Senior Manager, Parks & Recreation Operations

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

Job summary

City of Rowlett is seeking an Assistant Director to manage Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics and Parks Maintenance divisions. You will supervise staff, develop long-range and short-term goals, and coordinate with other departments and agencies to deliver high-quality programs and services for the community.

Responsibilities include budgeting, program development, policy updates, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 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.
• Diverse background experience in parks maintenance operations, aquatics, athletics and recreation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes program evaluations to ensure program and activity offerings meet the needs of the community; revises programs as needed.
• Oversees maintenance operations in landscape, parks, and facilities.
• Develops and administers preventive maintenance plans and capital asset depreciation/replacement schedules.
• Ensures parks and facilities are safe through regular inspections and maintenance.
• Develops, prepares and justifies budgets for areas of responsibility; controls expenditures and aims to meet revenue goals.
• Recommends charges for fee-based programs based on cost recovery goals.
• Oversees Capital Improvement Programs and projects from design through construction.
• Acts as liaison to other departments and the Development Review Committee.
• Assists with recruitment, selection, and supervision of Parks & Recreation staff; plans and guides work of staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

City of Rowlett is seeking an Assistant Director to manage Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics and Parks Maintenance divisions. You will supervise staff, develop long-range and short-term goals, and coordinate with other departments and agencies to deliver high-quality programs and services for the community.

Responsibilities include budgeting, program development, policy updates, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Evening/weekend work may be required.