The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an innovative, creative, forward-thinking, inspirational leader that manages with integrity, intelligence, high energy, and humility. The incumbent will have the ability to identify, evaluate, and execute revenue strategies and enhancements as well as the ability to spearhead growth and facility development. The successful candidate should be a change agent with strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid working relationships with staff, department heads, elected officials, and other key stakeholders. The City is building a strong leadership team and the successful candidate should continue to build on this positive approach of collaborative teamwork, employee development, and creating trust with colleagues through active listening and solutions-oriented dialogue. The next Director of Recreation and Community Services must have a solid understanding of recreation programming, sports facilities, and development of staff and facilities. They must be hands-on, and possess a willingness and the ability to mentor employees while creating a positive working environment – be accessible, approachable, accountable for decision making and be open to new ideas.
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