Under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager, provides executive leadership and overall management of the City of San Angelo Parks & Recreation Department. Plans, directs, and evaluates departmental programs, facilities, personnel, finances, and capital improvements to deliver high-quality parks, recreation, cultural, and quality-of-life services to the community. Serves as a member of the City's senior management team and as the City's principal advisor on parks and recreation matters.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a representative summary of primary duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every duty performed. Incumbents may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all Department programs, services, facilities, personnel, and resources, consistent with City Council and City Manager priorities.
- Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates P&R programs, staff and operations, including parks administration, Fort Concho, recreation, senior services, civic events, and the City cemetery and golf course; monitors Department operations to identify and resolve problems.
- Directs and develops departmental leadership staff, and evaluates organizational structure, staffing, and service-delivery methods to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Leads development and implementation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and other long-range planning initiatives, informed by community needs assessments and industry trends.
- Financial, Capital & Asset Management
- Develops and administers the Department's annual operating and capital budgets, and oversees expenditures, revenues, procurement, and financial controls.
- Directs the Department's Capital Improvement Program, including prioritization, funding, design, construction, and long-term maintenance of facilities and assets.
- Identifies and pursues grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and other funding sources, and develops long-range capital funding strategies.
- Establishes performance measures and benchmarks, and uses financial and operational data to guide resource allocation and continuous improvement.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Serves as principal advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and boards and commissions on parks and recreation matters; prepares and presents reports and recommendations.
- Builds and maintains relationships with residents, sports and community organizations, school districts, and other stakeholders; leads public engagement efforts.
- Negotiates and administers contracts, leases, interlocal agreements, and partnerships related to departmental programs and facilities.
Programs, Facilities & Service Delivery
- Ensures parks, recreation programs, and facilities are responsive to community needs and delivered safely, efficiently, and equitably across the community.
- Establishes standards for facility operations, maintenance, programming, and customer service across all departmental functions, including athletics, Fort Concho, senior services, golf, cemetery, and special events.
Compliance, Risk Management & Safety
- Ensures departmental operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and safety and accessibility requirements.
- Establishes safety practices and emergency preparedness procedures for employees, facilities, programs, and public events, and works to reduce operational risk.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Business or Public Administration; and seven year's experience in parks and recreation program management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.
- Professional certification by National Recreation and Park Association is preferred.
Required Knowledge of:
- City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
- Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of municipal parks, and public recreational facilities and programs.
- Legal liabilities and responsibilities for recreation services staff.
- Modern practices and trends in Parks and Recreation program planning and project management.
- Local community resources and regional community services programs.
- Techniques and practices for effective, efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources.
- Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, procurement, contract management, and employee supervision.
- Principles and practices of government project management.
Required Skill in:
- Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
- Assuming management level responsibilities and making appropriate decisions, while assuring compliance with Department goals and objectives.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
- Interpreting and applying department standards and City policies.
- Developing recommendations for improvements of recreation programs and facilities.
- Presenting and defending P&R reports and information in public hearings and neighborhood meetings.
- Supervising and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other community services agencies and the general public.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
- Effective communication, both verbal and written.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.