Senior Parks & Recreation Manager

City of Imperial (CA); Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Imperial is seeking a dynamic Parks and Recreation Department leader to plan, organize, and oversee parks maintenance, recreation programs, and community events. The role drives budget administration, staff supervision, and capital improvements while ensuring policy compliance and high-quality public services.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and several years of supervisory experience in parks and recreation, with a strong focus on program development and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience: Five years in parks and recreation, with supervisory responsibility.
• Ability to develop goals, policies, and budgets; oversee programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage the Parks and Recreation Department operations.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, contracts, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and implement department policies and program strategies.
• Supervise and evaluate staff; coordinate training and performance improvement.
• Represent the City in meetings with agencies, partners, and the public.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, codes, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Policy development

Staff supervision

Program development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

City of Imperial is seeking a dynamic Parks and Recreation Department leader to plan, organize, and oversee parks maintenance, recreation programs, and community events. The role drives budget administration, staff supervision, and capital improvements while ensuring policy compliance and high-quality public services.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and several years of supervisory experience in parks and recreation, with a strong focus on program development and