Recreation Manager for City of Kirkland, WA

Summary

Come join the Parks and Community Services Team at the City of Kirkland!

The City of Kirkland, Washington, is located on the northeastern shoreline of Lake Washington, just ten miles east of downtown Seattle. Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work and visit. This lakefront commu­nity has a small-town feel, a sense of history, and a strong appreciation for quality of life. Residents and visitors also enjoy the amenities of metropolitan living combined with the natural beauty of the area. The City has 59 parks, including waterfront beaches, neighborhood parks, regional sports fields, and more than 500 acres of natural area in various stages of restoration.

The Recreation Manger provides leadership and supervision of the Recreation Division within the Parks and Community Services Department. The Recreation division has a staff of 10.5 FTEs and 150-200 part time employees. The Recreation Division provides comprehensive programs and services that include year-round recreation opportuni­ties, facility and athletic field reservations, park concessionaires, and customer service/marketing for the entire department. This division is responsible for the programs and oper­ations at two community centers, the City pool and three beaches.

Essential Job Duties

Oversees all elements of the Recreation Division under the direction of the Deputy Director

Hires, trains, evaluates, and disciplines Recreational Division staff, overseeing several Supervisors and Coordinators who hire and lead Contingent staff, independent contractors and vendors

Provides leadership of Recreation Division staff to research and develop new programs and activities to meet community needs and program area objectives

Reviews, evaluates and develops policy for City-sponsored recreational activities, facilities, and programs to ensure effectiveness, high quality, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction

Oversees safety practices and ensures compliance with industry standards for risk management; develops relevant policies, procedures and processes in collaboration with appropriate Department and City staff

Develops and manages Recreation Division budgets

Provides thorough analysis and prepares written reports for Deputy Director, Director, Park Board, City Council, City Manager outlining performance, enrollment and revenue data, and comprehensive recommendations for Recreation programs, facilities, and services

Develops a comprehensive publicity and outreach program through preparation and distribution of news releases, bulletins, announcements, brochures, social media posts, and other promotional items

Supports Director and Deputy Director in department and/or City-wide projects and events

Benefits
This position includes a 100% City paid health insurance benefit package: medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents. Other employment benefits include: Washington State DRS Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS), 401b Municipal Employee Benefits Trust (MEBT) with up to 6% City matching contribution, voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)/VEBA with City contribution of $2,400/year, voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare, City paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), City paid 2x annual salary life insurance, City paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance, ORCA Card, on-site work out facility, free employee parking, on-site bicycle storage, paid vacation (starts with 13 days), 12 days of paid sick leave accruals, and 12 paid holidays.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work is primarily conducted in a typical office environment. Incumbent is frequently required to visit program/activity sites for monitoring purposes. Work is fast paced with frequent interruptions from phone calls, staff and visitors. Work may temporarily expose incumbent to high decibel levels. Occasionally requires lifting of supplies and equipment of approximately 50 pounds. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to attend programs and meetings scheduled outside of normal office hours.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Work Location

 City Hall*
123 5th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033

*Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City Hall is closed, and most staff are working remotely.

Selection Process

To apply, please go to www.kirklandwa.gov.  Position requires a cover letter (letter of interest) and resume' for consideration of application submitted on-line.   Please note how you meet minimum qualifications in your cover letter. Additionally, applicants are asked to submit written answers to the following questions. In the online application module, select the option for uploading Supplemental Questions, called SUPP.

1. Please provide 2 to 3 examples of programs or events that you implemented for the purposes of “building community”. Describe each program/event, your role in implementation and the outcome. Is there anything you would do differently?
2. Please provide one example of a recent experience working with a team to achieve a goal. Please describe your role on the team and what goal the team accomplished.
3. Describe your philosophy on equity and describe an example where you demonstrated that philosophy.

Applicants who are invited to participate interview process will be notified by phone or email.  NOTE:  1/18/21 is First Review Date for this "Until Filled" recruitment. All applications received by this date will be considered in our first review of applications. 

Union Affiliation
This position is not represented by a union.

The City of Kirkland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.  Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 425-587-3111.