Senior Manager, Parks & Recreation Operations

City of Rowlett, TX; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rowlett, TX is seeking an Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation to lead the Recreation, Athletics and Buildings & Grounds divisions and support the Director in planning, budgeting, and policy development. The role oversees staff, sets program directions, and ensures safe, high-quality services for the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other departments, preparing division budgets, and maintaining fiscal sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field. Master's Degree preferred.
• Six years progressively responsible work experience in the public administration field, including three years supervising a division of parks and recreation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes program evaluations to ensure program and activity offerings meet the needs and desires of the full community; revises programs as needed.
• Assists with overseeing maintenance operations in the areas of landscape and grounds, parks and facilities.
• Assists with the development and administration of a preventive maintenance plan and capital asset depreciation and replacement schedules.
• Assures parks and facilities are safe for public use through the supervision and oversight of regular inspections, and preventive and ongoing maintenance.
• Develops, prepares, and justifies a budget for areas of responsibility. Controls and accounts of the expenditure of funds in accordance with the approved budget. Ensure revenue goals are met.
• Recommends charges for fee-based programs based on cost recovery goals.
• Oversees the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Programs and projects from design through construction
• Serves as Department Liaison to the Community Development Department and the Development Review Committee.
• Assists with the recruitment, selection, and supervision of quality Parks & Recreation Department personnel. Plans, organizes and guides the work of professional and support staff.
• Performs or assists subordinates in performing duties, adjusts errors and complaints
• Effectively promotes and represents the Parks and Recreation Department in the community.
• Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the public.
• Responds to inquiries about programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings
• Coordinates, schedules, and maintains related records and statistics for programs and personnel.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Public Administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

The City of Rowlett, TX is seeking an Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation to lead the Recreation, Athletics and Buildings & Grounds divisions and support the Director in planning, budgeting, and policy development. The role oversees staff, sets program directions, and ensures safe, high-quality services for the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other departments, preparing division budgets, and maintaining fiscal sustainability.