What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Parks & Recreation position at City of Pasadena?
Duties: Directs the operation of the Parks and Recreation Department. Supervises and coordinates activity of key personnel in planning, maintaining and operating City's park system and recreational programs and events. Directs the operation of the Parks and Recreation Department. Supervises and coordinates activity of key personnel in planning, maintaining and operating City's park system and recreational programs including the services and the golf course. Oversees development and promotion of City recreation program, including but not limited to athletics, arts and crafts, cultural arts, swimming, social recreation and games, and special activities. Oversees maintenance and development of parks encompassing over 1000 acres. Oversees operations of the Clean Streets Department and Community Service program. Provides for maintenance of grounds and facilities within parks including community centers, swimming pools, play areas, ballfields, gyms, concession stands and basketball and tennis courts. Introduces new program activities, equipment, and materials to staff. Interprets recreation service to public and participates in community meetings and organizational planning. Coordinates the exchange of facilities between city and local schools. Works in team with administrative or other professional personnel to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated with special needs. Directs Park development portion of the capital improvement plan. Oversees preparation and administration of operating, enterprise and capital budgets, and fundraising programs, partnerships, grants and other funding sources. Oversees, administers and assists with management of all Parks and Recreation grants under the City's Grant Policy. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related discipline preferred and five years related experience. Extensive experience in community recreation with at least two years in management. Experience in project management. Valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.
The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:
- Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
- The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
- Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
- The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
- As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
- Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
- Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
- From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
- From 11 to less than 21 years of service - four weeks of vacation per year.
- From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year.
- From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year.
Salary : $119,829 - $149,219
