Deputy Director Of Recreation And Golf

Salary: $114,390.00 - $140,128.00 Annually

Location : Golden, CO

Job Type: Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 2024-00097

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 08/02/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
JOB SUMMARY

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.Representing the Director and lead initiatives of the department, coordinating work programs and projects within the department and among other departments to ensure work is completed effectively, cooperatively and efficiently, and ensuring resources and assistance are provided as appropriate.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. Looks at issues and problems from the customer's point of view and finds ways to address these issues and concerns while balancing the needs of the department/city and ensuring consistency with adopted policies and provides excellent customer service.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. Taking proper safety precautions to prevent accidents.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, and using all forms of data and information to analyze and present viable choices and alternatives.Overseeing the development and implementation of the Capital Improvement program for the Recreation & Golf Divisions, including identification and prioritization of projects, cost estimating, funding recommendations, and all phases and functions of project delivery from conception to completion.

Oversees the Recreation Division, including:
Overseeing general recreation programs, youth and older adult activities, wellness, aquatics, sports and athletics, and guest services areas to ensure quality operations and programming that meets the community's needs.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; evaluates effectiveness of recreation facilities and programs. Makes recommendations for improvements.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. Determines staffing needs and schedules staff to meet facility needs. Assigns staff to special projects as necessary.
Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages 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. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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. Working knowledge and understanding of public relation skills and techniques. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare complex plans, reports, and analyses.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, and other agencies.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to analyze, forecast, and prepare budgets and financial information. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical business situations.
REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, offer solutions, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USEDComputer, printer, copier, phone, and related office equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. City vehicle.

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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Activity/office setting with moderate noise level.

City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Regular Full-Time (RFT) employees of the City of Golden currently receive numerous benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee while others require employee cost sharing or contributions. Employees are eligible to enroll in most benefits upon hire.

The City of Golden's benefit package can comprise an average of 35% of total compensation.

Employer Paid Benefits Include:
Term Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program

Cost Sharing Benefits Include:
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
401(a) Retirement Plan

Full-time employees can also take advantage of:
Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Vision Coverage
Tuition Program
Supplemental Life Insurance

Full-Time employees receive the following leave options:
128 Hours of Annual Leave (accrued each pay period)
96 Hours of Sick Leave (accrued each pay period)
12 Paid Company Holidays

For more detailed information please refer to the section of our website.

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The hiring range for this position is $114,390 - $140,128, depending on qualifications and experience. Are you comfortable with this range of pay? Yes No

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Please select your highest level of education completed. High School or GED Associate's Degree or some college Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, Administration, Physical Education, Business, or related field Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field Master's Degree or higher None of the Above

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Please specify your degree(s), if applicable.

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Please select your years of experience in progressively responsible management/administration in a private or public organization offering recreation facilities and programming. 1-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 years 11 years or greater None

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Do you have experience working in local government? Yes No

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Do you have current First Aid and CPR certifications or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire? Yes No

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Are you a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive? Yes, CPRP Yes, CPRE No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license and good driving record? A good driving record includes, but is not limited to, no suspension or revocation of license within the last three years and no conviction of a DUI, DUID, DWAI or any hit and run accident within the last two years. Yes No

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