Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation

at  City of Lancaster TX

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting the Director of Parks & Recreation in managing the operations and direction of the department within the context of strategic goals and objectives. Under the direction of the Director, is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining policies and regulations pertaining to recreation, senior services, city wide volunteer program, and state auxiliary museum operations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Parks Administration, Public Administration, Landscape Architect, Horticulture, Forestry or related area, plus five (5) years of progressively responsible upper management level experience in a related field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of municipal recreation and cultural facilities; performs related duties as required.
• Responsible for the preparation, allocation, and oversight of the departmental budget annually.
• Assists in the administering of municipal and departmental policies and regulations pertaining to parks and recreation; ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and laws governing activities.
• Manages personnel and activities in one or more divisions related to recreational services and park maintenance.
• Prepares operational budgets and forecasts department revenues, expenses and financial liabilities; oversees multiple funds.
• Identifies and accesses resources to improve overall service delivery in recreation, senior services, volunteer program and park maintenance.
• Positively represent City and department at City, local, regional, state and national conferences & meetings.
• Assist in the hiring process of each division within the department and help with the evaluation of staff.
• Serves as lead and in supporting roles for CAPRA accreditation.
• Provide direct support to the director by overseeing the development of Parks and recreation capital improvements and long-range plans: assist with the identification of funding resources and the implementation of the projects.
• Assume management responsibility for the park maintenance.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of managerial, supervisory and technical staff responsibilities for providing variety of facility and park maintenance, forestry, horticulture, custodial and maintenance management of pool, recreation centers, athletic fields/complex, playgrounds and playground equipment.
• Plays a major role in department, city and regional special events.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages three subordinate supervisors who supervise more than fifty employees in the Recreation and Parks. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.