City of Golden
Deputy Director of Recreation and Golf
City of Golden, Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401
We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for Deputy Director of Recreation and Golf.
Come see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!Why work at the City of Golden?Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.Location, location, location
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Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.Paid time off
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Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.Great benefits
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The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement!Under general direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Deputy Director of Recreation and Golf manages and leads operations of the Recreation and Golf department in the division and assists in providing vision and leadership to provide integration and internal coordination between the department's work groups as well as help coordinate and respond to daily operational issues. This position oversees the Community Center and Recreation staff including recreation programming and operations of the Community Center, Splash Aquatic Park, RV Park and Grampsas Gym. The position assists the Director in staff and team development, facilitating workflow, operational decisions, planning and organizational development initiatives. This position is one of two deputies that may act as Director in the absence of the Parks and Recreation Director.Works in partnership with the Department Director in leading, directing, managing and supervising the department, including:Developing and helping execute management plans and strategies for long- and short-range agency objectives and actions.Supporting all actions of the department master plan, related strategic action plans, and the development of strategies and work plans to achieve those goals to advance the department/city priorities.Recruiting, training, coaching, and retaining staff throughout the division.Encouraging diversity through the implementation of programs and materials that reach a broad audience of ages and backgrounds.Supports the Department Director in all areas of the department, including:Representing the Director and department at meetings with other city, state, and federal agencies and at public meetings.Coordinating work programs and projects within the department and among other departments to ensure work is completed effectively, cooperatively and efficiently.Providing guidance and serving as a policy advisor, in coordination with the Parks & Recreation Director, to the City Council, PRAM, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and other boards and commissions.Facilitating public processes and managing complex and sometimes contentious community issues.Coordinates and manages complex and high-profile projects involving competing interests and multiple objectives, including:Utilizing best practices to manage delivery of work products on time and within budget.Solving problems and resolving issues in difficult, complex and/or contentious situations.Effectively representing diverse interests, and objectively evaluating alternative approaches.Taking a strategic, creative, and innovative approach to issues and problems and taking calculated risks.Developing and managing effective and inclusive public and team processes.Demonstrating business savvy and political astuteness.Preparing and reviewing project and operations reports, council and board information and agenda memos, correspondence, presentations, and other related information.Ensures responsiveness and continuous improvement of the organization, including:Development of partnerships, supporting and reinforcing open-minded and solution-oriented staff response to customer needs.Producing high quality results relative to work plans, operations, and initiatives.Thinking ahead, recommending management priorities to the Director, anticipating issues and proactively developing response plans.Ensuring staff compliance with regulatory safety protocols and assisting with oversight of department safety committee and coordination.Analyzing input from various consultants, professional advisors, and staff for continuous improvement.Staying knowledgeable of trends and current thinking in the fields of parks and recreation services, sustainability, public administration, project management, leadership, and employee management.Overseeing the development and implementation of the Capital Improvement program for the Recreation & Golf Divisions.Oversees the Recreation Division, including:Overseeing general recreation programs, youth and older adult activities, wellness, aquatics, sports and athletics, and guest services areas.Overseeing recreation facility operations to provide safe, efficient, memorable, and quality experiences for patrons.Continually assessing local recreation market and conditions; develops immediate and long-range plans to meet recreational needs of all age groups through facilities and program activities.Striving for innovative ways to drive efficiency through use of technology and assigned resources.Interpreting recreation activity programs for the public and maintaining cooperative planning and working relationships with the public and voluntary agencies.Working to effectively market recreation to the public through brochure development, internet marketing, social media, community outreach, etc.Recruiting, selecting, developing, and supervising personnel in Aquatics, Athletics, Data Management, Wellness/General Programming, and Guest Services.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESManages managers, supervisors and coordinators who supervise a total of 75-200 full and part-time employees during the course of the year. Responsible for the overall development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of department staff.BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in parks and recreation, administration, physical education, business, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Local Government experience preferred. Equivalent experience may substitute for education. Minimum 7 years progressively responsible management/administration experience in a private or public organization offering recreation facilities and programming.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid driver’s license with good driving record. Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certifications within 30 days of hire. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLSOutstanding customer service skills and ability to deal with diverse populations. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to analyze, forecast, and prepare budgets and financial information.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, offer solutions, and draw valid conclusions.MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USEDComputer, printer, copier, phone, and related office equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr
