ASSISTANT PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR

Krpa; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Caregiver Leave

Paid Time Off

KPERS retirement

Job summary

The City of Lawrence is seeking an Assistant Director of Parks who will provide leadership for planning, operations, and maintenance of the City’s parks, facilities, and outdoor spaces. Under the supervision of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Director, you will coordinate projects with other departments and community partners, manage staff, and ensure safe, high‑quality amenities for Lawrence residents.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, six years of progressive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as stated in Qualifications.
• Six years of professional experience in parks and recreation administration with supervisory responsibility.
• Must possess an appropriate valid driver’s license and pass City background, physical, and drug screens.
• Ability to obtain CPRP Certification within one calendar year.

Responsibilities

• Planning, prioritizing, and supervising work of managerial, supervisory, and technical staff responsible for park and facility maintenance.
• Overseeing park planning, general construction and maintenance, forestry, cemeteries, horticulture, golf course maintenance, custodial services, and athletic facilities.
• Coordinate projects and services with other City departments, partner agencies, and community organizations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or closely related field

Job description

Summary:
The Assistant Director of Parks, under the general supervision of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Director, provides leadership and support for the planning, operations, and maintenance of the City’s parks, facilities, and outdoor spaces. This position helps manage departmental activities, staffing, and resources to ensure safe, wellmaintained, and highquality parks and public amenities for the Lawrence community. The role coordinates projects and services with other City departments, partner agencies, and community organizations, and provides responsible administrative support to the Director.

Key duties include planning, prioritizing, and supervising the work of managerial, supervisory, and technical staff responsible for park and facility maintenance. Areas of oversight include park planning, general construction and maintenance, forestry, cemeteries, horticulture, golf course maintenance, custodial services, and maintenance of pools, recreation centers, athletic fields, playgrounds, shelters, and sports complexes.

Qualifications:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field. Six years of increasingly responsible professional experience in parks and recreation administration, park and/or recreation program development and implementation, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. The successful candidate must possess an appropriate valid driver’s license and pass City background, physical, and drug screens. Ability to obtain CPRP Certification within one calendar year.

Benefit Information:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
• Caregiver Leave – 12 weeks paid leave
• Paid Time Off:12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)