POSITION INFORMATION

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking an experienced, proactive, team-oriented, and strategic Athletic and Facility Services Division Chief to lead DPR’s Athletic and Facility Services (AFS) Division. The Division Chief is responsible for providing guidance, direction, and coordination for the AFS Division in carrying out the department's mission of promoting wellness and vitality through dynamic programs and attractive public spaces. The Division Chief ensures that the AFS Division operates efficiently and effectively in its day-to-day business across the department, County government and community.
 
The Division Chief is a member of DPR’s dynamic and dedicated Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and works collaboratively with other senior leaders in the department to set policies and manage the overall strategic direction of the Athletic and Facility Services Division. The Division Chief will supervise a large staff, direct long-range strategic planning of policies, programs, procedures, and initiatives, will operate with substantial independence and report to the Department of Parks and Recreation Director. The Division Chief will also work closely with other County departments, Arlington Public Schools, community, and regional organizations and interested stakeholders to facilitate participation in DPR programs and access to indoor and outdoor community facilities.  

Specific Duties: 

The AFS Division Chief oversees the operations of the department’s community centers and pool complex, program registration and facility scheduling, and the administration of a wide variety of classes, programs, camps, and league activities. Some of the major duties of this position include:

• Directing, managing, and leading a multi-disciplinary team of 60+ full time and several hundred temporary sports, administrative, and facility services employees;
• Overseeing athletic programs and facilities to ensure assets are managed for optimum participation and accessibility for all ages, abilities, and interests;
• Preparing, administering, and managing the annual division budget;
• Establishing and cultivating effective relationships with other DPR divisions, county departments, community, and regional organizations, and interested stakeholders with a goal of superior leadership for the operations of park and recreation facilities, and the activities within them;
• Providing direction and oversight of the County’s newly opened (summer 2021) Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center, including facility operations, program and membership oversight and rental opportunities;
• Providing direction and oversight of the scheduling and management of over a dozen community centers, nearly 100 athletic fields, dozens of courts, and associated sports programs and activities;
• Providing direction and oversight for the management and use of DPR's registration and reservation business system (RecTrac);
• Overseeing the robust summer camp program, and other smaller scale camp programs offered throughout the year;
• Serving as an advocate for athletic program resources for youth and adult sports and fitness facilities, recreational facility development and support services to serve all ages, abilities, and interests; 
• Liaising with elected and appointed officials, other government agencies, public and private partners, community leaders and customers and the public; and 
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a related area; and
• Progressively responsible experience in strategic leadership and managerial capacity with a park and recreation organization or similar agency serving an urban, multi-cultural population or comparable government organization. 

Substitution:  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
 
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in related field and experience and/or certification in one or more of the following:

• Operations management of community centers, fields, gyms, courts, and other recreational venues for community use and recreational programs;
• Supervising, training, and evaluation a large and diverse workforce; 
• Developing preventative maintenance plans for facilities, including inspections, assessments, and repair or replacements; 
• Managing multi-million-dollar annual budget and long-range financial planning experience;
• Management of RecTrac or similar registration and reservation systems; and
• A Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).