Come see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!Why work at the City of Golden?Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.Location, location, location
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Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.Paid time off
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Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.Great benefits
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The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement!Under general direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Deputy Director of Recreation and Golf manages and leads operations of the Recreation and Golf department in the division and assists in providing vision and leadership to provide integration and internal coordination between the department's work groups as well as help coordinate and respond to daily operational issues. This position oversees the Community Center and Recreation staff including recreation programming and operations of the Community Center, Splash Aquatic Park, RV Park and Grampsas Gym. The position assists the Director in staff and team development, facilitating workflow, operational decisions, planning and organizational development initiatives. This position is one of two deputies that may act as Director in the absence of the Parks and Recreation Director.Works in partnership with the Department Director in leading, directing, managing and supervising the department, including:Developing and helping execute management plans and strategies for long- and short-range agency objectives and actions.Supporting all actions of the department master plan, related strategic action plans, and the development of strategies and work plans to achieve those goals to advance the department/city priorities.Recruiting, training, coaching, and retaining staff throughout the division.Encouraging diversity through the implementation of programs and materials that reach a broad audience of ages and backgrounds.Supports the Department Director in all areas of the department, including:Representing the Director and department at meetings with other city, state, and federal agencies and at public meetings.Coordinating work programs and projects within the department and among other departments to ensure work is completed effectively, cooperatively and efficiently.Providing guidance and serving as a policy advisor, in coordination with the Parks & Recreation Director, to the City Council, PRAM, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and other boards and commissions.Facilitating public processes and managing complex and sometimes contentious community issues.Coordinates and manages complex and high-profile projects involving competing interests and multiple objectives, including:Utilizing best practices to manage delivery of work products on time and within budget.Solving problems and resolving issues in difficult, complex and/or contentious situations.Effectively representing diverse interests, and objectively evaluating alternative approaches.Taking a strategic, creative, and innovative approach to issues and problems and taking calculated risks.Developing and managing effective and inclusive public and team processes.Demonstrating business savvy and political astuteness.Preparing and reviewing project and operations reports, council and board information and agenda memos, correspondence, presentations, and other related information.Ensures responsiveness and continuous improvement of the organization, including:Development of partnerships, supporting and reinforcing open-minded and solution-oriented staff response to customer needs.Producing high quality results relative to work plans, operations, and initiatives.Thinking ahead, recommending management priorities to the Director, anticipating issues and proactively developing response plans.Ensuring staff compliance with regulatory safety protocols and assisting with oversight of department safety committee and coordination.Analyzing input from various consultants, professional advisors, and staff for continuous improvement.Staying knowledgeable of trends and current thinking in the fields of parks and recreation services, sustainability, public administration, project management, leadership, and employee management.Overseeing the development and implementation of the Capital Improvement program for the Recreation & Golf Divisions.Oversees the Recreation Division, including:Overseeing general recreation programs, youth and older adult activities, wellness, aquatics, sports and athletics, and guest services areas.Overseeing recreation facility operations to provide safe, efficient, memorable, and quality experiences for patrons.Continually assessing local recreation market and conditions; develops immediate and long-range plans to meet recreational needs of all age groups through facilities and program activities.Striving for innovative ways to drive efficiency through use of technology and assigned resources.Interpreting recreation activity programs for the public and maintaining cooperative planning and working relationships with the public and voluntary agencies.Working to effectively market recreation to the public through brochure development, internet marketing, social media, community outreach, etc.Recruiting, selecting, developing, and supervising personnel in Aquatics, Athletics, Data Management, Wellness/General Programming, and Guest Services.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESManages managers, supervisors and coordinators who supervise a total of 75-200 full and part-time employees during the course of the year. Responsible for the overall development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of department staff.BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in parks and recreation, administration, physical education, business, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Local Government experience preferred. Equivalent experience may substitute for education. Minimum 7 years progressively responsible management/administration experience in a private or public organization offering recreation facilities and programming.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid driver’s license with good driving record. Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certifications within 30 days of hire. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLSOutstanding customer service skills and ability to deal with diverse populations. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to analyze, forecast, and prepare budgets and financial information.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, offer solutions, and draw valid conclusions.MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USEDComputer, printer, copier, phone, and related office equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr