Director of Parks and Recreation

City of San Luis•Parks and Recreation, AZ

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the activities and operations of the Parks and Recreation Department, including, but not limited to, recreation programs and services; aquatics; cultural center operations and programs; youth center and youth services; senior center and senior services; parks maintenance and operations; open spaces and related natural areas; recreation facilities; and related programs and services. Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Department and contributes to the overall leadership of the city organization; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, governmental agencies, community organizations, and other outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation Administration, Recreation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Parks Management or closely related field; AND Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience in parks and recreation, community recreation, community services, or a related municipal/public sector environment.
Arizona Driver’s License at the time of appointment
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
First Aid/CPR Certification
Residency within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
San Luis residency
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Department goals, objectives, policies, programs, and short- and long-term strategic plans consistent with City priorities; directs and evaluates Department operations and services.
Coordinate Department activities with City departments, governmental agencies, community organizations, and outside agencies; provides staff support to the City Manager and City Council; and prepares and presents reports, recommendations, and correspondence.
Direct the development and implementation of the Department’s annual work plan; assigns and monitors programs and projects; evaluates operations and service delivery; and ensures effective and efficient use of Department resources.
Develop and administer the Department budget; forecasts resource needs; monitors expenditures; and oversees the allocation of personnel, equipment, materials, and other resources.
Select, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate Department personnel; provides leadership and direction; and promotes professional, efficient, and effective Department operations.
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate Department programs, services, and operations, including recreation, aquatics, cultural center, youth and senior services, parks maintenance and operations, open spaces, community events, and related facilities and services.
Assess community needs, participation trends, and other relevant data to develop and recommend programs, services, facilities, parks, and open space initiatives that address current and future community needs.
Oversee the operation, maintenance, improvement, renovation, and development of parks, open spaces, recreation and community facilities, aquatic facilities, and other Department assets; and participates in related capital improvement planning and projects.
Represent the Department before community and professional organizations; develops partnerships and sponsorships; and supports community engagement, outreach, and resource-development efforts.
Administer and monitors contracts, consultant agreements, leases, partnerships, and other agreements related to Department programs, services, facilities, parks, and open spaces.
Research, analyzes, and prepares reports, studies, presentations, recommendations, and correspondence.
Performs related duties as assigned.