• Provide leadership and strategic direction for all recreation facilities, programs, and services.
• Lead, develop, and support full-time managers and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and professional growth.
• Anticipate challenges and address issues proactively, minimizing the need for escalation.
• Identify and advance opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration and community partnerships.
• Serve as a trusted deputy to the Director, representing the department in meetings with City leadership, boards, and the community.
• Build and maintain community partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and stakeholders that expand access and deepen program impact.
• Support long-range planning, policy development, and alignment with the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Citywide Strategic Plan.
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of diverse programming for all ages and populations.
• Collaborate on marketing and communications efforts that drive participation and reflect the community’s diversity.
• Assist with facility planning, scheduling, and program space utilization.
• Oversee program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement to meet evolving community needs.
• Manage division budgets, financial performance, and cost recovery goals.
• Support policy development, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead long-range planning, goal setting, and performance measurements within the Recreation Division.

• Integrity and trust: leads with consistency and transparency.
• Emotional intelligence: self-aware, empathetic, and skilled at navigating complex team dynamics.
• Proactive leadership: anticipates challenges and addresses issues before they escalate.
• Strategic and systems thinking: connects division-level work to broader organizational and community goals.
• Confident decision-making: exercises sound judgment, knowing when to act independently and when to engage others.
• Team development: sets clear expectations, supports growth, and creates conditions for staff to succeed.
• Communication: communicates clearly and effectively with diverse audiences, both internally and externally. 
• Financial acumen: understands budgeting, cost recovery, and resource alignment

Work Environment

Although primarily an administrative, office-based position, with typical office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this role requires regular presence in the field to support programs, events, and facilities. Evening and weekend hours are required based on programming and community needs. The role also includes representation at City Council meetings, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meetings, Parks & Recreation Foundation Meetings, and other civic gatherings, as needed.