Parks And Recreation Director

Parks & Recreation Director

Sandy, UT 84070

 Posted: 11/14/2025

 Employment: Full-time

 Pay: $147,180.00 - $220,721.00 per Year

 Department: Parks & Recreation

 Experience: Executive

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CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled. First review on 12/01/2025. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. 

STARTING SALARY: $147,180 – $220,721/annually, depending on qualifications. 

STATUS: Appointed (benefitted)

• Attends all city events.
• Attends City Council Meetings as directed/needed.
• Responds to city related emergencies as required.                                            

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

SUMMARY: An Appointed Category 1 position under the strategic direction of the Mayor, City Chief Administrative Officer and/or Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. Serve as a key member of the City’s executive leadership team, oversee and direct the operations and activities of the Parks & Recreation department, which includes Parks, Recreation, Community Events, Sandy Community Recreation Center, River Oaks Golf Course and Healthy Sandy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelors or master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Parks and Recreation Management or related field preferred. Requires ten years related work experience with progressively increasing responsibilities including at least four years administrative and supervisory experience. Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License. Probationary Period: Not Applicable. This is an appointed position exempt from the protections described in Utah Code Ann. Section 10-3-1105(1)(a). Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) preferred. Knowledge of principles of management and budgeting; landscape design, construction and maintenance; goals and objectives of community recreation program design; correct English usage, spelling, and vocabulary. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of facilities, materials, equipment, money, tools, etc.; great responsibility for making decisions affecting the activities of people including responsibility for worker motivation and satisfaction; the exercising of extreme discretion and independent judgment; great responsibility for the supervision of Assistant Directors, division directors and other staff members. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; contacts with other departments, citizens, focus and professional groups, furnishing and obtaining information; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules requiring influencing of others to obtain desired result; outside contact with public presenting data that may influence important decisions; frequent contacts with executives on matters requiring explanations and discussions. Reporting to the City Council on a regular basis.

NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online at https://jobs.citysuitehr.com/sandycity. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can visit the Sandy City Human Resources office to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway (10000 S. 170 W.), Suite 310, Sandy, Utah. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at a lower level.

Company Description

Sandy City is located in beautiful Salt Lake County, Utah. Our walkable and transit-oriented city center called "The Cairns" connects mountain adventure with an active urban lifestyle. With a bustling city arts and entertainment scene, world-class mountain skiing and summer recreation, a strong network of trails and outdoor public spaces, and unsurpassed shopping and dining, Sandy City is a destination location like no other!

With low property taxes, a low crime rate, great job availability, a highly-rated school system, and excellent entertainment and recreation options, Sandy City is a great place to live and work. If you think you are ready to be a part of our community, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Medical Leave
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Training Opportunities
• Expressions of Appreciation
• Departmental Specific Awards
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Bereavement Leave
• Court Witness and Jury Duty Leave
• No Social Security Deductions