Parks & Recreation Manager - Parks & Recreation Planning & Admin

City of Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Manager - Parks & Recreation Planning & Admin SALARY $78,353.
60 - $113,921.
60 Annually LOCATION • Scottsdale, AZ JOB TYPE Full-Time Regular JOB NUMBER FY2324-00385 DIVISION COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION PLANNING & ADMIN OPENING DATE 11/16/2023 CLOSING DATE 12/7/2023 11:59 PM Arizona Introduction About the Position The Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department oversees a wide variety of parks, recreation programs, facilities, and services, all aligned with our mission of creating remarkable recreation places and experiences that support a healthy, inclusive, and active community.
The department manages 45 parks, over 1,000 acres of open space, multiple sports complexes and community centers, Scottsdale Stadium, and a range of recreation programming.
Our new Parks &Recreation Manager will oversee a number of critical park projects, planning initiatives, park maintenance, and recreation programs.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management or closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
Five years increasingly responsible experience in professional recreation.
Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
Experience implementing practices and procedures used in maintaining Parks and Recreation facilities and parks and recreation programs and services.
An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.
Essential Functions Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following: Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: Training Approving work schedules Recommending/approving personnel actions Coaching and counseling Establishing performance goals and writing performance evaluations.
Develops, establishes, implements, monitors and achieves Parks & Recreation objectives, goals, and vision.
Develops annual budget plans, prepares monthly reports of the budget status: Prepares assigned annual program budgets and reviews.
Monitors and controls annual budget expenditures and variances throughout the year to ensure funds are available to spend.
Develops cost of services for each discipline and recreation program.
Implements City and departmental policies: Recommends and implements division policy and procedures Enforces and communicates policy decisions for program areas.
Develops annual work plans to determine staffing and workload needs within all program areas.
Work Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most work is performed in a City office environment, with regular site visits to recreation community centers and park areas.
Walks or moves, stands, bends and accesses paved, gravel or turf park areas to inspect the program areas.
Occasional exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes, traffic hazards and unpleasant odors.
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, telephone, key calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.
Benefits Highlights: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.
3 hours/month Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.
29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 Pet Insurance Bilingual pay compensation Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process: The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate.
Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering.
Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include: · Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database · Criminal Background screening · 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process.
Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491.
Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Agency City of Scottsdale Address 9191 E San Salvador Dr Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258 Website https://www.
scottsdaleaz.
gov Parks & Recreation Manager - Parks & Recreation Planning & Admin Supplemental Questionnaire * QUESTION 1 Indicate the level of education you posses as it directly relates to this position classification.
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree & Above No Degree * QUESTION 2 Do you have five (5) years or more direct / relevant experience functioning as a recreation professional? (Ex.
: Lead positions, management, supervisor roles) Yes No * QUESTION 3 Do you have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience? Yes No * QUESTION 4 Do you have experience implementing practices and procedures used in maintaining Parks and Recreation facilities and parks and recreation programs and services? Yes No * QUESTION 5 Can you share specific examples of successful parks and recreation projects you have managed in the past, highlighting your role and key outcomes? * QUESTION 6 Please share your approach to staff supervision and development within a parks and recreation department, emphasizing strategies for team motivation, and staff development.
* QUESTION 7 How have you developed and fostered partnerships with external organizations or stakeholders to enhance recreational programs or park amenities? * QUESTION 8 Explain your approach for incorporating technology and innovation into parks and recreation management.
If you have had experience with lifecycle or asset management programs, work management platforms, or reservation systems, please include.
* QUESTION 9 Working collaboratively across recreation management and park maintenance to create team alignment will be critical to this role.
Can you describe your experience in working in alignment with multiple disciplines to create positive outcomes? * QUESTION 10 Scottsdale's Parks & Recreation Department offers programs, special events, and other community opportunities during the evenings and on weekends.
Additionally, the greatest use of our parks, sports fields, and community spaces occurs on the weekends.
Are you available to work weekends, evenings, and on an on-call basis for both programs and facilities under your supervision and to support programs offered throughout the department.
Yes No * Required Question