The Position The City of Austin is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Director of Parks and Recreation position. Under the direction of an Assistant City Manager, the Director of Parks and Recreation is responsible for directing, planning, and providing progressive leadership for the department's operations, staff, programs, and facilities. The Director exercises strategic and visionary thinking that have positive long-term organization and community-wide applications. The Department’s vision is to be an innovative leader in parks and recreation experiences, and its mission is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect, and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences, in sustainable, natural spaces, and public places. The Director of Parks and Recr