Recreation & Parks Director

City of Airway Heights; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Airway Heights seeks a dynamic Recreation Services Director to lead year-round city-wide programming and manage the recreation center. You will oversee budgeting, capital planning, and grant writing while coordinating with the Park Board, City Council, and community partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in recreation management or related fields, with strong leadership and public-speaking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's Degree is preferred in recreation management, public administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in organizing, directing and maintaining recreation center and recreation program activities.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages and directs year-round city-wide programs, including management of the recreation center.
• Prepare a variety of reports and related information for decision making.
• Conducts inspections of the recreation center building to ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Oversees building maintenance, facility improvements, and planning for capital needs to support long-term viability.
• Manages asset management program to ensure stability of all assets.
• Supervises and provides direction regarding the recreation center and programs.
• Collaborates with City Council, Parks Board and Committees on recommendations for activities and projects.
• Prepares work schedules and assigns duties with adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Grant writing

Public speaking

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

City of Airway Heights seeks a dynamic Recreation Services Director to lead year-round city-wide programming and manage the recreation center. You will oversee budgeting, capital planning, and grant writing while coordinating with the Park Board, City Council, and community partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in recreation management or related fields, with strong leadership and public-speaking skills.