Assistant Parks & Recreation Director

City of Pensacola•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Parks & Recreation Director performs highly responsible professional and administrative work for the City of Pensacola, assisting the Parks & Recreation Director in meeting the community’s recreational needs and helping develop and achieve departmental plans, goals, and vision. The role helps formulate working policies and procedures in accordance with the Director’s general policy directives and supervises professional, technical, and clerical staff. Performance is evaluated based on observed and attained results. The Assistant Director acts as Parks & Recreation Director when the Director is absent. The position supports the operation of a broad range of city recreation services and facilities, including eleven recreational facilities or community centers, 94 parks, two pools, a municipal golf course, a tennis complex, and multiple athletic complexes. The role also coordinates department resources and personnel, works with other departments and agencies, and may deliver formal presentations to Council in the Director’s absence. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and five years of pertinent experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A master’s degree in Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation Management, or a related field is preferred but not required. An appropriate driver’s license for equipment operated, and any licenses, training, or certifications required by law or regulation to perform assigned tasks, are required. The stated annual pay range is $98,198.64–$114,756.48, depending on knowledge and experience. This is a Senior Executive Service role and is not subject to Veteran’s Preference.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of pertinent experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license for equipment operated.
Possession of any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Knowledge of modern recreational organization policies, objectives, services, and equipment.
Knowledge of administrative procedures and departmental rules and regulations.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances governing department activities.
Knowledge of plants, shrubs, and trees indigenous to the region.
Knowledge of modern management techniques and methods.
Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, City employees, and the public in a manner that reflects well on the City of Pensacola.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating the work of the Parks & Recreation Department.
Monitor budgets and expenditures; prepare budget estimates and oversee implementation based on departmental appropriations.
Assist with oversight of recreational facilities, community centers, parks, pools, golf and tennis facilities, athletic complexes, and their programs.
Assist in reviewing and implementing quality activities that provide diverse services and meet community needs.
Coordinate department resources and personnel to complete projects and events.
Assist in formulating policies and procedures for Parks and Recreation processes at the direction of the Parks & Recreation Director.
Develop and deliver formal presentations to Council when the department director is absent.
Assist with personnel selection, promote and participate in staff training and development, and provide input and take action on personnel matters in cooperation with Human Resources.
Coordinate tasks and projects with the Parks & Recreation Director and coordinate with other departments and agencies to implement programs.
Prepare and maintain technical and administrative operating records and reports.
Act as a liaison with Federal, State, local, and other agencies.
Perform related work assigned by the City Administrator and other related duties as assigned.
Act as Parks & Recreation Director in the Director’s absence.