Parks & Recreation Director

Cityoflancasterky; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lancaster KY is seeking a Parks and Recreation Director to lead the department, develop strategic plans, manage programs and facilities. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and community engagement to build vibrant recreational offerings for residents.

This exempt, full-time position reports to the Mayor, with responsibilities that include coordination of staff, partner organizations, and grants, as well as overseeing park operations and program development to maximize

Qualifications

• Experience in municipal parks and recreation preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plan for comprehensive sports and recreation programs.
• Develop new programs, supervise activities, and recruit participants.
• Administer budgets for all revenue and expenses.
• Implement procedures for revenue/expense tracking.
• Oversee procurement, maintenance, and inventory of equipment.
• Develop policies for maintenance of facilities and grounds.
• Maintain accessible and responsive communication with participants.
• Assist in local, state, and federal grant writing.
• Perform duties related to park operations.
• Promote adult participation in programs.

Skills

Public administration

Budgeting

Grant writing

Job description

Class Title: Parks and Recreation Director
Reports To: Mayor
Department: Parks and Recreation
Classification: Exempt
Grade: To be determined

Primary Responsibility

• Develop strategic plan for the development, organization, and implementation of a comprehensive sports and recreation program.
• Develop new and innovative programs, supervise scheduled activities, and recruit participants in all activities.
• Develop and administer budgets for all revenue and expenses.\
• Develop and implement procedures to account for revenue and expenses that are paid or handled internally.
• Develop and implement procedures for the purchase, maintenance, and inventory of all equipment and supplies.
• Develop policies and procedures to oversee maintenance of all facilities and grounds.
• Director must be accessible and responsive in communications with all program participants.
• Director will assist in local, state, and federal grant writing.
• Director shall perform any and all duties pertaining to the operations of the park.
• Director shall implement programs to promote adult participation.

Experience

Any experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job. Must have good oral and written skills.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is generally performed outdoors with some office setting. Some travel and night meetings may be required. May be required to work extended hours as needed. Vacation time must be approved by the mayor and be taken at times when least interferes with scheduled activities.

Licensing

Must have valid driver’s license for the state of Kentucky.

Essential Job Functions

With or without accommodations, this employee must be physically capable of conversation and instruction with park patrons, employees, other county staff, and general public. Visually monitors staff and park patrons for appropriate actions. Be capable of walking on various type of terrain in all climate conditions. Will occasionally lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimers

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
The City is an equal opportunity employer. It is the city’s policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, an individual’s status as a smoker or nonsmoker, genetic makeup, or any other status or condition protected by applicable local, state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. To request an accommodation, contact the City Clerk.