Parks & Recreation Superintendent

City of Santa Fe Springs; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The City of Fairfield seeks a Parks & Recreation Superintendent to oversee operations across community venues, events, golf courses, and aquatic facilities. You will lead the Parks & Recreation team, supervise staff, and collaborate with the Director on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration, 3+ years in a supervisory role within recreation, a CPRP is preferred, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in the recreation/leisure field, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory position.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and creativity.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, supervise, and train full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff across multiple divisions.
• Create, deliver, market and manage programs, activities, events.
• Budget management.
• Data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Maintenance of recreational facilities and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Data analysis

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration

Job description

Description

The City of Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated, talented, and experienced individual to fill the role of Parks & Recreation Superintendent. This position works with the Parks & Recreation Director to oversee operations and management of the following: community arts center / theater, golf courses, large community events, aquatic center, historical mansion, fishing and boating lake, multi-site concessions, and other recreational programs and services. This position will require some weekend and evening work.

This position falls in the City of Fairfield's Band 4, which includes a salary range of $85,000 to $127,563 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation will be based on the selected candidate's experience and is anticipated to fall between $85,000 and $105,000 initially.

Examples of Duties

• Recruit, supervise, and train full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff across multiple divisions
• Create, deliver, market and manage programs, activities, events
• Budget management
• Data collection, analysis and reporting
• Maintenance of recreational facilities and systems
• Risk management of department operations
• Assist with department strategic planning, CAPRA re-certification, Capital Improvement Program, and construction projects.
• Work with various boards and commissions
• Coordinate with other City Departments
• Other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in the recreation/leisure field, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory position.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and creativity.
• Valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

Generally moderate physical effort required to do office tasks and lead physical activities (indoor and outdoor). Required to sit, stand at files, bend, stoop, lift, carry and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 50 lbs.; average lift approximately 10 lbs. Requires ability to use keyboard, monitor and calculator and other office equipment as well as equipment for recreational activities. Requires ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone. Requires travel by car and driving locally and to distant sites.

Must pass a background check, drug screen, and physical. Marijuana use is prohibited under City policy.

The City of Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. The City of Fairfield prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to Human Resources at 513-867-5352.

The City of Fairfield provides full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including Health, Dental and Life/AD&D insurance as well as vacation, personal and sick time. All full-time employees participate in state retirement pension systems--Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) or Ohio Police and Fire Retirement Fund (OP&F)--depending upon their job classification.