Director Of Parks & Recreation

Responsible for supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the administrative direction and work in developing and directing recreational programs and County parks. Works to maintain the mission of the Culpeper County Parks and Recreation Department by enhancing the quality of life for citizens and visitors through recreation opportunities, experiences, and partnerships. Provides a variety of leisure, recreational, and sports programs for residents to improve their physical, social, and mental well-being.

R esponsible for the physical assets, revenues, and services of all programs, activities, facilities, and special events. Collaborates with PRAC, other county departments, government agencies, and elected officials to meet all goals and objectives.

• Supervises, coordinates, and directs activities of the Parks and Recreation Department

• Research, implement, and evaluate new parks and recreation policies and procedures for the County in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Identifies needs, obtains, and allocates resources for the Department;
  Prepares and administers the Departmental budgets and adjusts priorities as needed
• Direct the preparation, review, and administration of the Parks & Recreation annual budget; prepare estimates analyses for budgets of parks and recreation improvement plans
• Researches and analyzes community recreational interests and needs; researches and recommends acquisition of land and oversees the develops of programs
• Oversee the preparation of reports and statements in order to produce the County’s long-range capital improvement plans and parks recreation development plans
• Manages recreation projects;
  Develops bid specifications; reviews plans and contract documents; coordinates work
• Develops the parks master plan
• Prepares for and addresses the Board of Supervisors and other committees on projects; presents departmental annual report
• Recruits and trains volunteers
• Researches grant opportunities and makes application when available;
  Designs and implements various fundraising initiatives
• Develops and implements marketing and public relations plans
• Fosters relationships with internal and external agencies, organizations, and social groups to form partnerships
• Develop and implement a corporate partnership plan and manage execution and fulfillment of sponsorship agreements and related elements
• Work collaboratively with Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) as well as department staff, other county departments, governmental agencies, elected officials, and the public
• Lead and direct the County's Sports Tourism Initiative in the areas of tournament/event recruitment, planning, and operation
• Coordinate efforts to obtain citizen feedback on park planning documents, capital improvement projects and recreation program development

• Serves as ex-officio on various local, regional, and County committees as required
• Speaks to public, professional, and service groups regarding parks and recreation offerings
• Inspects equipment, facilities, and grounds
• Prepares and directs the preparation of periodic and special reports
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public
• Keep current with National Playground Safety Inspector certification
• Attends seminars and conferences to stay abreast of professional…