Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation jobs in United States
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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation

positionHarrisonburg, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$106K/yr - $119K/yr
date6+ years exp

The City of Harrisonburg is a thriving, multicultural university city in Virginia, home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University. They are seeking a Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation to oversee cultural programming, special events, and recreation center operations while assisting with budget development and long-range planning for parks and facilities.

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Responsibilities

Report directly to the Director of Parks and Recreation and work closely with team members in the areas of cultural programming, special events, and recreation center operations
Work with the director on the Capital Improvement Program
Assist with the development of the operating budget
Assist with the development of master plans and long-range planning for parks and facilities
Interact and involve in citywide projects

Qualification

Recreation administrationFacility operationsPersonnel leadershipSpecial event planningMarketing/advertisingBudget developmentCertified ParkRecreation Professional (CPRP)Recreation Executive (CPRE)Communication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with coursework in recreation, park administration, or related field and extensive experience (6+ years) in the administration of recreational programs, personnel leadership, facility operations, special event planning, and marketing/advertising of recreation programs and amenities. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement
Valid driver's license

Preferred

Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) desired but not required for consideration

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement (VRS & MissionSquare)
Life insurance
Paid leave
Holidays
15.5 observed holidays

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
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http://www.neogov.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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