Salary: $83,516.58 - $102,875.38 Annually
Location : Parks & Recreation Administration - 208 Republic Dr Suite C, Kyle, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Special Events & Recreation
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Description Under general supervision, manages and oversees the Special Events & Recreation Division, including citywide athletics, aquatics, recreation programs, signature destination events, community events and initiatives, and Senior Center operations. Provides strategic leadership for the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs, services, and events that deliver high-quality, inclusive, accessible, and engaging experiences for the community. Manages division budgets, resources, partnerships, performance measures, and operational activities to ensure effective service delivery and continuous improvement. Collaborates with City departments, community organizations, vendors, sponsors, and other external partners to advance City priorities, strengthen community engagement, and enhance the City's recreational opportunities and identity.
Essential Functions - Oversee the development, implementation, scheduling, and evaluation of recreation programs, athletics, aquatics, special events, senior services, and community initiatives to meet community needs and departmental goals.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Citywide special events, including signature destination events, with responsibility for programming, logistics, resources, vendors, partnerships, risk management, and operational needs.
- Supervise, direct, and develop assigned personnel; establish work priorities; provide guidance, training, and support; and conduct performance evaluations.
- Establish short- and long-term operational goals, priorities, and strategies to support effective division operations, programming, and service delivery.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the division budget, expenditures, resources, and operational timelines; identify funding opportunities through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and other available resources.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with City departments, community organizations, vendors, sponsors, and external partners to develop initiatives, enhance services, support event and recreation operations, and represent the division at meetings and public events.
- Ensure division programs, facilities, and events comply with applicable City policies, ordinances, regulations, safety standards, and contractual requirements; identify and mitigate operational risks and implement appropriate safety and contingency measures.
- Track and analyze program participation, community feedback, project progress, performance measures, operational indicators, and other data to evaluate effectiveness, maintain accountability, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluate operational processes, identify inefficiencies or service gaps, and recommend practical solutions to improve programs, events, and service delivery.
- Prepare and maintain reports, presentations, records, documentation, and operational systems to support consistency, compliance, transparency, and informed decision-making.
- Respond to public inquiries and resolve complaints by providing timely, professional, and customer-focused solutions.
- Support division operations by coordinating cross-functional activities, addressing operational challenges, and responding effectively to changing priorities and needs.
- Perform related work as required.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Texas Driver License and be eligible for coverage under the City's vehicle insurance provider.
- Bachelor's degree in recreation, event management, hospitality, kinesiology, public administration, or a related field.
- At least five years of experience in recreation programming, event planning or production, facility management, public programming, or community services, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain both within six months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge of event planning, production, coordination, logistics, and execution principles for community, City-wide, and destination events.
- Knowledge of facility operations, risk management practices, safety standards, accessibility requirements, and regulatory compliance related to recreation programs and special events.
- Knowledge of public relations, communications, marketing strategies, outreach practices, and methods for promoting programs, events, services, and community participation.
- Skill in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating diverse recreation programs, activities, community initiatives, and special events.
- Skill in managing budgets, monitoring expenditures, allocating resources, coordinating project timelines, and supporting effective operational planning.
- Skill in building partnerships, developing professional networks, and collaborating with City departments, community organizations, vendors, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Skill in providing professional customer service, resolving conflicts, and building positive relationships with community members and partners.
- Ability to manage multiple programs, events, projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining organization, attention to detail, and quality service delivery.
- Ability to adapt and respond effectively to emergencies, high-pressure situations, changing operational demands, and organizational priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with employees, City departments, community organizations, stakeholders, vendors, partners, and the public.
Additional InformationThis description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- UHC Rewards (earn up to $300 annually)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Crunch Fitness Employee Discount @ $29.99 (employee only)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions from the City with qualifying medical plan enrollment
- Flexible Spending Health and Childcare Accounts (FSA) available
- Paid Vacation Leave: Three weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period starting at date of hire (available for use after completion of a 6-month initial probationary period)
- Paid Sick Leave: Three weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period starting at date of hire
- 14 paid holidays
- 2 paid personal days per fiscal year (prorated depending on hire date)
- Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1
- Optional 457b Deferred Compensation Plan through Empower
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance plans offered for employee, spouse, and children
- Optional Plans: Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Wellness Benefit, Long-Term Care
