Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Stafford County, Virginia, is ideally located along the Interstate 95 corridor just 40 miles south of Washington, DC and 50 miles north of Richmond. The County has a diverse population of over 164,000 residents and ranks as the third fastest growing county in Virginia.

The County is seeking a Director of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism to be responsible for the physical assets, revenues, programs, and services under the umbrella of the Department on a day-to-day basis. The Director serves as a key member of the County Administrator's Leadership Team. The County operates a wide range of well-maintained and up to date facilities which include indoor and outdoor aquatics facilities, an eleven-rectangle athletic field complex, two community centers, public trails, picnicking areas, a beach along the Potomac River, two fishing lakes, three boat ramps and thirteen parks which are spread over 1,432 acres of publicly owned property. The Department operates with a budget of $11M and has an authorized full-time workforce of 42 employees supplemented by 132 part-time employees.

A bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration or a related field, from an accredited college or university, plus ten years of managerial or administrative experience in a comparably sized organization is required. A master's degree is preferred. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred. Successful candidates must have experience managing staff of a comparably sized organization, working within established budget parameters and developing alternative revenue sources.

The salary range for the Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism position is $160,000 — $200,000, negotiable based upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. Residency within the County is required within a negotiated period of time. Benefits include but are not limited to: participation in the Virginia Retirement System; medical, dental, and vision; group life and disability insurances; vacation, administrative, holiday and sick leave; employee assistance program; professional dues and conference expenses.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume at:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4729216

This position is open until filled. First review of resumes occurs on Friday, December 13, 2024. For more information or to request accommodations, please contact Anne Lewis at [email protected] or 703-923-8214.