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Posted: 18-Feb-25

Location: Leawood, Kansas

Type: Full-time

Salary: $98,227 - $120,328 annually

Categories:

Operations

Sector:

Recreation

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Are you passionate about creating a vibrant, sustainable community where everyone can enjoy parks and recreational activities? If you are a visionary leader committed to excellence and giving back to the community, we want to hear from you! Are you looking for an executive-level leadership role overseeing the strategic operations and management of Recreation and Parks Maintenance?

THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS, is looking for an
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation 

This leadership role supports the Director of Parks, Recreation & Arts with executive-level support, policy analysis, and strategic operations and management of the department. As the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, you will assist the department in strategizing delivery methods and assessing the performance outcomes of its recreational programming, park management, and other services.

You will spearhead the Department’s initiative and plan to become an Accredited Parks and Recreation Department and the review of the Department’s Master Plan.  Your expertise will help drive operational efficiency and effectiveness, supporting the City’s mission to serve the Leawood community to the best of our abilities.  

You might be the ideal person to join the Parks and Recreation Management team if you:

Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented professional passionate about giving back to the community through a city’s recreational programming? Do you have a strong understanding of recreation and park maintenance principles and theories? Do you possess excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills? Do you have experience overseeing park maintenance and recreational programming? Are you ready for the next step in your career?

Your work responsibilities may include:

Leading, mentoring, and developing a diverse team of parks and recreation professionals. Coordinating, implementing, and reviewing the Parks, Recreation & Arts Master Plan and Accreditation process. Monitoring and evaluating the parks maintenance and recreation divisions’ efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Managing the overall operations and strategic view of the parks maintenance and recreation divisions. Overseeing the parks' maintenance and recreation operating budgets. Leading the Department’s Capital Improvement Program preparation and implementation. Overseeing the approval and implementation of new programs, services, equipment, and facilities proposals.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or related field with a combined ten years of experience in park management and recreation programs and five years of experience in a supervisory role. Must have Certified Park and Recreation Designation.

Preferred Qualifications: Fifteen years in a governmental entity's park management and recreation programming setting. Experience in project management and accreditation process.

Are you ready to join the Leawood Parks and Recreation Team as the Assistant Director?

Apply today!

Accepting Applications through March 10, 2025

Hiring Range: $98,227 - $120,328 annually, DOQ

Full Salary Range: $98,227 - $142,429 / annually

 

Additional Information: At the City of Leawood, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for the success and well-being of our employees. That's why we're thrilled to present our latest initiative – the New Hire 40-Hour Vacation Program! This program is designed to allow our newest team members the opportunity to recharge, explore, and connect with their passions outside of work.  From day one, enjoy the luxury of 40 hours of fully paid time off.

The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities that could increase the employee's experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive merit-based pay increases every year. Employees also receive a Time-in-Service Bonus equal to 5% of their annual salary every three years on their anniversary date.  

Ready to Learn More?

 Visit the City’s Careers website located at careers.leawood.org.    

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or related field with a combined ten years of experience in park management and recreation programs and five years of experience in a supervisory role. Must have Certified Park and Recreation Designation.

Preferred Qualifications: Fifteen years in a governmental entity's park management and recreation programming setting. Experience in project management and accreditation process.

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