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Parks and Recreation Director

Systems Ltd
Golden, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/27/2025
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Posted: 24-Feb-25

Location: Golden, Colorado

Type: Full Time

Salary: up to $190,240.00

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Director

Required Education

4 Year Degree

City of Golden, Colorado

Parks and Recreation Director

Salary: up to $190,240.00

Final filing date: Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Golden, Colorado is a vibrant community rich with culture, outdoor activities, scenic beauty, thriving businesses, and friendly people. Picturesquely situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Golden is home to over 20,000 residents who enjoy a high quality of life, world-class outdoor adventure opportunities, a flourishing arts and cultural scene, and a superior public education system. The City is located in Jefferson County and only 30 minutes from downtown Denver by car or light rail.

The City of Golden is seeking a passionate Director of Parks and Recreation to provide strategic leadership over the activities and operations of the City’s parks and recreation facilities and programs. The department is primed for its next leader to build on the teams’ strengths and established programs, while leading the division into the future and ensuring its long-term programming and financial success.

The next Parks and Recreation Director will be an engaging and visionary leader responsible for a high-performing department with a $25 million budget, 2 deputy directors, and an overall staff ranging from 100-400 including seasonal employees. Golden seeks a leader who is creative and flexible, adept in change management and willing to consider alternative programming and creative solutions to boost attendance at city facilities and recreation programs. A leader with a strong work ethic, collaborative management style, and a keen ability to communicate, listen, engage and respond while maintaining a sense of humor will serve the department well.

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree with course work in parks and recreation, administration or business, AND a minimum of 7 years of experience in a public service setting. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Executive (CPRE) through the National Parks and Recreation Association is preferred. Successful leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, and business development experience is critical.

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, and six references to: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2446

For Additional Information, Please Contact

Gloria Timmons

CPS HR Consulting

916-471-3461

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/otqu/

City of Golden, Colorado website: https://www.cityofgolden.net

The City of Golden, Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.

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