Parks & Recreation Operations Leader

City of Indianapolis & Marion County; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis & Marion County is seeking an experienced manager to lead the Parks and Recreation division. The role involves supervising Senior Park Managers, shaping department policy, and ensuring high standards of service delivery across recreation facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of managerial experience in recreation or a related field, plus strong communication, budgeting, and training skills to drive programs citywide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years of managerial experience in Recreation or related field required.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented and dependable.
• Ability to learn computer applications for purchasing, budgeting, program registration, facility reservations; proficient PC use for word processing, e-mail, scheduling, data base spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Senior Park Managers and support staff; oversee division operations.
• Develop, monitor, and ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to Senior Park Managers; communicate policies, mission, and vision to Park Managers.
• Responsible for Indy Stat data, standards of service delivery, and maintenance of properties.
• Make recommendations to Senior Manager on changes to operating procedures; recruit, hire, and manage citywide Day Camp, Playground and Aquatic programs.
• Assist in program planning, budgeting, and data analysis to support decision making.
• Design and deliver training programs; assess division staff performance, skills, education, certifications and experience.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Self-motivation

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or related field

Job description

City of Indianapolis & Marion County is seeking an experienced manager to lead the Parks and Recreation division. The role involves supervising Senior Park Managers, shaping department policy, and ensuring high standards of service delivery across recreation facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of managerial experience in recreation or a related field, plus strong communication, budgeting, and training skills to drive programs citywide.