Director of Parks and Recreation

Under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager, provides executive leadership and overall management of the City of San Angelo Parks & Recreation Department. Plans, directs, and evaluates departmental programs, facilities, personnel, finances, and capital improvements to deliver high-quality parks, recreation, cultural, and quality-of-life services to the community. Serves as a member of the City's senior management team and as the City's principal advisor on parks and recreation matters.

The following is a representative summary of primary duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every duty performed. Incumbents may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all Department programs, services, personnel, and resources, consistent with City Council and City Manager priorities.
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates P&R programs, staff and operations, including parks administration, Fort Concho, recreation, senior services, civic events, and the City cemetery and golf course; monitors Department operations to identify and resolve problems.
• Directs and develops departmental leadership staff, and evaluates organizational structure, staffing, and service-delivery methods to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Leads development and implementation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and other long-range planning initiatives, informed by community needs assessments and industry trends.

• Develops and administers the Department's annual operating and capital budgets, and oversees expenditures, revenues, procurement, and financial controls.
• Directs the Department's Capital Improvement Program, including prioritization, funding, design, construction, and long-term maintenance of facilities and assets.
• Identifies and pursues grants, sponsor ships, partnerships, and other funding sources, and develops long-range capital funding strategies.
• Establishes performance measures and benchmarks, and uses financial and operational data to guide resource allocation and continuous improvement.

• Serves as principal advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and boards and commissions on parks and recreation matters; prepares and presents reports and recommendations.
• Builds and maintains relationships with residents, sports and community organizations, school districts, and other stakeholders; leads public engagement efforts.

Negotiates and administers contracts, leases, interlocal agreements, and partnerships related to departmental programs and facilities.

• Ensures parks, recreation programs, and facilities are responsive to community needs and delivered safely, efficiently, and equitably across the community.

Establishes standards for facility operations, maintenance, programming, and customer service across all departmental functions, including athletics, Fort Concho, senior services, golf, cemetery, and special events.

• Ensures departmental operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and safety and accessibility requirements.
• Establishes safety practices and emergency preparedness procedures for employees, facilities, programs, and public events, and works to reduce operational risk.

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Business or Public Administration; and seven year’s experience in parks and recreation program management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a…