About This Role
Directing the City of San Angelo Parks & Recreation Department is the core of this executive leadership role, providing overall management and strategic direction. This position involves planning, directing, and evaluating departmental programs, facilities, personnel, finances, and capital improvements to deliver high-quality services to the community. The Director serves as a member of the City's senior management team and acts as the principal advisor on parks and recreation matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all Department programs, services, personnel, and resources, consistent with City Council and City Manager priorities
- Plan, organize, direct and evaluate Parks & Recreation programs, staff and operations, including parks administration, Fort Concho, recreation, senior services, civic events, and the City cemetery and golf course
- Monitor Department operations to identify and resolve problems
- Direct and develop departmental leadership staff, and evaluate organizational structure, staffing, and service-delivery methods to improve effectiveness and efficiency
- Lead development and implementation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and other long-range planning initiatives, informed by community needs assessments and industry trends
- Develop and administer the Department's annual operating and capital budgets, and oversee expenditures, revenues, procurement, and financial controls
- Direct the Department's Capital Improvement Program, including prioritization, funding, design, construction, and long-term maintenance of facilities and assets
- Identify and pursue grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and other funding sources, and develop long-range capital funding strategies
- Establish performance measures and benchmarks, and use financial and operational data to guide resource allocation and continuous improvement
- Serve as principal advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and boards and commissions on parks and recreation matters; prepare and present reports and recommendations
- Build and maintain relationships with residents, sports and community organizations, school districts, and other stakeholders; lead public engagement efforts
- Negotiate and administer contracts, leases, interlocal agreements, and partnerships related to departmental programs and facilities
- Ensure parks, recreation programs, and facilities are responsive to community needs and delivered safely, efficiently, and equitably across the community
- Establish standards for facility operations, maintenance, programming, and customer service across all departmental functions, including athletics, Fort Concho, senior services, golf, cemetery, and special events
- Ensure departmental operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and safety and accessibility requirements