THE POSITION The City of Rocklin's incumbent Parks and Recreation Manager is retiring in the fall of 2024, and the City seeks to fill this vacancy with a dynamic individual who is passionate about Parks and Recreation and will bring a blend of strategic leadership, operational expertise, and community engagement skills to enhance our parks and recreation services.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE This position demands a blend of proactive leadership with a passion for enhancing community spaces and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality recreational services and park maintenance operations. As our next Parks and Recreation Manager, we are looking for:
Extensive Experience in Parks and Recreation Management: Proven track record in managing, directing, and evaluating major park services and recreation programs, with experience in overseeing large-scale park maintenance programs, Park Capital Improvement Programs, land acquisitions, and the development of design standards and initial plans.
Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop long-term plans for parks that address dynamic needs and provide a vision for future improvements.
Financial and Administrative Skills: Experience in preparing, administering, and monitoring departmental budgets; and proficiency in managing procurement processes, contracts and service agreements, reviewing expenditures, drafting policies and handling administrative duties.
Customer Service and Problem Resolution: Strong skills in addressing difficult or sensitive complaints and requests from the public with professionalism and responsiveness.
Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to manage, train, and evaluate personnel within assigned program areas and experience in overseeing the work of contract consultants and ensuring high performance. Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors, developing staff, and fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure operational excellence.
DEFINITION Under general direction from the Director of Parks and Recreation, manages, directs, plans, develops, and promotes and evaluates the department’s major program areas including park services, recreation, venue rentals, and special events; develops, implements, and evaluates department and division plans, policies, and procedures to achieve annual goals and objectives; develops and monitors division budgets; manages, supervises, and coordinates the personnel and activities within assigned areas; provides highly complex assistance to the Director of Parks and Recreation; ensures programs, events, and activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local mandates; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Director of Parks and Recreation. Exercises general supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a management-level classification with overall responsibility for managing all program activities within assigned areas, including but not limited to park planning and maintenance, special events and event tourism, recreation and sports programs, and facility and venue rentals. Incumbents are expected to carry out the full realm of duties within their assigned function with limited supervision, utilizing initiative and exercising independent judgment.
APPLY TODAY!
Ready to make a significant impact in Rocklin? Submit your application and resume to governmentjobs.com/careers/rocklinca by October 13, 2024. Discover more about our thriving community and career opportunities at rocklin.ca.us or reach out to Rocklin Human Resources at (916) 625-5055 for more information.
QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in recreation, business, public administration, or a closely related field;
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Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation or public administration, parks or landscape maintenance, or a closely related field, which included at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Team Rocklin Culture
As an organization, the City of Rocklin is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of service, a collaborative team environment, innovative ideas, transparency, and on-going training and development. Team Rocklin takes pride in serving the citizens and maintaining a safe and thriving community. Rocklin team members appreciate the strong support they receive from the citizens who respect and value what they do to keep the City a great place to live, work and play. Working at the City of Rocklin, you can see firsthand the strong sense of community and high standard of service. Rocklin continues to be an innovative leader that is creating its own identity by challenging the status quo. Team Rocklin members are capable experts in their fields, who work together to accomplish the strategic objectives set forth by the City Council.
Rocklin Community
Rocklin is a preferred location for business and living due to its convenient location, excellent schools, diverse mix of housing, abundant parks and recreational opportunities, and the highest commitment to public safety. Rocklin was recently named as one of top 100 Cities to live in America by Money Magazine and w...as named the best place in Placer County to raise a family by Niche.com. Rocklin’s outstanding educational system includes Rocklin Unified, one of the top-ranked unified school districts in the state, as well as Sierra College, ranked first in Northern California for transfers to UC and CSU universities, and Jessup University, a fast growing private, four-year university. The city enjoys a low crime rate, and all efforts are focused toward maintaining a safe, family environment throughout the community.
The City of Rocklin is located in south Placer County at the intersection of Interstate 80 and State Highway 65 and is characterized by rolling hill terrain with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the northeast and the Sutter-Butte Mountain range to the west. Rocklin is located in proximity to many tourist locations and recreational amenities. It is within 20 minutes of Folsom Lake, 30 minutes of downtown and Old Sacramento, and less than 2 hours from Lake Tahoe, the Pacific Ocean, and the Bay Area. With an estimated population of 70,000 people, Rocklin is one of the fastest growing cities in California, with approximately 65% of its growth since 2000.
