Director of Parks and Recreation

The Director of Parks and Recreation provides strategic leadership, administrative direction, and oversight of all activities of the Parks and Recreation Department (excluding Golf and Library), including, but not limited to city parks, special events, recreation programs and facilities, public art initiatives, trails, park operations and maintenance, facility operations and maintenance, capital, projects, and all relevant items pertaining to the department.

This position develops, implements, and enforces policies, programs, and initiatives that enhance quality of life and promote community well-being. The Director enforces and sets expectations and standards of excellence, collaborating with department leadership to ensure quality and performance align accordingly. This position requires strong leadership, creativity, and independent judgement. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Provides high-level support to the Executive Director by driving the execution of department priorities, translating strategic direction into actionable initiatives, ensuring operational alignment across divisions, and advancing organizational goals through proactive leadership.
• Direct the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department, which include planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and / or service offerings; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and / or standards.
• Supervise direct reports including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, coaching and counseling, employees and recommendation for dismissal; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Act as a liaison to select community groups, private sector, quasi-public, and governmental agencies, educational institutions, businesses, non-profit groups, various boards and resident groups to advance the overall goals of the department.
• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, service delivery methods and procedures; and allocate resources accordingly.
• Actively participate in City and department-wide initiatives, activities