Assistant Parks & Recreation Director

City of Georgetown, TX; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Georgetown, Texas, seeks a seasoned Parks and Recreation Administrator to lead assigned programs under the Parks and Recreation Director. You will assist with budget development, strategic planning, and supervision of staff and contractors to deliver high-quality services.

Responsibilities include policy development, program evaluation, project management for capital projects, and presenting at city meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation administration.
• Three (3) years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assist Parks and Recreation Director by providing direction and communicating the vision to staff.
• Supervise divisions and staff; oversee hiring, training, evaluating, counseling, and disciplining staff; supervise contractors.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and regulations; ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Evaluate and improve existing programs; initiate new services to meet customer needs.
• Manage projects, schedules and special events with managers and personnel.
• Recommend park maintenance and recreation programming to the Director.
• Respond to customer complaints and questions about programs, facilities and policies.
• Provide project management for capital improvement projects.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for policy and program development.

Skills

Parks Admin

Budgeting

Supervisory

Policy Development

Project Mgmt

Staff Development

Grants & Funding

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Under direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, administers and directs assigned functions and programs of the Parks and Recreation Department. Assists with budget development and administration. Assists in the development and presentation of long and short term strategic plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

• Assists the Parks and Recreation Director in providing direction and communicating the vision to the staff.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision to assigned divisions and staff; performs supervisory functions including recommending for hire, training, evaluating, counseling, developing and disciplining of assigned staff; supervises contractors.
• Assists in the development, implementation and maintaining of policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to parks and recreation; ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and laws governing department activities.
• Assists the Director in evaluating and improving existing programs and services and initiating new services as required to meet customer needs.
• Manages and coordinates projects, schedules and special events with Parks and Recreation Managers and personnel.
• Make recommendations on park maintenance and recreation programming to Parks and Recreation Director.
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints, concerns and questions regarding the department programs, facilities, vision, policies and procedures.
• Provides project management for various capital improvement projects.
• Prepares reports and recommendations to Director concerning policy development, program development, staff development, department goals and objectives, etc.
• Attends various City board meetings, task forces and City Council meetings; makes presentations; presents agenda items in absence of Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation administration.
• Three (3) years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• OR Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of

• Parks and recreation development, implementation and management practices and techniques.
• Long and short range facility and open space development, maintenance and repair.
• City policies and procedures.
• Modern management and personnel principles and practices.
• Applicable safety rules and regulations to protect citizens and employees.
• Research, analysis, and application techniques for grant programs and funding.
• City fiscal management procedure, revenues and expenditures tracking.
• Recreational Risk Management.

Skill in

• Delegating authority and responsibility.
• Leading and directing operations, services, and activities of the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Developing and monitoring a budget; developing income and expenditure projections.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions.
• Reading manuals, journals, office memos, and reports.
• Leading the development and administration of departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Analyzing programs, data, policies and operational needs.
• Preparing clear and precise administrative and financial reports.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Identifying consequences of proposed actions and implement implementing recommendations in support of goals.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history upon contingent offer. CPRP certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls. Occasional exposure to weather, chemicals.

Hiring Range: $111,738.12 - $139,963.20, annually.

Regular-Full time The City of Georgetown, Texas, with a population of 106,907 (July 2025), is located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. Known for its engaged, educated community, award-winning parks and trails, and small-town character amid rapid growth, Georgetown is guided by five core values: Integrity, Respect, Service, People-centered, and Adaptability. The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer. Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown is contingent upon: Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements. Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. * *The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov