Assistant Director - Parks & Recreation

Sandy City•Sandy, UT

1d•$103,126 - $154,690•Onsite

About The Position

An Appointed Category 1 position under the general supervision of the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department. Assists with the management of all departmental facets and operations, budget, and personnel within the Parks & Recreation Department, which includes Parks & Recreation, Sandy Recreation Center, Community Events, and the River Oaks Golf Course. Oversees issues that cross department divisions and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Parks & Recreation Management or related fields.
Three to five years of management experience in local government.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
Valid Utah Driver’s License.
Knowledge of management principles and practices including governmental budgeting and monitoring, computer capabilities, research and analysis methods, personnel policies and procedures, and project management.
Ability to make both written and oral presentations to other employees, the public and executive level staff.
Must pass drug test before hire.

Responsibilities

Assists with the management of all departmental facets and operations, budget, and personnel within the Parks & Recreation Department, which includes Parks & Recreation, Sandy Recreation Center, Community Events, and the River Oaks Golf Course.
Oversees issues that cross department divisions and operations.
Supervising subordinates.
Managing multiple assignments.
Organizing, delegating and establishing meaningful goals.
Coordinating department-wide activities that facilitate the operational needs of each division or section.
Furnishing and obtaining information from other departments.
Contact with other departments requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction.
Frequent contact with the public.
Making both written and oral presentations to other employees, the public and executive level staff.
Informing department employees about events, policy changes, and other department related programs.