Assistant Recreation Director: Lead Teams & Programs

City of La Vista; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Vista is seeking an experienced Assistant Recreation Director to lead our Recreation Department and guide staff, programs, facilities, and operations. This role emphasizes strong people skills and a hands-on approach to improving processes and services.

You’ll collaborate with multiple city departments and community partners, manage budgets and initiatives, and help shape the department’s future direction. Strong leadership and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop staff, helping employees grow, succeed, and take the next step in their careers.
• Work across the world of Recreation, from aquatics and athletics to facilities, programs, seniors, and special projects.
• Look at how we do things and ask, “How can we make this better?”
• Build strong relationships with staff, City departments, community partners, and the people we serve.
• Help manage budgets, operations, policies, performance measures, and department initiatives.
• Bring ideas to the table and help turn those ideas into action.
• Balance the needs of today while helping us plan for what’s next.

Job description

The City of La Vista is seeking an experienced Assistant Recreation Director to lead our Recreation Department and guide staff, programs, facilities, and operations. This role emphasizes strong people skills and a hands-on approach to improving processes and services.

You’ll collaborate with multiple city departments and community partners, manage budgets and initiatives, and help shape the department’s future direction. Strong leadership and organizational abilities are essential.