Parks & Recreation Director: Leadership & Community Growth

Lake Havasu City Properties; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision

Wellness Program

ASRS (State Retirement)

Job summary

Lake Havasu City is seeking an experienced Director of Parks & Recreation to lead business administration, operations, and community services.

The ideal candidate will balance day-to-day management with strategic planning, customer service, staff coordination, budgeting, and engagement with residents and officials. A background in public-sector management and finance is essential, with 6+ years in the field.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressively responsible Parks & Recreation experience.
• Strong leadership with supervisory experience over personnel, programs, facilities and diverse teams.
• Strong budgeting, purchasing, resource allocation and operational planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities for collaboration with staff, officials and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Balance day-to-day operations with strategic planning and community engagement.
• Oversee customer service, staff coordination, budgeting and program delivery to residents.
• Lead and develop staff, manage facilities and programs, and drive measurable community outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Staff coordination

Public-sector management

Education

Public Administration / Business Administration degree

Job description

Lake Havasu City is seeking an experienced Director of Parks & Recreation to lead business administration, operations, and community services.

The ideal candidate will balance day-to-day management with strategic planning, customer service, staff coordination, budgeting, and engagement with residents and officials. A background in public-sector management and finance is essential, with 6+ years in the field.