Deputy Director of Recreation and Special Events

About the role

The Deputy Director of Recreation and Special Events oversees, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Recreation division within the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department. This includes overseeing programs, sports, special events, and facilities management. The incumbent will also serve as the Acting Director in the absence of the Director.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Recreation division including programs, sports, special events, and facilities management.
• Receives and reviews film permit applications, issues film permits, and coordinates film activities with permitted applicants; coordinates with various city departments on those filming activities when needed.
• Participates in the design and development of new parks and recreation facilities in coordination with the Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities (Facilities and Grounds) and Director.
• Prepares and oversees the Recreation division budget for the general fund and capital expense requests.
• Selects, compiles and analyzes data for development of reports to measure effectiveness of programs and services.
• Verifies deposits and audits department financial transactions to ensure compliance with established fee policies and cash handling practices.
• Covers for the Director in their absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, or closely related field and ten years of progressively responsible recreation experience with at least five years of managerial/executive and financial management experience.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of public recreation programs and administration including financial management, budgeting, and accounting.
• Knowledge of park and recreation facility design and development, with at least one year of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the filming industry preferred.
• Knowledge of the variety of equipment and facilities used in public recreation programs.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of recreation and accounting software is preferred.
• Ability to supervise recreation employees and knowledge of current personnel practices, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation program safety and first aid.
• Ability to organize and lead subordinates and coworkers.
• Ability to cooperate with, and effectively communicate city and departmental objectives, ordinances, and policies to city authorities, public and private groups, agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with department staff and program participants.
• Ability to research, organize, and write reports and public presentations.
• Skilled at making presentations to the public and elected officials in formal meeting settings.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional certifications appropriate to the position such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE), Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), among others.

Skills

• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of recreation and accounting software is preferred.
• Ability to supervise recreation employees and knowledge of current personnel practices, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation program safety and first aid.
• Ability to organize and lead subordinates and coworkers.
• Ability to cooperate with, and effectively communicate city and departmental objectives, ordinances, and policies to city authorities, public and private groups, agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with department staff and program participants.
• Ability to research, organize, and write reports and public presentations.
• Skilled at making presentations to the public and elected officials in formal meeting settings.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Benefits

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Pay

$75,878.40 - $88,208.39

Schedule

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