Director of Parks & Recreation — Lead Citywide Parks & Programs

Gfoat; Conroe (TX); On-site; 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 Membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a Director of Parks and Recreation to administer the Parks and Recreation Department and coordinate with Purchasing and Engineering to design, construct, maintain and operate City facilities.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating recreation and aquatics programs, overseeing annual and capital budgets, and managing personnel to deliver public services and community benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field required.
• Ten years' supervisory experience in municipal or private parks and recreation.
• Director/Executive level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Engineering for design and maintenance of facilities.
• Develop and monitor annual and capital improvement budgets.
• Oversee personnel and community recreation programs.

Skills

Budgeting procedures

Parks & recreation planning

Grant writing

Leadership & supervision

Negotiation with vendors

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation

Job description

The City of Conroe is seeking a Director of Parks and Recreation to administer the Parks and Recreation Department and coordinate with Purchasing and Engineering to design, construct, maintain and operate City facilities.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating recreation and aquatics programs, overseeing annual and capital budgets, and managing personnel to deliver public services and community benefits.