What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks & Recreation Director position at Cordova Recreation & Park District?
The Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) is seeking a Parks & Recreation Director to join our dynamic management team!
We are an award-winning agency that thrives on positive relationships and partnerships in our community.
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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced, collaborative and people-focused public sector leader with a strong background in parks and recreation administration, operational management, personnel leadership and community engagement. The successful candidate will demonstrate a leadership style that values relationship-building, employee engagement, mentorship, transparency and teamwork while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. This individual will possess strong organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, political acumen, emotional intelligence and the ability to effectively lead and support diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
The ideal candidate will also possess:
- Strong knowledge of parks and recreation operations, facility management, maintenance practices, recreation programming, and capital project administration.
- Experience in public sector budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
- A strong understanding of public sector human resources practices, employee performance management, and workplace investigations.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and risk management practices affecting parks and recreation operations.
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and customer service skills.
- The ability to build strong professional relationships with staff, community members, contractors, consultants, and public agencies.
- Experience preparing and presenting reports, recommendations, and presentations to executive leadership and governing boards.
- The ability to effectively manage sensitive and complex situations with professionalism and discretion.
Summary Description
Under the direction of the General Manager, assists in the overall leadership, management and administration of District operations; plans, directs, manages and oversees the programs, services, operations and activities of the Parks & Recreation Divisions, including recreation and golf program administration, park and facility operations, capital improvement projects, landscape and open space maintenance and the maintenance and oversight of parks, recreation areas, golf course facilities and related buildings and infrastructure. Oversees departmental planning, budgeting, personnel management, operational effectiveness and strategic initiatives; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, governmental agencies, contractors, consultants, and community organizations; collaborates on public outreach and community engagement efforts; and provides highly responsible, complex and confidential administrative support and policy recommendations to the General Manager.
Who We Are
Established in 1958, Cordova Recreation & Park District is an independent special district governed by an elected Board of Directors. In California, special districts are local government agencies established to deliver specific services to designated communities. Their primary funding comes from property taxes, special assessments, and program fees, with minimal reliance on federal funding.
We provide quality recreational programs, parks and services for our diverse and growing region. We currently operate over 50 parks and facilities across more than 600 acres of urban and open space. We also operate Cordova Golf Course which is a full-service 18-Hole course with a lighted driving range, pro-shop and lessons from PGA professionals. We host dozens of events throughout the year and provide athletic, educational and creative outlets for children and adults of all ages.
Who We Serve
We proudly serve communities within Sacramento County including the City of Rancho Cordova and the communities of Gold River, Larchmont, Mather, Riviera East, Rosemont and additional unincorporated portions of Sacramento County.
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