Deputy Department Director*
Salary
$108,672.00 - $181,479.00 Annually
Location
Richmond, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
30M00000458
Department
Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
Opening Date
04/01/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
Description
The City of Richmond seeks a transformational municipal recreation leader to serve as Deputy Director of Recreation in the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities (PRCF). This role oversees approximately 150 full-time staff, 100 seasonal employees, and a $16.3M budget.
The next leader will professionalize operations, implement structured performance management, modernize service delivery, and position recreation as a measurable driver of youth development, public health, and neighborhood vitality.
Richmonds recreation system stands at a pivotal moment. With strong executive support, significant capital investment, and improved national recognition, the city is poised to strengthen recreation as a platform for youth development, community engagement, and neighborhood vitality.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of recreation in a city that values equity, innovation, and measurable impact. The Deputy Director will influence organizational culture, professional standards, and community outcomes for years to come. Position details can be found https://jobelephant.com/display.php?ad=6992118
Interested applicants and nominations should be submitted electronically in confidence to:
Virgil Fludd
Managing Partner
virgil@carvir.com
678-520-8370
Monica Crafts
Managing Director
monica@carvir.com
678-438-4719
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.
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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
Employer City of Richmond
Address 900 East Broad Street
Suite
Richmond, Virginia, 23219
Phone (804) 646-5660
804-646-5660
Website https://www.rva.gov/