Director of Parks and Recreation

City of Easthampton•Easthampton, MA

About The Position

The City of Easthampton is seeking a Director of Parks and Recreation to oversee the City's parks, recreational facilities, athletic fields, and cemeteries and support recreational programs and services that enhance community quality of life. The Director provides administrative and operational leadership, oversees facility maintenance and capital improvement projects, and collaborates with City departments, community organizations, and residents to promote accessible, well-maintained, and welcoming public spaces. This is a full-time, benefited position scheduled for 35 hours per week. The starting salary is $71,780–$80,789. The Director coordinates departmental programs, facilities, budgets, staff, finances, and public communications, and attends evening meetings as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or a closely related field, and five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in closely related fields; supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator License.
Must attend evening meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pool Operator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer the City's comprehensive recreation program and public use of facilities, including parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and an outdoor pool.
Plan, organize, and implement Parks and Recreation programs, services, and facilities.
Develop and implement departmental capital and operating budgets, direct expenditures, and monitor spending.
Recommend fees to the Commission and supervise the collection and accounting of user fees.
Maintain financial records and prepare required reports on gifts, appropriations, grants, user fees, and revolving funds.
Recommend and advocate for programs and services to the Commission and advise it on policy and operational matters.
Attend Commission meetings and prepare agendas and supporting information.
Promote Commission goals publicly and before funding agencies, and raise awareness of leisure activities and physical fitness through community communications.
Assess departmental performance against established goals and report assessments to the Commission.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with agencies, organizations, businesses, clergy, media representatives, and other community stakeholders; respond to inquiries and coordinate communications.
Prepare purchase orders, verify invoices and payment schedules, and solicit vendor bids, proposals, and quotes.
Coordinate daily work of park and cemetery staff through the respective Foremen and schedule short- and long-term project goals.
Manage employees and take appropriate corrective or disciplinary action when needed.
Process accounts payable and prepare and deposit collected fees with the Treasury Department.
Balance departmental budget accounts monthly and complete year-end financial procedures in accordance with the Auditor's Department.
Manage departmental payroll and develop, coordinate, and maintain employee schedules to ensure adequate staffing and efficient operations.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or required.