Strategic Deputy Director, Parks & Recreation

City-of-Appleton,-W; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Appleton seeks a Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Parks, Recreation, Facilities Management, and Reid Golf Course divisions. You will guide division managers, plan initiatives, manage budgets, and collaborate with partners on capital projects and service improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and substantial experience in parks and recreation administration, with a focus on leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Parks Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible parks and recreation administrative experience.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and policy development capabilities.
• Ability to develop and implement long-range strategic plans and master plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Parks, Recreation, Facilities Management, and Golf Course leadership teams.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets and monitor performance measures.
• Build partnerships with schools, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Lead departmental planning, policy development, and capital projects.
• Represent the Department in public meetings and community outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Parks Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or related field

Job description

The City of Appleton seeks a Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Parks, Recreation, Facilities Management, and Reid Golf Course divisions. You will guide division managers, plan initiatives, manage budgets, and collaborate with partners on capital projects and service improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and substantial experience in parks and recreation administration, with a focus on leadership,