Under general direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Associate Director of Recreation manages and leads operations of the department pertaining to recreation and assists the Director in creating and emphasizing a problem-solving approach to department needs. Provide both external and internal customers with clear and effective communication with a focus on continuous improvement. The position helps coordinate and respond to daily recreational needs and issues. The position reports to the Director on team and staff development and facilitating workflow, operational decisions, planning and organizational development initiatives. The position helps ensure the success of department mission and vision and provides leadership on communications of complex and high-profile projects as well as ongoing processes involving multiple work groups, other city departments and external partners.

Specific Duties of the Position:

• Contributes to the strategic leadership of the Department of Parks and Recreation
• Manages and directs operations of the department’s recreation offerings
• Coordinates and manages complex and high-profile projects involving competing interests and multiple objectives
• Ensures responsiveness and continuous improvement of the recreation facets of the department
• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the department and city organization

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Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field and at least five or more years of increasingly responsible management experience in parks and recreation related work; including supervision of staff, program development and management, facilities management, fiscal management, community relations, and resource development.

Demonstrated experience in engaging and leading staff and helping to shape a positive culture within an organization and the ability to communicate complex issues, lead successful initiatives and direct staff with clarity. Experience with Parks and Recreation in the areas of strategic planning, performance-based management objectives, recreation program and partnership development, sustainability efforts involving economic, social, and environment policy development and implementation are expected.

About Columbus IN Parks and Recreation

The City of Columbus, Indiana is looking for an Associate Director of Recreation to oversee our program team. Candidate must be enthusiastic about Parks and Recreation programs and events. Recreation activities occur in the evenings and weekends so a high degree of schedule flexibility is required as the Associate Director of Recreation shall regularly attend events sponsored by the department.

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