City of Marietta · 21 hours ago
Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities
Marietta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCity of Marietta is seeking a Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities to oversee and manage the city's recreation and parks operations. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing various recreational programs and facilities, while ensuring efficient fiscal management and community engagement.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Establishes and implements city policies, procedures and standards concerning all Parks and Recreation business to ensure that the public is provided with well-planned and diversified recreation programs, well maintained parks, cemeteries, and Parks and Recreation building facilities
Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for research, reports and recommendations for decision-making purposes and requests from City Manager or City Council
Responsible for attending and participating in City Council (or committee meetings) concerning Parks and Recreation business
Directs the preparation and implementation of the department budget
The Director is responsible for controlling and monitoring department expenditures to ensure efficient fiscal management, providing cost estimates for capital improvements and labor budget
Directs department operations to include: Overseeing the compilation of written reports and documents on total operations, projects and development of services in the community
Making routine inspections of facilities and grounds
Monitor and review recreation program operations; advises the Superintendent of Recreation of any adjustments needed
Supervising and directing staff training and performance evaluations
Coordinates the acquisition, planning, design and construction of recreation and park facilities under the direction of the City Manager
Coordinates the planning, design, construction, renovation and rehabilitation of city buildings
Manages contracts for the maintenance of city/BLW facilities and grounds, and the operation of recreation programs for city facilities
Develops public information program to inform citizens of new and existing recreational activities
The Director will meet and address the various community organizations and general public to inform and receive feedback concerning the city's Parks and Recreation programs and activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Public or Business Administration, or a related field (prefer master's degree)
Minimum of ten years progressively responsible experience in a similar Recreation organization or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal recreation programs, building maintenance, landscaping, and some construction
Skilled in operating a PC using MS Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other programs as needed
Knowledge of current personnel management practices and regulations
Knowledge of all relevant state and federal laws and regulations
Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to work in a political environment and deal with sensitive or volatile issues in an effective manner
Ability to make presentations and skill in public speaking
Ability to establish priorities, handle multiple priorities, and deadlines
Drug screen and criminal background check required at time of hire
Valid Georgia driver's license (or obtain) at time of hire and a satisfactory seven-year driving history to include no DUI's in the last five years
Company
City of Marietta
Marietta is a historic yet forward-thinking city, strategically located 15 miles northwest of Atlanta and serving as the Cobb County seat.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kristen Bell
Chief Probation Officer
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