Regional Director, Recreation & Programs

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County in Houston seeks a Sr. Regional Manager of Recreation and Programs to lead the Operations Department across multiple community centers.

The role sets strategic goals, ensures program outcomes, and manages complex partnerships while ensuring compliance with youth, adult, and senior programming laws. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will supervise Community Center Managers, drive major initiatives, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality services to residents, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive management or leadership experience.
• Strong budget management and grant compliance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Community Center Managers within their scope of work.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans for short-term and long-term goals within assigned areas.
• Recruit, engage, and secure partnerships that enhance the direct services, primarily at the Alief Community Center.
• Work with Community Center staff and leadership to set program performance measures.
• Maintain and report meticulous data to demonstrate program performance and evaluate progress.
• Oversee regional operational budgets and monitor expenditures for fiscal responsibility.
• Provide coaching, technical expertise, and guidance to staff; address escalated issues effectively.
• Prepare reports and presentations on departmental programs, projects, services, and initiatives.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with external partners to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Review and update operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Perform personnel functions, including recruitment, training, development, and performance evaluations.
• Lead and motivate staff to achieve organizational objectives and maintain a positive work culture.
• Lead in planning large-scale events with the support of Community Center staff.
• Serve as a backup to the Senior Director as needed.
• Serve as a backup to Community Center Managers when necessary to ensure continuity of operations.
• Drive project implementation for strategic initiatives, maintaining alignment with organizational goals and operational priorities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harris County in Houston seeks a Sr. Regional Manager of Recreation and Programs to lead the Operations Department across multiple community centers.

The role sets strategic goals, ensures program outcomes, and manages complex partnerships while ensuring compliance with youth, adult, and senior programming laws. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will supervise Community Center Managers, drive major initiatives, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality services to residents, with a focus on