Associate Director – Recreation Facilities and Services

The City of Missoula is seeking an innovative and dynamic Associate Director of Recreation Facilities and Services to lead the planning, policy development, and execution of programs and services at our community’s aquatic and athletic facilities. This pivotal role involves overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of Parks & Recreation services, cultivating partnerships with community organizations, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional recreational experiences for all residents.

Closing Date 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time
Salary: $85,446.40 – $99,361.60
Salary Details: The posted wage range is the starting wage range only. The full range for the position is $41.08 – $50.64/hour and will increase each year for longevity and cost of living adjustments.
 
To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula Application AND a Cover Letter explaining your interest in this position and detailing how your experience and education meet the qualifications. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in facility management, outstanding leadership abilities, and a strong passion for promoting community engagement through diverse recreational opportunities.

Essential Functions 

• Oversee and coordinate the planning, development, administration and provision of recreation services at athletic and aquatic facilities, including user group relations, adult and youth activities, aquatics facilities and programming, special events, customer experience and food and beverage operations, etc.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and priorities for aquatic and athletic facilities to maintain and improve delivery of recreational services.
• Supervise various employees, including assigning and reviewing work, performance evaluations, and training; participate in hiring, discipline, and termination decisions; provide support by correcting deficiencies, and building strengths to ensure effective working relationships.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to ensure safe operation services, equipment, chemicals, etc.; oversee safety training for employees, providing guidance to ensure safety and training is coordinated and provide.
• Provide guidance to staff with strategies in assessing community needs and desires, creating ideas, designing programs at facilities, hiring program instructors, organizing events, fundraising, advertising, etc.
• Manage the operations of indoor and outdoor aquatics facilities, and community athletic and special event facilities within various parks, including Fort Missoula Regional Park.
• Develop policy for fee structures, cost recovery, and align with expected services for all recreation facilities and services; raise contributions and in-kind service donations from sponsors for recreational facilities, services, and special events.
• Oversee and coordinate aquatic and park facility use, including special use, events, and sports field schedules; coordinate recreation activities and special events with other department stakeholders, outside agencies, and public schools to facilitate efficient, effective, and professional services.
• Develop and coordinate contracts for construction and professional services; develop request for proposals (RFPs) for projects and recreational facilities.
  Oversee the administration of permits for parks, trails, conservation lands and recreation facilities.
• Develop opportunities for citizen volunteers; develop and promote community partnerships.
• Contribute to and enhance the branding, quality of service, communications, and marketing for the department and the City of Missoula.
• Develop, manage, and maintain operating, and capital budgets and funding strategies; monitor and analyze expenditures to recommend adjustments and forecast budgeting needs.
• Assist with strategic planning for the department.
• Represent the City in various public and professional meetings; assist with media relations.
• Prepare various reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Respond to various inquiries and complaints.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Additional Application Materials

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to seven (7) years’ experience in recreation administration, or another relevant field.
• Must have prior supervisory experience.
• May be required to obtain professional recreation certifications, e.g., Certified Parks & Recreation Professional, Sports, Events, and/or Aquatics Management Certifications, or related.
• Experience with indoor and outdoor aquatic facility management, special use recreation facilities, and entrepreneurial programs, preferred.