The City of University City, MO (population 35,172) is seeking a creative, collaborative and community focused leader to serve as its next Director of Parks and Recreation. This executive level position reports to the Deputy City Manager – Development and is responsible for all operations and programs in parks, recreation, streets, and forestry. The new Director will establish and administer strategic goals, objectives and long-range planning for operations and programs within the department. The work involves responsibility for supervising all department activities, including the maintenance of parks, trees, streets, and the golf course.  University City is a beautiful and historic inner-ring suburb of St. Louis adjacent to the renowned Washington University in