- Salary
- $82k – $147k/yr
- Location
- All Areas, CA
- Seniority
- Director
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Director, the Parks & Recreation Director, works to create and oversee the Yurok Tribes Parks & Recreation Department and maintenance of the parks and ball fields owned by the Yurok Tribe. A Parks & Recreation Director is an administrative-level role responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating the community's tribal parks, ball field and recreational programs. This includes overseeing department budgets, supervising rec staff, maintaining facilities, and developing long-term strategic plans for community enrichment.1. Department Leadership & Strategy: Direct the development of department and staff work plans and schedules, outline long-term goals for future park and ball field improvements and maintenance, and identify opportunities for new recreational activities.
2. Budget & Financial Management: Develop and manage the department’s annual budget, monitor expenditures, and actively research or apply for grant funding and sponsorships.
3. Facility & Land Operations: Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the Recreation centers, swimming pools, parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, and community and recreation centers.
4. Program Development: Plan, schedule, and evaluate a wide variety of indoor and outdoor community programs, youth and adult sports leagues, and seasonal special events.
5. Personnel & Staffing: Recruit, hire, train, and supervise full-time staff, part-time employees, and seasonal workers (such as lifeguards and camp counselors).
6. Public Relations: Serve as the primary liaison to the Parks and Rec Commission and the general public to address community needs and promote upcoming activities.
7. Meet with the Recreation Board once a month or as needed.
8. Develop an annual strategic need and interests’ analysis culminating in an annual comprehensive Parks & Recreation master plan with Rec Commission.
9. Experience: Progressively responsible experience in municipal government or recreational administration, often with a minimum of five years in a supervisory or management role.
10. Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) are highly desirable, CPR and trainer certificate helpful.
11. Financial: Strong understanding of tribal budgeting, grant writing, and cost-recovery strategies for community programs.
12. Communication skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to handle public inquiries, write reports, and give presentations.
13. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize competing demands, coordinate cross-departmentally (e.g., with public works or city planners), and manage logistics for large-scale public events.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G12: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Physical Education,
or a closely related field with five years of job specified experience.
2. G13: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Physical Education, or a closely related field with six years of job-related experience.
3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of parks and recreation principles and practices.
2. Skill in budget creation and administration.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of staff and volunteers.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
6. Proficiency in using office automation equipment and software applications.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment temperature can fluctuate between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit due to open doors and windows. The job will require inside and outside activities. There are many distractions, and the noise level can escalate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. With ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Knowledge of Yurok language is preferred but not required.
REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. With ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel. Employee will have prolonged periods of standing or sitting and constant movement. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds often.
VISION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
2. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
3. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
4. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Director, the Parks & Recreation Director, works to create and oversee the Yurok Tribes Parks & Recreation Department and maintenance of the parks and ball fields owned by the Yurok Tribe. A Parks & Recreation Director is an administrative-level role responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating the community's tribal parks, ball field and recreational programs. This includes overseeing department budgets, supervising rec staff, maintaining facilities, and developing long-term strategic plans for community enrichment.1. Department Leadership & Strategy: Direct the development of department and staff work plans and schedules, outline long-term goals for future park and ball field improvements and maintenance, and identify opportunities for new recreational activities.
2. Budget & Financial Management: Develop and manage the department’s annual budget, monitor expenditures, and actively research or apply for grant funding and sponsorships.
3. Facility & Land Operations: Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the Recreation centers, swimming pools, parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, and community and recreation centers.
4. Program Development: Plan, schedule, and evaluate a wide variety of indoor and outdoor community programs, youth and adult sports leagues, and seasonal special events.
5. Personnel & Staffing: Recruit, hire, train, and supervise full-time staff, part-time employees, and seasonal workers (such as lifeguards and camp counselors).
6. Public Relations: Serve as the primary liaison to the Parks and Rec Commission and the general public to address community needs and promote upcoming activities.
7. Meet with the Recreation Board once a month or as needed.
8. Develop an annual strategic need and interests’ analysis culminating in an annual comprehensive Parks & Recreation master plan with Rec Commission.
9. Experience: Progressively responsible experience in municipal government or recreational administration, often with a minimum of five years in a supervisory or management role.
10. Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) are highly desirable, CPR and trainer certificate helpful.
11. Financial: Strong understanding of tribal budgeting, grant writing, and cost-recovery strategies for community programs.
12. Communication skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to handle public inquiries, write reports, and give presentations.
13. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize competing demands, coordinate cross-departmentally (e.g., with public works or city planners), and manage logistics for large-scale public events.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G12: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Physical Education,
or a closely related field with five years of job specified experience.
2. G13: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Physical Education, or a closely related field with six years of job-related experience.
3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of parks and recreation principles and practices.
2. Skill in budget creation and administration.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of staff and volunteers.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
6. Proficiency in using office automation equipment and software applications.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment temperature can fluctuate between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit due to open doors and windows. The job will require inside and outside activities. There are many distractions, and the noise level can escalate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. With ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Knowledge of Yurok language is preferred but not required.
REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. With ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel. Employee will have prolonged periods of standing or sitting and constant movement. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds often.
VISION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
2. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
3. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
4. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Skills
CPRCompliance