Strategic Parks & Recreation Director

City of Des Moines, WA; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Des Moines, WA seeks a dynamic Parks & Recreation Director to lead the department’s strategic and day-to-day operations. You will align parks, facilities, programs and events with the City’s priorities, manage budgets, and supervise a diverse team of professionals to deliver safe, accessible spaces for the community.

The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with collaborative leadership, engage residents and partners, and oversee long-range planning including master

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation or related field required.
• Five years of relevant experience with supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• CPRP/CPRE credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for parks, recreation and related services.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; monitor revenues and expenditures.
• Lead master planning, capital projects and community engagement efforts.
• Build partnerships with residents, organizations and regional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration / public administration / business administration

CPRP or CPRE credential preferred

Job description

The City of Des Moines, WA seeks a dynamic Parks & Recreation Director to lead the department’s strategic and day-to-day operations. You will align parks, facilities, programs and events with the City’s priorities, manage budgets, and supervise a diverse team of professionals to deliver safe, accessible spaces for the community.

The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with collaborative leadership, engage residents and partners, and oversee long-range planning including master