Deputy Director of Recreation and Golf

Deputy Director Of Recreation & GolfUnder general direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Deputy Director of Recreation and Golf manages and leads operations of the Recreation and Golf department in the division and assists in providing vision and leadership to provide integration and internal coordination between the department's work groups as well as help coordinate and respond to daily operational issues. This position oversees Community Center and Recreation staff, including recreation programming and the operations of the Community Center, Splash Aquatic Park, RV Park, Grampsas Gym, and Fossil Trace Golf Course. The position assists the Director in staff and team development, facilitating workflow, operational decisions, planning and organizational development initiatives. This position is one of two deputies that may act as Director in the absence of the Parks and Recreation Director.Works in partnership with the Director in leading, directing, managing and supervising the department, including:Developing and helping execute management plans and strategies for long- and short-range agency objectives and actions.Supporting all actions of the division master plan, related strategic action plans, and the development of business plans, strategies, and work plans to achieve those goals to advance the department/city prioritiesRecruiting, training, coaching, and retaining staff throughout the division.Encouraging diversity through the implementation of programs and materials that reach a broad audience of ages and backgrounds.Supports the Department in all areas of the department, including:Represents the Director and division at meetings with other city agencies, state and federal agencies and at public meetings.Represents the Director and lead initiatives of the department, coordinates work programs and projects within the department and among other departments to ensure work is completed effectively, cooperatively and efficiently, and ensuring resources and assistance are provided as appropriate.Provides guidance and serves as a policy advisor, in coordination with the Department Director, to the City Council, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB), City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and other boards and commissions.Facilitates public processes and manages complex and sometimes contentious community issues.Coordinates and manages complex and high profile projects involving competing interests and multiple objectives, including:Utilizes best practices to manage delivery of work products on-time and within budget.Solves problems and resolves issues in difficult, complex and/or contentious situations.Effectively represents diverse interests, and objectively evaluates alternative approaches.Takes a strategic, creative, and innovative approach to issues and problems and takes calculated risks.Develops and manages effective and inclusive public and team processes.Demonstrates business savvy and political astuteness.Prepares and reviews project and operations reports, council and board information and agenda memos, correspondence, presentations, and other related information.Ensures responsiveness and continuous improvement of the organization, including:Development of partnerships, supports and reinforces open-minded and solution-oriented staff response to customer needs. Looks at issues and problems from the customer's point of view and finds ways to address these issues and concerns while balancing the needs of the department/city and ensuring consistency with adopted policies and provides excellent customer service.Produces high quality results relative to work plans, operations, and initiatives.Thinks ahead, recommends management priorities to the director, anticipates issues and proactively develops response plans.Ensures staff compliance with regulatory safety protocols and assists with oversight of department safety committee and coordination. Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents.Analyzes input from various consultants, professional advisors, and staff for continuous improvement.Stays knowledgeable of trends and current thinking in the fields of parks and recreation services, sustainability, public administration, project management, leadership and employee management, and uses all forms of data and information to analyze and present viable choices and alternatives.Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of the budget for the Recreation & Golf departments, including identification and prioritization of projects, cost estimating, funding recommendations and all phases and functions of project delivery from conception to completion.Oversees the Recreation and Golf Department, including:Oversees general recreation programs, youth and older adult activities, wellness, aquatics, sports and athletics, and guest services areas to ensure quality operations and programming that meets the community's needs.Oversees recreation facility operations to provide safe, efficient, memorable, quality experiences for patrons.Continually assesses local recreation market and conditions; develops immediate and long-range plans to meet recreational needs of all age groups through facilities and program activities; evaluates effectiveness of recreation facilities and programs. Makes recommendations for improvements.Strives for innovative ways to drive efficiencies through use of technology and assigned resources.Interprets recreation activity programs to public and maintains cooperative planning and working relationships with public and voluntary agencies.Works to effectively market recreation to the public thru brochure development, Internet marketing, social media, community outreach, etc.Recruits, selects, develops, and supervises personnel in Aquatics, Golf, Athletics, Data Management, Wellness/General Programming, and Guest Services. Determines staffing needs and schedules staff to meet facility needs. Assigns staff to special projects as necessary.Other duties may be assigned.Supervisory responsibilities include managing managers, supervisors and coordinators who supervise a total of 75-200 full and part-time employees during the course of the year. Responsible for the overall development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of department staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Qualifications include a BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in parks and recreation, administration, physical education, business, or related field. Master's Degree preferred. Local Government experience preferred. Equivalent experience may substitute for education. Minimum 7 years progressively responsible management/administration experience in a private or public organization offering recreation facilities and programming. Valid driver's license with good driving record. Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certifications within 30 days of hire. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred.