CAREER OPPORTUNITY - PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
Annual Salary: $70,350 - $100,000 annually
Full-Time, Exempt Position with Benefits
Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.
Position Summary
- Managing and maintaining all parks, related facilities, services and activities of the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Hiring, training, and developing a highly motivated staff.
- Developing long range plans for recreation programs, parks, and facilities to accommodate according to the Village’s growth, goals, and parks and recreation needs.
- Ensuring that all building and facilities are in compliance with all applicable laws.
- Receiving and utilizing input from community groups, neighborhood groups and individuals regarding the planning, programming, and evaluation of parks and recreation needs.
- Monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s methods, procedures, and programs; identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement; and, reviewing with the Village Manager where appropriate.
- Preparing the Parks and Recreation budget including monitoring and controlling department expenditures.
- Developing and implementing the department’s policies, procedures, and fee schedules and regularly evaluating their adequacy.
- Promoting and publicizing recreation programs and activities.
- Liaising with other Village departments, outside agencies and community groups to explain and discuss various aspects of the department’s functions.
- Representing the Village on city, state, local, and professional boards/associations.
- Responding to and resolving sensitive and difficult public inquiries and complaints.
- Coordinating with the Grant Writer/Administrator on grant opportunities.
- Other duties may be required and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Public Administration, or other closely related field from an accredited university.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a comparable municipal position handling the administration of recreational programming and social and cultural programs and services.
- Minimum of three years of staff supervision experience.
- Experience in park facilities planning and design, as well as developing, planning, implementing, and facilitating sports programs.
- Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications, or be able to obtain same within six months of employment.
- Strong preference for Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
- Typical office computer systems and software with advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
- Valid Florida driver’s license
Application Process
Interested persons should submit a resume and cover letter, not to exceed four (4) pages collectively. The position will remain open until filled. An original, signed version of a candidate’s submission, with the candidate’s legal signature on the cover letter, should be e-mailed to jnorris [at] indiantownfl.gov. The signed cover letter shall also include the statement: “I certify all information contained in this cover letter and resume is true and accurate.” Failure to follow these submission requirements may disqualify applicant from consideration.
Professional references are optional at the time of submission; however, they may be requested if the candidate is invited to an in-person interview. References submitted at this stage must be limited to a one (1) page list.
The Village of Indiantown is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.
For more information, please see the below recruitment flyer.