Parks & Recreation Director: Community Parks & Aquatics

Construction Association of Michigan; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days per Employee Handbook

13 paid holidays

12 sick days

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO health plan

HSA funding (city)

Delta Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Defined Benefit pension

Retiree Health Care contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Grosse Pointe Woods is seeking a collaborative Parks and Recreation Director to lead our six parks and an aquatic facility, manage recreation programs and special events, and report to the City Manager. The role requires oversight of budgets, purchasing, buildings, grounds, and construction activity, with responsibilities including weekend and some evening hours.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration with five years of progressive

Qualifications

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible management experience in municipal parks and recreation.
• Preferred pool and park maintenance experience and ability to lead park improvements and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all park facilities, recreation programs and special events for the City.
• Direct budgets, reporting, purchasing, buildings, grounds, and construction activities.
• Provide leadership for the aquatic facility and supervise lifeguard and aquatic staff.

Skills

Leadership

Municipal parks management

Program development

Staff supervision

Public communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration

Tools

Civic Plus

Sling

Job description

City of Grosse Pointe Woods is seeking a collaborative Parks and Recreation Director to lead our six parks and an aquatic facility, manage recreation programs and special events, and report to the City Manager. The role requires oversight of budgets, purchasing, buildings, grounds, and construction activity, with responsibilities including weekend and some evening hours.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration with five years of progressive