JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The salary for this position is $112,490 - $175,760/year
The deadline to submit applications is Saturday, March 30, 2024. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Deputy Director of Recreation Services and Golf assists in providing vision and leadership to support a successful and high-performing recreation and golf organization. This role is responsible for planning, supervising, and administering the activities of the City of Aurora recreation facilities and programs, and golf courses. The Recreation organization includes 5 recreation centers, 6 outdoor pools, 1 center for older adults, 2 community centers, and recreation programs including preschools, aquatics, sports, special events, adaptive recreation services, services for older adults, and City-wide special events. The golf organization includes 5 club courses and related operations facilities: including pro shops, restaurants, and golf maintenance facilities. Reporting to the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space, the Deputy Director supervises 3 direct reports including two Recreation Managers and the Manager of Golf, and approximately 140 Full-time employees and 500 plus seasonal employees.
The new Deputy Director will have the opportunity to focus on several initiatives including developing an effective working relationship with City Council, working to enhance the financial stability of the organization including finding ways to monetize programs, and engaging with the department and staff to evaluate and improve facilities, programs, and services both internally and for the citizens of Aurora.
The Deputy Director also supports the Department Director including acting as Director in their absence, representing the Director at meetings, serving as a policy advisor to the Department Director, and representing the department at citizen led Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Aurora Youth Commission, Aurora Commission for Older Adults, and Golf Advisory Committee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or closely related field.
- At least eight (8) years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in municipal recreation with a highly engaged community.
- Business experience in a recreation setting that included supervision of large teams (in excess of 100 FTE), strategic planning, performance-based management objectives, recreation program and partnership development, and sustainability efforts involving economic, social, and environment policy development and implementation.
This recruitment is being managed by executive search firm, CPS Consultants.
To apply to this exceptional opportunity click the following link:
https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2254
For additional information about this position please contact:
GLORIA TIMMONS
CPS HR Consulting
916-471-3461
gtimmons@cpshr.us
Website: www.cpshr.us
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
