Job Description Summary

Job Description

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5239 - Recreation Superintendent

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $76,876 - $92,268 Annually 

Pay Range: $76,876 - $107,660 Annually 

Range Explanation: 

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. 

Under the direction of the Recreation Division Manager, the Recreation Superintendent oversees the management and direction of multiple large-scale recreation programs, facilities, and staff within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Manages and directs the planning, development, administration and oversight of multiple large-scale recreation areas, programs, and facilities, ensuring alignment with departmental and community objectives;

• Develops, implements, and evaluates long-range recreation policies, procedures, and operational standards to enhance service delivery and program effectiveness;

• Oversees fiscal operations for assigned divisions, including budget development, forecasting, and expenditure control, ensuring efficient use of resources;

• Provides leadership in staffing activities, including recruitment, selection, training, supervision, performance evaluation, and professional development of management and program staff;

• Manages and coordinates capital improvement planning and capital projects, facility scheduling, and facility maintenance oversight for major recreation sites, athletic complexes, shooting sport facilities, aquatic facilities, and community centers;

• Establishes and sustains collaborative partnerships with local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations, and regional or national agencies to advance recreation initiatives;

• Directs the procurement and allocation of equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for program and facility operations;

• Monitors and analyzes program performance data, participant feedback, and operational trends to guide decision-making and continuous improvement;

• Represents the department at public meetings, community events, and interagency committees, providing expert information and responding to inquiries from elected officials, news media and the public regarding recreation services;

• Leads or contributes to strategic planning, policy development, and departmental reviews related to recreation operations and community engagement;

• Prepares comprehensive reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and elected officials;

• Performs related administrative and supervisory duties as required to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, recreation administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience in public recreation program administration.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Two years with Pima County in a Recreation Program Manager, Aquatics Program Manager, Shooting Sports Operation Manager, Park Manager II, or closely related supervisory position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum four (4) years experience in public recreation program administration.

• Minimum four (4) years experience with Pima County in a management role.

• Minimum four (4) years experience managing people, projects, and budgets.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in shooting sports, managing special events, and contracts.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. 

Supplemental Information: 

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. 

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. 

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.