Director of Parks, Recreation, Facilities, & Culture (20685954)

City of Belmont, CA•Belmont, CA

47d•$202,267 - $266,614

About The Position

THE CITY OF BELMONT, CALIFORNIA IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION, FACILITIES & CULTURE-a visionary leader to guide a dynamic, community-focused department dedicated to enriching wellness, connection, and cultural vitality across the City. This key executive role oversees an $11.1 million budget, 16 developed parks, 11 athletic fields, more than 300 acres of open space, and all City facilities-including the Belmont Library, Twin Pines Senior & Community Center, and two fire stations-while managing recreation programming, cultural events, capital projects, and long-term planning. The Director will lead a talented and dedicated team of over 25 FTEs, champion major initiatives such as implementation of the PROS Master Plan and planning for the future Belmont Community Center, and cultivate strong partnerships with schools, nonprofits, regional agencies, and community groups. The ideal candidate is a visionary, collaborative, and politically astute leader who excels in relationship-building, strategic planning, and delivering high-quality services that reflect Belmont's commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and quality of life. This position includes an annual salary range of $202,267-$266,614 and generous benefits. For more information about this great opportunity, please see the attached brochure! Apply by December 22, 2025, at CalOpps.org to shape Belmont's parks, facilities, and cultural future.

Requirements

Significant experience in municipal parks, recreation, and facilities management
Strong financial and capital project management skills
Proven ability to lead diverse teams and cultivate partnerships
Knowledge of public funding mechanisms, grants, and nonprofit collaboration
Effectively delivers clear and persuasive presentations that inspire engagement and support.
Communicates vision, policies and project updates to City Council, commissions, executive leadership, community organizations, and the public
Visionary, strategic, and inclusive leadership style
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and equity
Energetic and passionate about community engagement and enrichment
Navigates complex challenges in parks and recreation with a strategic and solutions-oriented mindset, balancing operational needs, fiscal constraints, and community priorities
Politically astute and highly communicative, excels at developing trust and rapport with critical stakeholders.
Relationship-builder who can engage the community, foster internal and external partnerships, and cultivate a positive and inclusive culture.
Takes their cue from the community and finds a way to say "yes"
Is approachable, caring, and compassionate
Embodies a consensus-driven approach that unifies interests.
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible parks and recreation experience including three years of management and administrative responsibility.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.

Benefits

CalPERS retirement: 2 percent at 55 for classic members and 2 percent at 62 for new PEPRA members
City paid life insurance valued at $350,000
Twelve (12) paid holidays each year
Eighty (80) hours of administrative leave (prorated based on start date)
Two (2) floating holidays each year (prorated based on start date)
General leave that grows with your tenure: years one through four accrue twenty two days annually
Monthly auto allowance of $200 to $350
Cell phone stipend or a City-issued phone
A $350 monthly City contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
City coverage of the monthly Kaiser premium for Employee and Two Plus under the Flexible Benefits Plan
Full City-paid employee dental coverage (nominal cost for dependents)
Full City-paid vision coverage for employees and dependents
Monthly contributions of $150 to $300 to a Retirement Health Savings Account based on years of service
Access to the City's full Compensation and Benefits Program