Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation

City of Leavenworth • Leavenworth, KS • 7h ago

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POSITION DESCRIPTION\ \ \ CLASS TITLE: Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation\ DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation\ DIVISION: Parks & Recreation\ FLSA: Exempt\ RETIREMENT: KPERS\ DATE: June 4, 2026\ \ \ GENERAL PURPOSE\ Professional management position responsible for overseeing a year-round comprehensive parks and\ recreation program for the citizens of Leavenworth and assisting the Parks and Recreation Director in\ department management. This position provides highly responsible and complex administrative support\ to the Parks and Recreation Director. Contacts involve non-routine problems and may require in-depth\ discussion in order to resolve problems. Interaction is direct with citizens, other departments of the city\ and other government agencies.\ \ SUPERVISION RECEIVED\ Works under the general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director.\ \ SUPERVISION EXERCISED\ Exercises direct supervision of the Parks Superintendent, Recreation Program Supervisor-Aquatics, and\ Recreation Program Supervisor. Assists Director with general supervision/oversight of the Riverfront\ Community Center Manager, Community Center Maintenance Supervisor and Parks and Recreation\ Administrative Assistant and Part-Time Administrative Assistant.\ May assume duties and responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Director during his or her absence.\ \ \ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\ (Duties listed below do not include all tasks that may be performed)\ Assists with or assumes management responsibility for the planning, maintenance and operation of

the Parks and Recreation divisions, services and programs. Divisions may include, but not limited\ to: Parks and Campground Maintenance and Operations, Aquatics Operations, Recreation Programs,\ Performing Arts Center Maintenance and Programming, and Riverfront Community Center\ Maintenance and Operations.

Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and\ priorities for divisions and programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Provides input and feedback on all general management issues of the department including personnel\ management, budgeting, long and short term planning, capital project management, purchase and care\ of property and equipment, policies and procedures, interdepartmental activities, program marketing\ and community involvement.

Responsible for overseeing the leadership and management of recreation programs, recreation\ facility operations, and recreation events and services.

Works directly with the Recreation Program Supervisor identifying community needs for recreation\ programs and analyzing effectiveness of program offerings to ensure that programs match needs.

Responsible for overseeing aquatic program management and aquatic related events.

Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation 2

Works directly with the Recreation Program Supervisor Aquatics and Aquatics Manager for\ aquatic facility maintenance of both the indoor and outdoor pools.

Recommends modifications to programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.\ Assists Director with ensuring divisions, programs and activities adhere to federal, state and local

guidelines, laws and codes.\ Responsible for overseeing the leadership and management of park maintenance operations including

general grounds and facility maintenance throughout the parks and city-owned properties.\ Works directly with the Parks Superintendent to identify maintenance protocols, responsibilities and

priorities.\ Works directly with the Parks Superintendent on park maintenance vehicle and equipment purchase

and replacement requirements.\ Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and proceduresin each division; recommends within department policy appropriate service and staffing levels.\ Assists the Director in the development and administration of departments operating budget, Capital

Improvement Program, long range planning goals and objectives, policies and procedures.\ Supports the Director in undertaking special assignments on matters of specific interest/concern.\ Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations

in the field of recreational services, program development and implementation.\ Stays abreast of new parks and grounds facili

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