The City of Golden is currently seeking a Parks & Recreation Director. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!
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 (check it out)!
Job Summary
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The Parks and Recreation Director is a strong and engaging leader responsible for a high-performing department with a $25 million budget, a team of high-level managers and 2 Deputy Directors, and an overall staff ranging from 100 to 400 including seasonal employees. The Director leads day to day operations and ensures effective collaboration and consistency among the division’s functional departments and with the city organization.
In addition to developing, planning, and implementing department goals and objectives, the Director oversees the recreational, golf, and park activities of the City including the development of new programs, construction and repair of municipal facilities, maintenance of parks, golf course, cemetery, open space, community buildings, campground, and forestry divisions. The position is also responsible for development and management of the department’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets; supporting the development of staff, and relationships with outside agencies and organizations. This position reports to the Deputy City Manager and serves on the City’s Executive Leadership Team.
The City of Golden desires a creative, flexible, and passionate leader willing to try new things for alternative programming and boosting attendance to city facilities. A leader with a strong work ethic, collaborative management style, and a keen ability to communicate, listen, engage, and respond while maintaining a sense of humor will serve the department well. This role offers the right leader a tremendous range of potential opportunities to make an impact on the City of Golden now and into the future.
The ideal candidate has demonstrated leadership and management experience in parks and recreation with the ability to lead and develop large teams, exercise fiscal responsibility, and be seen as a leader both in the department and city-wide. With a proven track record for building relationships, the ideal candidate will support a diverse and collaborative environment while guiding the department through potential challenges and opportunities. The new director must be a strong communicator and able to handle conflict calmly and effectively while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing situations and priorities. Competitive candidates will also possess proven budget and fiscal experience.
Additional Characteristics Being Sought Include
- Proven leader with high emotional intelligence and the ability to motivate, encourage, inspire, and motivate staff including the recruitment and development of diverse teams.
- Knowledge of recreation activities and programming including pertinent laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of and interest in resource management using best practice, organic focus, harm reduction strategies.
- Passion for community service and commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to exercise these skills to foster community engagement and collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities, including the ability to develop and implement comprehensive plans, policies, and procedures.
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your résumé, cover letter, and a list of six work related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice) by March 16, 2025. Résumé should reflect years and months of employment, beginning/ending dates as well as the size of staff and budgets you have managed. Please submit your materials through this website.
For Additional Information About This Position Please Contact
Gloria M. Timmons
CPS HR Consulting
Tel: 916.471.3461
E-mail: gtimmons@cpshr.us
Website: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2446/
Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in a preliminary screening interview with the consultant. Those individuals determined to be best suited will be invited to participate further in a formal assessment process. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with major course work in parks and recreation, administration, or business, AND a minimum of 7 years’ experience in public administration including at least 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a public service setting. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Executive (CPRE) through the National Recreation and Parks Association is given strong consideration. Successful leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, and business development experience is critical. Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is also required.
The City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
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 Employee Benefits & Perks section of our website.
