Salary: See Position Description
Location : Pensacola, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01426
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Office of the Director
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job DescriptionPay Range: $98,198.64-$114,756.48 annually, depending on knowledge and experience.
This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) role and is not subject to Veteran's Preference. QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline.
- Five (5) years of pertinent experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
- Master's degree in Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation Management, or related field is preferred, but not required;
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:- Possession of an appropriate driver's license for equipment operated and any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Special Requirements: JOB SUMMARYThe Assistant Parks & Recreation Director performs highly responsible professional and administrative work for the City of Pensacola. Acts as Parks & Recreation Director in the absence of the Parks & Recreation Director.
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting Parks & Recreation Director with meeting the recreational needs of the community. It involves developing plans and helping to achieve the goals and visions of the department. Work includes the formulation of working policy and procedures in accordance with general policy directives of the Parks & Recreation Director. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical staff. Performance is evaluated on observed and attained results.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Assists in planning, directing and coordinating the work of the Parks & Recreation Department.
- Monitors budget and expenditures, in addition to preparing budget estimates and overseeing budget implementation based on departmental appropriations.
- Assists with oversight of eleven (11) recreational facilities / community centers including the programs offered at such, ninety-four (94) parks, two (2) pools, a municipal golf course, a tennis complex, multiple athletic complexes, etc.
- Assists with the review and implementation of quality activities to ensure diverse services are made available to the community and meet community needs.
- Helps to coordinate the department resources and personnel to complete projects and events.
- Assists with the formulation of policies and procedures for and/or about Parks and Recreation related processes at the direction of the Parks & Recreation Director.
- Responsible for developing and delivering formal presentations to Council in the absence of the department director.
- Offers assistance with the selection of personnel for the department promotes and participates in the training and development of personnel, and is responsible for providing input and taking action on various personnel matters (i.e., disciplinary action, etc.) in cooperation with Human Resources.
- Works with the Parks & Recreation Director to coordinate tasks and projects within the Parks & Recreation Department, in addition to coordinating with other departments and agencies to implement programs.
- Prepares and maintains technical and administrative operating records and reports.
- Acts as a liaison with Federal, State, local, and other agencies.
- Performs related work assigned by the City Administrator.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Knowledge of modern recreational organization policies, objectives, services, and equipment.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and departmental rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances governing the activities of the department.
- Knowledge of plants, shrubs, and trees indigenous to the region.
- Knowledge of modern management techniques and methods.
- Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, City employees, and the public in a manner that reflects well on the City of Pensacola.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include near distance, far distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 45 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
The City of Pensacola has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.01
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor Degree in appropriate discipline?
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Do you have five (5) years of pertinent experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity or a combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed?
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Do you have a Master's degree in Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation Management, or related field? (this is a preferred qualification, not required).
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Do you possess an appropriate driver's license for equipment operated and any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks?
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Are you a current city employee?
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Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in a mid-level supervisory capacity in Parks and Recreation?
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What is the highest number of employees you've supervised at one time?
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Are you a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional?
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How many years experience do you have managing budgets and what is the largest amount of budget you've been responsible for managing?
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