Parks and Recreation Director

The City of Dubuque is looking for its' next Parks & Recreation Director to provide executive leadership, plan, direct, and coordinate the activities and operations of the Parks and Recreation Department including a civic center, conference center, ice center and nature center. This valuable team
member will be an integral part of supporting efforts to become a high-performance, data-driven, and outcome-focused
organization with the ultimate goal of creating an equitable community and organization of choice, through planning,
partnerships, and people. The individual should have strong emotional intelligence and a continuous improvement
mindset which will add value to our organization and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation administration or related field; and
At least 10 years of relevant work experience, 5 of which are in parks and recreation field in a senior
management/supervisory position, or
Any combination of relevant education and experience.
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Iowa Driver’s License or, alternatively, the ability to travel
independently throughout the community.
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or ability to obtain in 18 months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in parks and recreation, public or business administrative or related field.
Experience in facility oversight, leases, and facility contract management.
Experience serving a diverse population.
Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE).

Salary Range: $119,377 - $156,090 Annually

Open until Filled

For a complete list of information, job duties and how to apply please visit www.cityofdubuque.org/careers