Parks & Recreation Director

Gulfshoresal; Georgetown (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

City of Georgetown seeks a seasoned Parks and Recreation Director to plan, direct, and oversee a comprehensive system of parks, facilities, programs, and events. You will lead staff, supervise operations, and build community partnerships to enhance quality of life.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 7+ years in parks and recreation with 5+ in supervision, and a Texas driver’s license. The role includes budget oversight, grants management, long-range planning, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of full-time progressive experience in parks and recreation administration, with at least five years in a supervisory capacity.
• OR equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and vision to assigned staff in the operation of the department.
• Supervises department staff and handles hiring, training, evaluation, counseling, developing and disciplining of assigned staff.
• Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to parks and recreation; ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and laws governing department activities.
• Oversee operation and programming of all recreation facilities including the recreation center, tennis center, swimming pools, athletic complex, challenge course and departmental special events.
• Prepares operational budgets; predicts income and outlays; reviews fees for services to meet cost recovery goals; monitors revenues and expenditures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget development & monitoring

Interdepartmental coordination

Policy development

Grant research & management

Communication skills

Public administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Under administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager, plans, directs, coordinates and manages the construction, operations and maintenance of the City's parks and recreation facilities. Designs, implements, oversees and manages a comprehensive Parks and Recreation system including operations, programs, and facilities. Supervises assigned staff in the operation of the department.

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 the incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodation 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. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides direction and vision to assigned staff in the operation of the department.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision to department staff; performs supervisory functions including recommending for hire, training, evaluating, counseling, developing and disciplining of assigned staff.
• Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to parks and recreation; ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and laws governing department activities.
• Oversee operation and programming of all recreation facilities including the recreation center, tennis center, swimming pools, athletic complex, challenge course and departmental special events.
• Monitors and oversee Parks and Recreation major capital projects.
• Prepares operational budgets; predicts income and outlays; reviews fees for services to meet cost recovery goals; monitors revenues and expenditures.
• Oversees all aspects of department grants including application, distribution and reporting.
• Develops and implements long-range departmental plans goals, strategies and objectives; ensures that performance measures are met.
• Attends City Council meetings and Parks and Recreation Board meetings; makes presentations to represent the department’s services, programs, activities and expansion.
• Provides oversight to the Youth Advisory Board.
• Promotes good public relations with the community and with special interest groups; participates in partnerships and coalitions that align with the City’s mission.
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints, concerns and questions regarding the department programs, facilities, vision, policies and procedures.
• Provides quality customer service to city staff, the general public, and all other work contacts.
• Serves in extension of current duties as required for emergency management, particularly in the area of sheltering.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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. Five (5) 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.
• Prepare 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.

Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) issued by the National Recreation and Parks Association or must obtain within agreed upon timeframe.

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.

Hiring Range

Compensation is commensurate with experience.