Strategic Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation & Transit

City of Manteca; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Manteca seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit to assist the Director in planning, organizing, and administering department activities across parks, recreation, aquatics, youth sports, special events, and transit services.

The role oversees divisions, helps develop budgets, and acts as Director in the Director's absence. Requires extensive public administration experience and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation administration, public administration, park planning, landscape architecture, or related field.
• Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Five (5) years of experience in parks, recreation, transit, or similar setting.
• Two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibility.
• CPRP/CPRE/PMP or related certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing and directing Department activities, operations, programs, and services.
• Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and priorities.
• Oversee park planning and development, CFDs, and capital improvement programs.
• Direct and evaluate programs, projects, activities, and personnel; assign work and review outcomes.
• Participate in staff development, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Public administration

Leadership

Budget development

Project management

Contract administration

Parks planning

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

City of Manteca seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit to assist the Director in planning, organizing, and administering department activities across parks, recreation, aquatics, youth sports, special events, and transit services.

The role oversees divisions, helps develop budgets, and acts as Director in the Director's absence. Requires extensive public administration experience and strong leadership abilities.