Looking for an exciting career opportunity? Want to play a key role during a pivotal time of a large and complex Parks and Recreation Department? Check out the Recreation Manager position with OKC Parks!

As now the 20^th largest city in the nation, Oklahoma City’s momentum and growth, public investment, and friendly residents provide a vibrant and proud city demonstrated by a sample of 2022 accolades:

• Ranked #4 best city to live in 2022 (Bankrate)
• Low cost of living - ranked #2 among cities over 500,000 (C2ER)
• Affordable housing - ranked #2 most affordable housing market (Bloomberg)
• Entertainment – ranked #4 for favorite cities to visit (Travel Awaits)
• Arts & Culture - #1 city for street art (USA Today)
• Top 10 best run cities (WalletHub)

OKC Parks is on the same trajectory, moving into a new and exciting era for the Department. With a new executive team in place, a superb staff of professionals, a vast inventory of current recreation assets, a new multigenerational center opening this Spring, and over $215 million in capital improvements on the horizon, OKC Parks is poised to redefine its position within the community and the Parks and Recreation industry.

OKC Parks is seeking a new Recreation Manager to bring vision, innovation and expertise to the Department while leading the General Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Health & Wellness teams. This includes the operations and/or programming of 11 centers, five aquatic facilities, and multiple athletic complexes, gymnasiums and courts.

TO APPLY, or find out more information about the position, requirements and benefits please visit https://www.okc.gov/departments/personnel/careers.

(Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions shown on the application.)

JOB CLOSES 02/19/23.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader, experienced in implementing innovative management and recreation programming solutions. Preferences include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Event Management, Sports Management, Physical Education, Tourism, Public or Business Administration, or directly related field.
• Seven (7) years of full-time experience in directing recreation/community service programs, of which include five (5) years supervisory experience and three (3) years management level experience.
• NRPA Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE).
• Experience managing within an agency of similar size, scope and complexity, to include recreation programming within a large urban core.
• Experience managing the development and execution of youth, teen, adult, senior, adaptive and specialized recreation programs, including large-scale special events.
• Experience in community engagement and relationship building.
• Experience establishing private/public partnerships.
• Experience with municipal capital and operating budget management and procurement.
• Experience utilizing computer software including Microsoft Office suite, recreation management software, and other collection and tracking software.