Parks & Recreation Manager

Overview

The City of Bastrop is looking for a Parks & Recreation Manager who is excited about creating great places and experiences for people to enjoy. From parks and trails to programs and special events, this role is about bringing people together and making Bastrop an even better place to live, work, and play. You will oversee the care and growth of the citys parks system, programming, and special events while leading a team that delivers everything from park maintenance to recreational programs for all ages and special events.

If you enjoy working with people, thinking creatively, and making a real impact in your community, we’d love to have you on the team.

• Under general direction from the Director of Parks & Recreation, manages, directs, plans, develops, promotes, and evaluates the department’s major program areas including park services, recreation, venue rentals, and special events; develops, implements, and evaluates department and division plans, policies, and procedures to achieve annual goals and objectives; develops and monitors division budgets; manages, supervises, and coordinates the personnel and activities within assigned areas;
  
  provides highly complex assistance to the Director of Parks & Recreation; ensures programs, events, and activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local mandates.
• Receives general direction from the Director of Parks & Recreation. Exercises general supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
• Manages, directs, plans, develops, promotes, and continuously evaluates one or more of the City’s major park service or recreation programs.
• Oversees the department’s Capital Improvement Program and beautification projects; conducts inventory and performs project analysis; assists with the development of design standards and initial development plans.
• Develops long-term plans for City parks which respond to dynamic needs and provides a vision for future park improvements.
• Implements the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and other related documents in coordination with other City departments.
• Researches and evaluates existing facilities and amenities to ensure safety, general welfare, and enjoyment by the general public.
• Provides oversight of projects, monitors facility improvements, and oversees service providers with assigned City team members and contractors to ensure safety, cost effectiveness, aesthetics, and compliance with City policies.
• Coordinates and works with other City departments, non-profits, and other organizations to provide programs and services efficiently and effectively.
• Develops, implements, and monitors goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for designated program areas reflective of the community’s needs and the City’s and department’s overall goals, policies, ordinances, and applicable governing rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Identifies, eliminates, and/or minimizes solutions, projects, and business risk; collaborates with team members to articulate, compare, and implement solutions and alternative approaches based upon project management principles; ensures customer satisfaction and financial baseline of projects; interfaces directly with the management staff of City departments.
• Recruits and selects department personnel; assigns, directs, trains, and inspects the work of staff; rewards, disciplines, coaches, counsels, and evaluates staff performance; recommends transfers, promotions, suspensions, terminations, and demotions.
• Prepares, plans, and participates in the development and administration of the department budget.
• Oversees, directs, and reviews the work of contract consultants.
• Oversees the management, maintenance, and use of assigned facilities and equipment; inspects program facilities, schedules repairs, and recommends improvements as necessary.
• Responds to difficult or sensitive complaints and requests for information from the public.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and presentations at City Council, commission/board, internal and external meetings; serves on committees and task forces; makes presentations within assigned program areas.
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