Director Of Parks And Recreation

Position: Director of Parks and Recreation

Duties: The Parks and Recreation Director has leadership of the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure high quality services that exceeds the expectations of the community. Oversees the management of parks, recreation, cemetery, trails, forestry, open space, Animas River, Lake Nighthorse, Recreation Center, Mason Center, Durango Gymnastics and Chapman Hill and ensures sound fiscal management of capital construction projects and department operations. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to, Advisory Boards, Managing Director Community Development and the City Manager.

Durango Parks and Recreation is dedicated to serving the community by providing a diverse range of programs, public spaces, and natural areas that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities. Recognized with the esteemed Gold Medal Award from the National Recreation and Park Association, the department holds national from NRPA s Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).

The department offers a wide array of services including the development and maintenance of City Parks, Open Space, Trails, Forestry, Cemetery, Animas River, Lake Nighthorse, Community Special Events, Durango Community Recreation Center, Mason Center, Chapman Hill, Durango Gymnastics, as well as youth and adult recreation programs.

The Department takes care of approximately 5,300 acres of parks and open space, actively managing around 11,000 trees in the urban forest, and overseeing 96 miles of natural surface trails and 16 miles of hard surface trails. Additionally, the Department operates three indoor recreation facilities spanning over 116,850 sq. ft. These facilities feature a comprehensive recreation center with aquatics areas, including lap and leisure pools, racquetball courts, an indoor track, aerobics studio, gymnasium, fitness area with free weights, sectorized weight equipment and cardiovascular equipment, a climbing wall, community meeting rooms, childcare services, and offices. The Department also manages a seasonal ice rink and ski hill. Ultimately, the Department\'s goal is to foster an active Durango community by providing the necessary support and resources.

Requirements: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in parks and recreation including three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Other Requirements: Equivalent to a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation management, public administration, physical education or a closely related field.

Preferred Skills: Certified Park and Recreation Professional preferred.

Wage: \$135,000.00 - \$150,000.00 Annually

Shifts: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

Job Site: Durango, CO

Benefits: We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off.

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