Recreation Division Director - Parks & Recreation
City of Temple, TX, Temple, TX, United States
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Summary Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, this position requires a passion for recreation programming, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to leadership while serving the community. Areas of responsibility include athletics, aquatics, events, facility management, and recreation programming. The role is part of a dedicated team focused on public service to meet the recreational program needs and desires that make the City of Temple a wonderful place to live, work and play.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directs, supervises, and manages all functions within the Recreation Division.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; communicates areas of improvement and implements discipline as needed.
Develops and implements internal standard operational guidelines; assures compliance with established policies.
Serves as the liaison for the division with other departments and outside agencies; attends conferences, meetings, committees, and boards as necessary.
Coordinates with the school district, volunteers, and special interest groups to plan, organize, and implement special events and programs.
Gathers and interprets statistical and fiscal data; prepares and submits daily, monthly, and annual reports.
Meets with recreational managers at their sites; determines needs, discusses obstacles, and assists in solutions.
Follows trends; suggests and develops new programming ideas to attract community interest and best utilize facilities.
Responds to and resolves complex citizen inquiries and complaints; interprets City policy for community groups, commissions, advisory boards, and citizens.
Evaluates fee‑based programs and activities to generate sufficient revenue; provides recommendations to leadership.
Analyzes operations to evaluate performance and staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Processes purchase orders, reviews and approves bids; manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of asset and operational data; oversees inventory and property management.
Provides leadership and direction in developing short‑ and long‑range strategic goals for staff, programs, and facilities; plans, gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Manages and evaluates the staff and functions of the division; plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; instructs and trains staff; monitors work; develops staff skills and evaluates performance; analyzes workload trends and implements staffing and assignment adjustments.
Analyzes and manages the budget within the division, manages fiscal activities related to programs, maintains related financial records; makes recommendations that impact the division budget.
Collaborates with the Communications & Marketing Department to respond to local media requests.
Ensures City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines are followed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration or a related field.
Four (4) years of experience operating recreational facilities and/or administering athletic, aquatic, events, or recreation programming.
Three (3) years of managerial experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Recreation Administration.
Experience in special events, athletics, and aquatics.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Valid driver’s license.
Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP).
Active membership in local, state‑wide, or national athletic or parks and recreation associations within six (6) months of employment.
CPO or AFO certification within six (6) months of employment.
CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
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Summary Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, this position requires a passion for recreation programming, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to leadership while serving the community. Areas of responsibility include athletics, aquatics, events, facility management, and recreation programming. The role is part of a dedicated team focused on public service to meet the recreational program needs and desires that make the City of Temple a wonderful place to live, work and play.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directs, supervises, and manages all functions within the Recreation Division.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; communicates areas of improvement and implements discipline as needed.
Develops and implements internal standard operational guidelines; assures compliance with established policies.
Serves as the liaison for the division with other departments and outside agencies; attends conferences, meetings, committees, and boards as necessary.
Coordinates with the school district, volunteers, and special interest groups to plan, organize, and implement special events and programs.
Gathers and interprets statistical and fiscal data; prepares and submits daily, monthly, and annual reports.
Meets with recreational managers at their sites; determines needs, discusses obstacles, and assists in solutions.
Follows trends; suggests and develops new programming ideas to attract community interest and best utilize facilities.
Responds to and resolves complex citizen inquiries and complaints; interprets City policy for community groups, commissions, advisory boards, and citizens.
Evaluates fee‑based programs and activities to generate sufficient revenue; provides recommendations to leadership.
Analyzes operations to evaluate performance and staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Processes purchase orders, reviews and approves bids; manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of asset and operational data; oversees inventory and property management.
Provides leadership and direction in developing short‑ and long‑range strategic goals for staff, programs, and facilities; plans, gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Manages and evaluates the staff and functions of the division; plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; instructs and trains staff; monitors work; develops staff skills and evaluates performance; analyzes workload trends and implements staffing and assignment adjustments.
Analyzes and manages the budget within the division, manages fiscal activities related to programs, maintains related financial records; makes recommendations that impact the division budget.
Collaborates with the Communications & Marketing Department to respond to local media requests.
Ensures City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines are followed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration or a related field.
Four (4) years of experience operating recreational facilities and/or administering athletic, aquatic, events, or recreation programming.
Three (3) years of managerial experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Recreation Administration.
Experience in special events, athletics, and aquatics.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Valid driver’s license.
Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP).
Active membership in local, state‑wide, or national athletic or parks and recreation associations within six (6) months of employment.
CPO or AFO certification within six (6) months of employment.
CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
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