Director of Parks and Recreation

Gulfshoresal; Conroe (TX); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Free pool/recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a Director of Parks and Recreation to lead the Parks and Recreation Department, coordinating with Purchasing and Engineering to design, construct, maintain and operate city facilities. The role oversees development, implementation and evaluation of recreation and aquatics programs for the community.

The incumbent will develop and monitor annual and capital improvement budgets and supervise staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
• Ten (10) years' experience in municipal or private parks and recreation in a supervisory capacity; experience as a Director/Chief Executive of Parks and Recreation preferred.
• Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.
• Preferred possession of Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) designation

Responsibilities

• Administers the Parks and Recreation Department and coordinates with Purchasing and Engineering to design, construct, maintain and operate city facilities.
• Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of recreation and aquatics programs for the community.
• Develops and monitors annual and capital improvement budgets as well as oversees personnel.

Skills

Budgeting

Parks planning

Grant writing

Leadership

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Facilities maintenance

Program development

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Parks and Recreation administers the Parks and Recreation Department and is responsible for coordinating with Purchasing and Engineering to design, construct, maintain and operate of the City of Conroe Parks and Recreation facilities. Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of various recreation and aquatics programs for the community. Develops and monitors the annual and capital improvement budgets as well as oversees personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field. Ten (10) years' experience in municipal or private parks and recreation in a supervisory capacity; experience as a Director/Chief Executive of Parks and Recreation preferred.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license. Preferred possession of Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) designation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of City budgeting procedures and policies; ability to determine the costs of providing programs and facilities to the public and ability to monitor expenditures and revenues.
• Knowledge of and experience in parks and recreation planning and design methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience in writing and administering grant applications.
• Knowledge of and experience in general City-wide beautification projects.
• Knowledge of and experience in grounds and building maintenance.
• Knowledge of recreation program planning, implementation and evaluation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of plans and specifications for parks and recreation related projects.
• Ability to lead personnel, supervise the hiring, training, evaluating, promoting, retaining, disciplining and/or discharging of employees.
• Ability to negotiate with architects and other vendors.
• Ability to write and communicate.
• Ability to write specifications for maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.
• Ability to work with community organizations on parks and recreation projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $129,863 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer