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Director, Recreation and Parks-August 2024
Boynton Beach
Aug 26, 2025
About Director, Recreation and Parks

  

  Director, Recreation and Parks

  Salary

  $120,197.69 - $155,756.34 Annually

  Location

  Boynton Beach, FL

  Job Type

  Full Time

  Job Number

  2024-0124

  Department

  Recreation and Parks

  Division

  Rec & Parks - Recreation

  Opening Date

  01/25/2024

  Closing Date

  2/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

  FLSA

  Exempt

  Description

  Benefits

  Questions

  Purpose of Classification

  The purpose of this classification is to oversee operations and administration of the Recreation & Parks Department, and to direct the design, development and construction of recreation facilities and programs.

  Essential Functions

  The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; interviews and selects new employees; provides training and development.

  Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

  Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

  Consults with manager, city management, city commissioners, and other officials as needed to review division activities, provide recommendations, resolve problems, and receive advice/direction; serves in advisory capacity to city manager and city commission in all matters pertaining to recreation services, programs, and facilities.

  Coordinates division programs/activities with other divisions, other departments, community organizations, businesses, outside agencies, or others as needed; coordinates/consults with other agencies/organizations to conduct surveys, assess program needs, provide new programs, secure sponsorship funding, eliminate duplication of services, and ensure harmonious working relationships.

  Prepares and justifies recreation division budgets, including general fund, enterprise fund, and capital fund; monitors and controls expenditures; directs revenue development and solicitation of corporate sponsorships; coordinates grant writing for recreation division; writes/reviews contracts.

  Establishes short and long range strategic plans to achieve goals through involvement of staff, business leaders, and community members; directs marketing, promotion, public relations, and publicity operations for the division; develops marketing plans.

  Interprets and promotes city policies and recreation division programs; formulates operating policies and regulations.

  Prepares publicity on City-wide events and activities; attends community meetings and coordinates with public in providing programs to meet the needs of citizens.

  Represents the city as liaison to various city boards and local/regional agencies; attends meetings; serves on committees as needed; makes speeches or presentations.

  Plans, supervises, and coordinates municipal recreation programs; ensures that diversified recreational programs, facilities, and services are provided for all groups, ages, abilities, and interest levels; monitors/ensures the effective and efficient delivery of recreation programs and services to city residents; coordinates the planning, acquisition, design, development, improvement, construction, and renovation of recreation/park facilities and programs; analyzes data, identifies trends, and takes corrective action for continuous improvement of division systems, processes, programs, facilities, and staff; makes site visits to observe and evaluate recreation programs and facilities.

  Leads/facilitates city staff and business/community leaders' teams towards consensus on major projects and special events; coordinates community focus groups and strategic planning teams.

  Coordinates with city-wide marketing team to produce videos, apply for awards, and enhance city image.

  Assists with special projects as needed.

  Performs administrative tasks; prepares or directs preparation of periodic/special reports; submits reports to city manager, city commission, city advisory board, and local/state agencies; establishes and updates division policy manual, developmental programs for youth manual, and new employee orientation manual.

  Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, project status reports, attendance reports, statistical analyses/reports, monthly reports, special project reports, budgets, income statements, revenue/expenditure summaries, purchase orders, contracts, presentations, flow charts, performance appraisals, or other documents.

  Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, revenue/expenditure reports, budgets, attendance reports, customer satisfaction surveys, construction project management reports, demographic data, civil service policy, union contracts, blueprints, zoning maps, codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, policies, manuals, professional journals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

  Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, communications, or other software programs.

  Answers the telephone; provides information, guidance and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

  Communicates with supervisor, city management, commissioners, employees, volunteers, other divisions, other departments, city advisory boards, city attorney, business leaders, community organizations, fire officials, medical personnel, government agencies, architects, engineers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

  Responds to complaints and questions related to division operations; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.

  Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

  ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

  Performs clerical tasks as needed, which may include typing documents or copying documents.

  Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.

  Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed.

  Performs other related duties as required.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field; supplemented by six (6) years previous experience and/or training that includes progressively responsible recreation/parks program administration or public administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

  Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

  Supplemental Information

  COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

  The ability to clearly communicate City and Department Strategic Plans, policies, procedures, and other key information to employees and peers using multiple communication platforms including but not limited to email and social media.

  Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

  Accurately and expeditiously responds to inquiries for information from various individuals.

  Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction.

  Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’S):

  Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization , management, personnel, and financial administration in public service operations.

  Knowledge of a wide variety of human behavior, psychology as applied to recreational and cultural programs.

  knowledge of the principles and practices of effective public relations and promotions.

  Skill in operation of general office equipment.

  Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.

  Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

  The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Student Loan Forgiveness

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Care Plan

  • Basic Term Life Insurance

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Dependent Life Insurance

  • Accidental Death and

  Dismemberment Insurance

  • City Pension Plan

  • Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans

  • Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • 457 Savings Plan (three options)

  • Paid Annual Leave / Vacation

  • Bonus Vacation Hours

  • 12 Paid Holidays

  • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

  • Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)

  • On-site Training Program

  • Wellness Program

  • Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans

  • Credit Union

  • Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Direct Deposit

  • Social Security

  Student Loan Forgiveness

  Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

  Health Insurance

  The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

  Dental Insurance

  Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

  Vision Care Plan

  Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

  Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

  The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

  Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance

  Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

  Dependent Life Insurance

  Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

  City Retirement / Pension Plans

  The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

  Supplemental Plans

  Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

  Short and Long Term Disability

  The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

  Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)

  The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

  Vacation

  All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

  Holidays

  The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year.

  Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

  Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.

  Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding)

  The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

  Wellness Program

  The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

  Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan

  Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

  CreditUnion

  All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

  Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium

  Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

  Flexible Spending Accounts

  Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.

  Direct Deposit

  Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

  01

  Do you have a bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field ?

  Yes

  No

  02

  Do you have six (6) years previous experience and/or training that includes progressively responsible recreation/parks program administration or public administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training?

  Yes

  No

  03

  Do you have experience as an recreation supervisor or manager ?

  Yes

  No

  04

  Please indicate the field of study for your Bachelor's Degree.

  I do not have a Bachelor's Degree.

  Public Administration

  Business Administration

  Industrial Psychology

  My field of study is not listed above but is in a closely-related field.

  05

  Please indicate the certifications you currently possess:

  IPMA-CP

  IPMA_SCP

  SHRM-CP

  SHRM-SCP

  Certified Labor Relations Professional

  I do not have any of the certifications listed above, but I have other Human Resources-related professional certifications.

  I do not have any human resources-related professional certifications.

  06

  Do you possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License?

  Yes.

  No, i do not posses a valid Florida driver's license.

  No, but I have an out of state driver's license and I'm able to obtain a Florida driver's license within fourteen (14) days of hire.

  07

  How many combined years of experience directly involving clerical and administrative duties do you possess?

  Required Question

  Agency

  City of Boynton Beach

  Address

  100 E. Ocean Ave

  City Hall - Human Resources

  Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435

  Phone

  5617426275

  5617426275

  Website

  http://www.boynton-beach.org

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