Recreation and Parks Director

International City Management • Ocala, FL

70d

About The Position

This is a senior management leadership position responsible for executing the community's recreation and parks operations and programming. As the department director, the position is held accountable to execute the City's comprehensive and strategic goals, objectives, operations, programs, policies, and procedures as relates to planning and directing the programming, facility operations, maintenance and infrastructure development for parks and recreation.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, parks, administration, or closely related fields and a minimum of ten year's work experience in recreation and parks at a supervisory, administrative capacity, with five years management experience.
• A general understanding of public construction project methods and management required.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience that qualifies the applicant for the position may be considered.
• Knowledge of the objectives, principles, and methods applicable to planning and administering recreation and parks programs.
• Ability to adapt that knowledge for implementation.
• Knowledge of the types of facilities and equipment needed to deliver a comprehensive recreation and parks program.
• Knowledge of the sociological and psychological needs of various age groups for recreational participation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations at all social and economic levels.
• Ability to recognize and understand the various community social conditions so as to determine special recreational needs.
• Ability to recognize trends and develop solutions thereto.
• Required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (or Executive) Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees staff, contractors, and affiliate organizations in the provision of programing, operations and maintenance of a comprehensive inventory of public spaces, recreation facilities, and parks.
• Develops the department's short and long-term goals, objectives and strategies to meet current and long-range level-of-service standards as outlined in the Recreation and Parks Master Plan adopted by City Council.
• Plans, designs and constructs recreation and parks infrastructure.
• Ensures effective communication of information to direct reports, team members at all levels within the organization, community organizations and participants.
• Prepares, reviews, and administers the department's annual and long-range operational and capital budget plans to ensure optimum efficiency and the effective use of resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees