• Job Description

  Req#: 32578107534
  Salary : $164,220.00 - $199,596.00 Annually
  Location : 4703 Lone Tree Way; Antioch, CA
  Job Type: Full-time, Regular
  Job Number: 67800
  Department: Parks & Recreation
  Opening Date: 05/28/2025
  Closing Date: 6/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
  
  Description
  The City of Antioch is seeking a creative, community-driven, and visionary leader to serve as our next Parks and Recreation Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic department in one of the Bay Area's most diverse and rapidly growing cities. As the Parks and Recreation Director, you will guide the future of Antioch's parks, open spaces, recreational programs, and community services. You'll be at the heart of efforts to foster health, inclusion, and quality of life through innovative programming and engaging public spaces that reflect the vibrant spirit of Antioch.
  
  Antioch is a city of opportunity. Nestled along the scenic San Joaquin River Delta, it offers an abundance of natural beauty, historic charm, and cultural diversity. With expanding recreation needs and collaboration with the Public Works Department on park development opportunities on the horizon, this is your chance to lead transformative projects that will shape the city for generations to come. Learn more about the position and the City of Antioch here. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please send a compelling cover letter and your detailed resume electronically to: ...@bobhallandassociates.com. Should you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process, please contact Joe Gorton at (707) ###-####.
  
  Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this brochure. Candidates deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process will include phone interviews with the most qualified candidates, panel interviews, and final interviews with the City Manager. Appointment is subject to completion of a thorough background and reference checks, and pre-employment medical exam. Apply today and be a part of an amazing team!
  
  SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
  Under general administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes, manages, supervises, and coordinates the overall operations and facilities related to park and recreation programs, including Senior and community programs, aquatics, park activity programming, community centers, a Water Park, sports programs and recreation education; and to perform other duties as assigned. Park facility maintenance is managed by the Public Works department.
  
  Examples of Duties
  
  REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
  The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
  
  1. Assume full management responsibility for all Recreation enterprise activities, facilities, and program personnel.
  2. Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
  3. Establish appropriate departmental service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
  4. Coordinate and implement organized senior and recreation operations, community center operations, Prewett Water Park operations, leisure classes, and sports programs by assessing program needs, ascertaining fees and coordinating schedules of staff and facilities.
  5. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
  6. Maintain and control facility use by coordination of activity and program schedules. Resolve conflicts and maximize use of facilities by meeting with citizen groups and organizations.
  7. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; project anticipated revenue for all enterprise activities; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
  8. Develop and implement strategies designed to enhance revenue generation.
  9. Perform special studies as requested; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
  10. Define, justify, and explain department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
  11. Resolve administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies and procedures. Establish customer service standards and ensure they are met.
  12. Maintain a detailed records system by collecting, assembling and analyzing data, and preparing periodic reports.
  13. Maintain recreation facilities and equipment through implementation and supervision of a formal facility/equipment maintenance system.
  14. Develop competent and productive staff by planning, organizing, and implementing a consistent employee training program.
  15. Prepare grant requests, monitor grant-funded programs and budgets, and prepare all necessary reporting documentation.
  16. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of Parks and Recreation; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
  17. Develop contracts for implementing program objectives.
  18. Maximize public awareness of the Senior and community programs, athletic programs, aquatics, community center, Prewett Water Park, Lone Tree Golf Course, community parks and recreation education classes by planning and implementing a comprehensive marketing and promotional program.
  19. Meet with public groups, clubs, organizations and agencies to explain and promote recreational activities and programs.
  20. Serve as lead Recreation staff to the Parks and Recreation Commission, along with Public Works staff; represent the Department and/or City on community-wide task forces and committees; provide professional advice and input.
  21. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
  22. Assist with coordination of capital projects related to park and recreation facilities.
  23. Perform related duties as required.
  
  Typical Qualifications
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
  
  Knowledge of:
  • Basic operations, services and activities of park and recreation programs.
  • Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
  • Principles and practices of recreation program development and implementation.
  • Basic procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and control.
  • Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to recreation activities and facilities.
  • Modern office equipment including computers.
  • Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
  • Methods and techniques of special events planning and coordination.
  • Principles and practices of coordinating, maintaining and scheduling facilities.
  • Program content for specialized community activities.
  • Techniques used in public relations and customer service practices.
  • Rules and equipment used in recreation programs.
  • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Principles and procedures of record keeping.
  • Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
  • Basic principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation.
  • Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment.
  • Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
  Ability to:
  • Coordinate and direct assigned recreation programs suited to the community.
  • Develop and implement goals and objectives for providing recreation services.
  • Elicit community and organizational support for recreation programs.
  • Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
  • Allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
  • Plan, organize, coordinate, promote and direct the development of recreation programs, activities, and events.
  • Recruit, select, train, and evaluate a variety of personnel and volunteers.
  • Understand community needs in recreational areas and evaluate activities according to those needs.
  • Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
  • Prepare and administer assigned program budgets.
  • Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
  • Maintain program related records, statistics, and documents.
  • Prepare clear and concise schedules and reports.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  Education and Experience Guidelines
  
  Education/Training:
  1. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation administration, business or public administration, or a related field.
  And
  
  Experience:
  1. Five years of full-time management and/or administrative experience in parks and recreation supervision, or a closely related field.
  License or Certificate:
  1. Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
  2. Possession of valid CPR and First Aid certificates.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  
  Environment:
  Work is performed in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities with travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions and may have some contact with chemical agents used in pool maintenance; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; extensive public contact; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
  Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. May be required to access pool pumps and other equipment rooms.
  Supplemental Information
  EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
  
  If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-###-#### or ...@antiochca.gov prior to the final filing date.
  BENEFITS:
  • HEALTH AND WELFARE - Cafeteria Plan is provided with a City contribution for the purchase of health, dental, vision, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. A cash payment option in lieu of benefits is available.
  • LIFE INSURANCE
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • RETIREMENT - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for PEPRA members
  • MEDICAL-AFTER-RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (MARA)
  • SOCIAL SECURITY - The City participates in the Medicare portion only. Employee pays 1.45% of salary with matching contribution paid by the City.
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - City offers a 457 Plan. City contributes 5% of base salary per month towards a deferred compensation plan for Executive Management and 2% for other management.
  • HOLIDAYS - 14 days per year, including 3 floating holidays
  • VACATION - 11 to 25 days per year depending upon length of service
  • VACATION BUYBACK POLICY
  • ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
  • SICK LEAVE - Accrue 12 days per year
  • EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM

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