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Director of Parks & Recreation
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Job Description
City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation is seeking an energetic and strategic leader as its next Parks and Recreation Director to help lead its nationally accredited and award-winning department into the future. The Parks and Recreation Director must have strong communication skills, be a passionate, constructive and high-performing leader who exemplifies the organization’s core values and can refine and implement the mission and vision of the department by building on the strengths of current staff and widespread community support. The ideal candidate will lead a dynamic and talented team, embrace change and innovation, and be dedicated to enhancing, expanding and connecting our programs and services for the benefit and enjoyment of our residents.
Nestled in the mountains just west of the Blue Ridge, the City of Roanoke has a population of approximately 100,000 people and is the cultural and economic hub of Southwest Virginia. Long known for its unique features, Roanoke is home to an expansive park system, a vibrant downtown, and a welcoming community full of award-winning local restaurants, live music, breweries, museums, and shops. Located only 180 miles from Richmond, 240 miles from D.C., and 440 miles from Atlanta, Roanoke is ideally located and has the fourth largest in MSA in Virginia. The City has a low cost of living, experiences four distinct, but relatively mild seasons, and is beautiful place to live, work, eat, and play.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is an exempt position.
Typical Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience in budget development and management including personnel, maintenance and operations, and capital.
10 years of successful and progressive levels of responsibility across various parks and recreation divisions, with five or more years in a role equivalent to Section Coordinator, Division Manager, or Assistant/Deputy Director.
Demonstrated experience working with boards/commissions, community associations, and partner agencies.
Ability to facilitate and manage small and large group presentations and meetings. ? Management experience in a department or agency with similarly diverse facilities, functions and programming, serving populations similar in size and make-up of Roanoke.
PREFERRED:
Master’s degree in Park & Recreation Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, or related field.
Certified Park and Recreation Professional/Executive certification.
Prior work experience with human resource management topics such as employee relations, compensation, recruitment, and employee development.
Job Details Company City of Roanoke Job Title Director of Parks & Recreation Application Deadline 03/15/2024 Date Posted 02/26/2024 Job Location Roanoke VA Contact Information Name Email
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