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Director of Parks and Recreation

Location:	Yorba Linda CA 92886 US
Employment Type:	Employee
Work Schedule:	Full-Time
Travel:	No Travel
Industry:	Public Sector

Category:	Recreation and Parks-Community Services
Experience Required:	Yes
Manages Others:	Yes
Degree Required:	Yes
Closing Date:	2/18/2010

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Description

The Director of Parks and Recreation is the administrative head of the Parks and Recreation Department, reporting to the City Manager. This position is responsible for managing four divisions: Administration, Recreation, Parks Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance. For fiscal year 2009-10; the Parks and Recreation Department has an operating budget of $5.3 million, with a staff of 20 full time and 50 part-time employees.

Duties of this position include preparing agenda items for the City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission and other Boards regarding department issues and operations; supervising and managing the maintenance of 135 acres of parks and sports fields and nine City buildings; managing the development and administration of leisure service programs for youth, adults and senior citizens including contract classes, community-wide special events and seasonal activities; and supervising the management contract for the operation of the Citys 18 hole municipal golf course.

The monthly salary range is $10,251 - $12,460. There is a 5% furlough cut in effect at this time. PERS is 2% at 55 with the City making the 7% employee contribution.

Send a current resume with a ten-year salary history and five work-related references to Human Resources, City of Yorba Linda, PO Box 87014, Yorba Linda, CA 92885-8714. Please view the flyer on our website at www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us or call 714/961-7110 to request one be mailed to you.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of the practices of municipal leisure services, senior citizen services, park and facility maintenance, project development and project management. The candidate must also demonstrate substantial experience in reach out to and working with community stakeholder groups to address current and long-term leisure service needs.

All candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Leisure Studies, Public Administration, or related field.

Contact Information
City of Yorba Linda PO Box 87014 Yorba Linda CA 92885-8714 US http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us Map to Job Contact Dianne Wilkins Phone: 714/961-7110 Fax: 714/993-7530 dwilkins@yorba-linda.org More jobs from this employer

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