Recreation Superintendent - City of Raleigh North Carolina

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking candidates that have a passion and vision for recreation programming, exceptional customer service and a commitment leadership while serving the community as a Recreation Superintendent.  The Superintendent will focus on the leadership and oversight for the community, neighborhood and other recreation centers used to serve the Raleigh community.   Operating in this capacity you will have the ability to directly influence how each facility embraces the culture of the community as we strive to provide for their recreation goals and desires. This position is part of a dedicated and talented team focused on public service while providing the recreational program needs and desires that make the City of Raleigh a wonderful place to live, work, learn and play.

The Recreation Division is a $25M operation comprised of 135 full-time employees that can exceed 1500 part-time employees during the peak of seasonal operations.  This position is one of three Recreation Superintendents housed in the Recreation Division and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Recreation.  The Recreation Superintendent will directly supervise 4 staff with a total work unit of 50+/- employees.   This individual Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the staff and recreation centers under his/her responsibility. You will deliver leadership and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's mission, vision, values policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include budget, planning, management, and implementation as part of the division leadership team, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; partner and coordination of work with other city departments, as well as outside agencies. Provide exceptional customer service by engaging with the public, internal and external customers.