NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
Park Services Division Director
FAIRFAX (EJ26), VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $209K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an innovative and experienced individual to lead the Park Authority’s Park Services Division. This role involves providing leadership and oversight to various recreational facilities, managing a significant budget, and ensuring compliance with agency goals and ADA services.
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Responsibilities
Supervises a staff of professionals and has overall responsibility for all programs within their assigned functional area
Supervises preparation of the division's budget, participates in presentation of the budget to the Park Authority Board, and monitors program expenditures
Evaluates and reports on the effectiveness of division programs
Conducts service needs assessments
Prepares, presents, and is held accountable for implementation of the Park Authority's annual plan as it relates to the assigned functional area(s)
Ensures that division plans and programs complement agency goals and objectives
Provides an independent liaison with, and support to the Park Advisory Board and other boards and commissions for issues with in the assigned functional area(s)
Provides staff support to the Park Authority Board
Oversees special project work directed by the Board of Supervisors, Park Authority Board and/or agency director
Represents the agency in meetings with public and private-sector officials and citizen groups
Manages the Services Division, overseeing the management of the Park Authority's recreation centers; Guides and directs the work of the recreation centers, and market research functions; Ensures effective delivery of services to the public through the operation of its facilities; Oversees all planning, scheduling, operations and recommended program changes and coordinates activities with the marketing research and analysis function; Directs the development, evaluation, and enhancement of integrated operating procedures; and Reviews new program and facility requirements, and in conjunction with other division directors, prepares recommendations for budget requests and priorities for the Park Authority Board
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree appropriate to the functional area (recreation, park management, business administration or related field)
Five years of administrative experience in the appropriate functional area
Driver's license
Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and challenges of organization and management
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration
Knowledge of the principles and practices of the assigned functional area
Oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated skills in needs assessment and strategic planning
Ability to plan and direct the activities of a large staff
Ability to plan and conduct staff development programs
Ability to evaluate programs against pertinent standards
Ability to prepare and present clear, concise financial and administrative reports
Ability to develop and evaluate budget requests and project future expenditures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to keep abreast of developments in the field
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, other County employees, Board members, public and private sector officials, and citizen groups
Preferred
Eight years progressive leadership experience
Experience managing a self-sustaining revenue operation
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE), Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO), Certified Personal Trainer
Experience managing and implementing organizational improvement processes
Experience working with governing and advisory boards, elected officials, and community groups
Experience developing strategic, operational or development plans
Experience managing/developing operational programs
Experience developing, evaluating and managing self-sustaining programs and facilities
Experience facilitating workgroups and multifaceted projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks
Works well independently and with minimal direction and works effectively leading and as a participant on teams
Knowledge and experience with process improvement and strategic planning
Benefits
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities
Commuter Benefits Accounts
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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