Community Services Assistant Director

Position

Assistant Director – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services in the City of Kerman, under limited direction of the Community Services Director.

• Assist in the management of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, performing high‑level supervisory duties and managing staff and daily operations.
• Assist in the preparation of division budgets, and interface with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Assist in the development of department policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director; act on behalf of the Community Services Director as assigned.
• Plan, manage, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; develop, implement, and monitor work and establish performance requirements.
• Participate in the selection and training of division staff; motivate and evaluate assigned staff; provide necessary training.
• Initiate discipline procedures as appropriate; monitor work activities to ensure safe work practices, quality, and accuracy; ensure compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures.
• Research, write, and administer grants to enhance Department programs and achieve goals.
• Attend and participate in Commission, City Council, staff, and community meetings; represent the department and make presentations at meetings.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to the Community Services Director; respond to difficult citizen and department inquiries and complaints.
• Coordinate department activities with other departments, public agencies, businesses, and community groups.
• Review proposed and new legislation and determine its impact on department activities; keep abreast of changing laws, rules, and regulations related to the divisions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, leisure services, public or business administration, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in parks and recreation management, including two years of supervisory and administrative responsibility, or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Valid California Class C Driver License.
• Certifications in Parks and Recreation or related field desired.
• Physical demands:
  Ability to work in an office and outdoor environments as needed; ability to lift, carry or push 25 pounds maximum.

Applications and further information are available on the City of Kerman website yofkerman.gov. Contact Akayla Cheema, Human Resource Officer, at  or HR for questions.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM.