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Assistant Parks and Recreation Director

Salary

$119,861.00 - $179,792.00 Annually

Location

AZ 85296, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0028

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

07/29/2025

Closing Date

8/12/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Assistant Parks & Recreation Director in our Parks & Recreation Department. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing outstanding customer service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Assistant Parks & Recreation Director assists the Department Director with the leadership and oversight of the department. The position is responsible for the management of functions and budget associated with assigned division(s) and for the supervision of professional, technical, and administrative support staff assigned to the division. The position assists in organizing, planning, directing, managing, and evaluating the functions of major initiatives and lines of service within the Parks & Recreation Department, which currently includes, but is not limited to, park operations, recreation programs, community special events, aquatics, back office administrative support functions, park rangers, performance management, and parks & facility related capital and operating budget development.

The Assistant Director performs highly responsible, complex managerial support, executive-level assistance, and policy analysis to the department director on operational and departmental issues, long-range plans, and programs.

The position performs administrative work involved in leading, planning, organizing, maintaining, and directing activities and projects of the department. The Assistant Director responds to requests from internal and external customers and provides any additional support the Parks and Recreation Director needs.

View the Full Job Description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1623634) .

Gilbert Parks and Recreation continues to be a leader in excellence and innovation within the field. The department is proud to hold a CAPRA accreditation and the department has been named a 2025 NRPA Gold Medal Finalist.

Looking ahead, the department is actively advancing a series of transformational projects, including:

+ Continued development phases of Gilbert Regional Park and Desert Sky Park

+ Updates to Freestone Park, including new pickleball courts, a splash pad, and ballfield improvements

These accolades and projects, among many others, reflect a strong foundation of visionary leadership and operational excellence, an environment where the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director will play a critical role in sustaining and building upon this success!

About You

At Team Gilbert , we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's degree in Public Administration or Business Management is preferred

+ 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in parks, recreation, and facilities management

+ 5+ years supervisory experience of professional and/or other levels of staff; or

+ Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job duties as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Certified Parks & Recreation Professional Preferred

+ Valid Arizona Driver's License.

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history. In answers to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or a related field?

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If you answered "Yes", please detail the degree. If you answered "No", please enter "N/A".

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Do you have 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in parks, recreation, and facilities management or a related field? If you do, please provide a brief summary. If you do not, please enter "N/A".

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Do you have 5+ years of supervisory experience with professional and/or other levels of staff? If yes, please provide a brief summary. If you do not, please enter "N/A".

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Please describe your experience in program and project management.

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The follow question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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