The City of Auburn Hills (population 24,360) is seeking a dynamic and experienced recreation

professional to lead its thriving recreation program. As a rapidly growing community, Auburn Hills

prides itself on an impressive list of community amenities and programming. Continued improvements

and extension of the parks and recreation programs is essential to augment the quality of life for the

City’s residents.

The ideal candidate for the Recreation Director position must be able to articulate a vison to enhance

an already dynamic programming schedule to serve the residents of Auburn Hills. Importantly, the next

Recreation Director is required to have knowledge and a demonstrated capability to help build and

develop future recreation operations. Given the needs of a growing department, a top tier candidate

must also have experience in organizational leadership and team building.

The City of Auburn Hills is a Council-Manager form of government, which prides itself on a long history

of stable leadership and strong support for the administrative staff. The current City Manager has been

with the City for over 20 years, creating a culture of stability, inclusiveness, and creativity. Additionally,

the City boasts a robust and strong financial position, and the City maintains a healthy fund balance,

providing the resources needed to carry out a vision and plan.

Position Closing Date and Submission

All candidate submissions for the position must be received by March 13, 2023, 9:00pm EST.

Prospective candidates may submit their resume and five professional references to

Recruitment@ThinkAboutPivot.com, Subject Line: Auburn Hills

Pivot Group, www.PivotGroupMunicipalServices.com, is facilitating the search process for the City of

Auburn Hills’ next Recreation Director. All inquiries about the position should be directed to Pivot Group

Lead Recruiter James Freed by email at James@ThinkAboutPivot.com

Candidates desiring confidentiality of their interest, as allowed, and provided by Michigan law, must

indicate such at the time of resume submission.

This search is conducted by an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.

Compensation and Benefits

ANNUAL SALARY: $70,000-$73,495 DOQ. The City offers a generous Defined Contribution Retirement

Plan & Health Alliance Plan (see attached Non-Union Employee Benefit Summary for more information).

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of complex professional and administrative work in planning, developing,

scheduling, directing, and implementing a year-round, city-wide parks, recreation program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the supervision of the Assistant City Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises administrative direction over the parks supervisor, recreation program coordinators, and

other support staff, part-time, contracted or seasonal personnel either directly or through

subordinate managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, coordinates, and directs diversified year-round recreational programs for multiple city parks

and facilities. Responsibilities also includes shared management of the community center.

Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans

and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff;

reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

Functions as a liaison with other departments as well as state, local, and other public officials.

Coordinates the parks and recreation programs with other city departments and outside

organizations such as the school districts and various community-based organizations.

Reviews program areas, implements changes or new programs to meet recreational and human

service needs of the community; develops, maintains, and implements a current parks and

recreation master plan.

Responsible for the creation, implementation, and updating of the parks and recreation master

plan.

Provides leadership and direction on the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers,

interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates department

activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

Works in conjunction with the Department of Public Works to assist in coordinating maintenance

of all recreation related grounds and facilities.

Provides professional advice to team members; makes presentations to city council, boards,

commissions, civic groups, and the general public.

Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.

Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control

activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to assure sound fiscal control;

prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel,

materials, facilities, and time.

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workload; studies and

standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and

conformance to policies and procedures.

Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.

Performs or assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints.

Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.

Develops and implements policies, procedures and standards for efficient and effective operation

and maintenance of the department; assures compliance with established policies and

procedures.

Coordinates and directs all bidding and orders for all new and replacement equipment; prepares a

variety of reports and maintains necessary operating records.

Prepares cost estimates to plan and provide for improvements in department facilities; assists in

the oversight of construction projects, and facility improvements where related.

Prepares, coordinates, and applies for grant applications related to park and recreation activities.

Answers letters of inquiry and talks with visitors; addresses public and civic organizations to inform

them of policies, procedures and the availability of facilities for public use.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Serves as a member of various city employee committees, as assigned.

Director will be expected to work a flexible schedule with evening and weekend hours, much of

which will be for special events.

Assists staff in the performance of their duties as required.

Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, running errands, picking up

supplies needed for activities, making arrangements for rental and use of department facilities,

setting up tables and chairs for classes, etc.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation, education, or

physical education including course work in organization and administration.

(B) Five years of progressively responsible experience in parks, or recreation programs.

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(A) Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern parks and recreation programs

programming, planning and administration; thorough knowledge of equipment and facilities

required in a comprehensive park and recreation; extensive knowledge of the principles and

practices of maintenance and use of public buildings and park facilities; considerable knowledge of

community recreation and resources; working knowledge of the principles and practices of office

management, work organization and supervision.

(B) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

(C) Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement a comprehensive community park,

recreation program; ability to coordinate, analyze, and utilize a variety of reports and records;

ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain

effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid state driver's license. First aid and CPR certifications.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, including word processing software; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone;

mobile or portable radio; automobile; passenger van.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or

hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects,

tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb

or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required

by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,

and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical

parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, cold, hot,

and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately noisy

when in the gym or field.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job

related physical and psychological tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be

performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position

if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and

employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and

requirements of the job change.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation, education, or

physical education including course work in organization and administration.

(B) Five years of progressively responsible experience in parks, or recreation programs.

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.