The Senior Director of Recreation and Community Services is responsible for the overall administration of a multi-faceted, urban recreation agency. Primary duties include setting the strategic direction for the department; oversight of 106 full-time and more than 1,500 part-time employees; establishing and monitoring a budget in excess of $37 million; and championing a diverse array of recreation programs offered at more than 100 locations throughout the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Primary Duties:
- Sets the overall strategic direction of the Recreation Department.
- Directs the planning and organization for Recreation Department core functions including After School Programs, Citywide Programs, Compliance, Operations, Recreation Facilities Maintenance and Design, Sports and Athletics and Playgrounds and Community Centers.
- Manages the preparation of a $37 million budget.
- Provides direction and guidance to a team of 106 full-time staff and more than 1,500 part-time employees.
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Business Administration, Human Kinetics or related field is required.
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) required.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience including at least seven (7) years of administrative level experience in urban recreation.