Parks & Recreation Manager - Recreation Facilities and Programs

Summary

Minimum starting salary: $90,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications

The City Of Waco Seeks

A Parks & Recreation professional with expertise in managing Recreation and Facilities programs under general supervision. Responsible for directing staff, leading division planning and asset management, overseeing projects, managing division development and inventory, developing financial strategies for departmental growth and enhancement, and maintaining relationships with governmental agencies.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
• Five years of Parks and Recreation, Municipal or program/project management experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License
  
  

Position Overview:

Under basic supervision, manages a division of the Parks and Recreation department. Directs staff, leads division planning and asset management, oversees projects, manages division development and inventory, creates financial strategies for departmental development and improvement, and manages relations with governmental agencies.

Essential Functions

• Oversees aquatics personnel and operations; directs recreation staff, community facilities and sports venue operations; manages childcare operations and ensures standard compliance; promotes and manages recreation programs; evaluates community needs and develops new recreation programs, and program enhancements to meet the needs of the community.
• Assures safety protocol and procedures of recreational facilities, program participants, and childcare operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.
  
  

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Longevity Pay
• And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Summary

Minimum starting salary: $90,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications

The City Of Waco Seeks

A Parks & Recreation professional with expertise in managing Recreation and Facilities programs under general supervision. Responsible for directing staff, leading division planning and asset management, overseeing projects, managing division development and inventory, developing financial strategies for departmental growth and enhancement, and maintaining relationships with governmental agencies.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
• Five years of Parks and Recreation, Municipal or program/project management experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License
  
  

Position Overview:

Under basic supervision, manages a division of the Parks and Recreation department. Directs staff, leads division planning and asset management, oversees projects, manages division development and inventory, creates financial strategies for departmental development and improvement, and manages relations with governmental agencies.

Essential Functions

• Oversees aquatics personnel and operations; directs recreation staff, community facilities and sports venue operations; manages childcare operations and ensures standard compliance; promotes and manages recreation programs; evaluates community needs and develops new recreation programs, and program enhancements to meet the needs of the community.
• Assures safety protocol and procedures of recreational facilities, program participants, and childcare operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.
  
  

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Longevity Pay
• And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back