Assistant Parks & Recreation Director

March 11, 2026

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Plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates, and participates in providing a comprehensive program of recreation, parks, sports and leisure activities for the community. Supervises programs, facilities, and staff. Assists the Director in developing and implementing annual business plans areas of parks and recreation services. Provides guidance in a variety of aspects of parks and recreation services.

Plans, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Develops, implements, and monitors seasonal work plans to achieve recreation service goals and performance measures.
Oversees the operation, scheduling, and maintenance of a convention and event center.
Participates in developing department budgets, specifically those for recreation and maintenance. Oversees service delivery according to approved budgets.
Supervises the setup of a comprehensive program of athletic, recreation and leisure services programs and activities.
Facilitates, oversees, implements, and evaluates results of recreation needs assessments. Researches new programs and trends and adapts and introduces programs to meet community needs.
Determines program and facility equipment and supply needs, optimizing the use of available space and resources. Oversees and monitors the purchase, distribution, care, use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Maintains current supply and equipment inventories.
Development and implement operating procedures for existing and new facilities.
Administers and manage contracts for services provided by outside agencies.
Develops, communicates, and implements program schedules. Evaluates preliminary program schedules for registration and cost breakeven. Develops, oversees and monitors registration and fee collection processes.
Participates and coordinates with various non-profit organizations, school officials, community groups and others in offering programs and services for youth.
Receives, investigates, and resolves participant, volunteer, staff, citizen, community group, or community partner inquiries, concerns, complaints and problems.
Oversees development and distribution of and writes and edits media releases, pamphlets, flyers, newsletters and other publicity materials for site activities, events and programs.
Maintains and updates financial, statistical, and program-specific data, reports and records. Develops and maintains computer-aided databases of program information, including demographic information of participants and the community in general.
Coordinates use and scheduling of facilities and fields with community organizations and sports groups.
Assures safe and efficient operation of facilities such as swimming pools and community use centers. Identifies, directs, and resolves facility management/maintenance issues.
Participates in interviewing and hiring of parks and recreation personnel. Establishes performance goals and conducts periodic reviews of accomplishments.
Prepares complete, accurate and concise written reports and correspondence.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

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