customers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and …
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OptionalMaintain Relationship With Suppliers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
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OptionalManage A Small-To-Medium Business skill
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalManage Health And Safety Standards skill
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.
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OptionalManage Payroll skill
Manage and be responsible for employees receiving their wages, review salaries and benefit plans and advise management on payroll and other employment conditions.
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OptionalManage Schedule Of Tasks skill
Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.
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OptionalManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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OptionalManage Workflow Processes skill
Develop, document and implement traffic and workflow processes across the company for different functions. Liaise with several departments and services such as account management and the creative director to plan …
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OptionalMaximise Sales Revenues skill
Increase possible sales volumes and avoid losses through cross-selling, upselling or promotion of additional services.
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OptionalOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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OptionalOrganise Training skill
Make the necessary preparations to conduct a training session. Provide equipment, supplies and exercise materials. Ensure the training runs smoothly.
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OptionalPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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OptionalPlan Health And Safety Procedures skill
Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the workplace.
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OptionalPlan Medium To Long Term Objectives skill
Schedule long term objectives and immediate to short term objectives through effective medium-term planning and reconciliation processes.
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OptionalProduce Sales Reports skill
Maintain records of calls made and products sold over a given time frame, including data regarding sales volumes, number of new accounts contacted and the costs involved.
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OptionalProvide Cost Benefit Analysis Reports skill
Prepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project …
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OptionalRecruit Employees skill
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
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OptionalSchedule Shifts skill
Plan staff time and shifts to reflect the demands of the business.
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OptionalSpeak Different Languages skill
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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OptionalSupervise Work skill
Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.
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OptionalTrain Employees skill
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …
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OptionalAnalyse Transportation Costs skill
Identify and analyse transportation costs, service levels and availability of equipment; make recommendations and take preventive/corrective measures.
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OptionalChair A Meeting skill
Chairing a meeting for a group of people, in order to formulate plans and decisions that are carried out by the company.
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OptionalCheck In Guests skill
Inscribe visitors and guests at the spa by entering the appropriate information and running necessary reports from a computer system.
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OptionalCreate Safe Working Protocols skill
Create clear, accountable, safe working protocols according to recognised zoo guidelines.
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OptionalInform Customers Of Activity Changes skill
Brief customers about changes, delays or cancellations of planned activities.
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OptionalReport On Overall Management Of A Business skill
Prepare and present periodic reports on the operations, achievements, and results obtained during certain period to higher level managers and directors.
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OptionalSupervise The Management Of An Establishment skill
Run the management of an establishment and ensure that every need for a smooth running of the operations is looked after.
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OptionalSupervise The Work Of Staff On Different Shifts skill
Oversee the activities of the employees working in shifts in order to ensure continuous operations.
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