Director of Recreation

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, on behalf of the Mayor, the Director of Recreation is responsible for the planning and administration of recreation programming serving youth and young adults across the city.

1. Responsible for working with the Mayor to understand the vision for the operations of this department and then translating this vision into diversified activities based on community interests and needs and other program criteria considered essential to effective service.
2. Provide oversight for the safe day to day operations of the city’s recreation centers.
3. Collaborate with city Finance to develop and implement the departmental budget; manage departmental spending to achieve budget targets and ensure compliance with appropriate fiscal procedures.
4. Prepare and communicate regular reports on personnel, program facilities, operational objectives, community feedback, and accident reports; utilize current systems for the control of program, office, maintenance, and administrative supplies.
5. Serve as lead public representative for the department; establish and maintain cooperative planning and working relationships with other government agencies, community groups, and the general public.
6. Develop systems for monitoring efficiency and efficacy of departmental services, implement performance improvement measures as required.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s degree in physical education from an accredited college or university.
2. Minimum of five (5) years experience in a supervisory capacity or equivalent training and experience.
3. Successful completion of basic first aid training and certification in CPR.
4. Must successfully complete and pass a BCI check.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s license.
6. Ability to work a flexible schedule on an annual basis.
7. Must be well grounded in the philosophy of recreation and familiar with the many activities comprising the recreation program in the City.
8. Thorough understanding of the community with respect to recreation.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills; abilities that are characteristic of a leader, promoter, and organizer.
10. Skill in management organization and administration.
11. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

Posting expires when position is filled.