The City of Mill Valley is accepting applications for Deputy Director - Arts & Recreation. If you are a seasoned, creative, and entrepreneurial recreation professional looking for your next advancement opportunity, this may be the position for you. Mill Valley Recreation has a long history of innovative programming, first-class facilities, and strong community support. We invite you to join our legacy!
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Round 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in person.
Round 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in person.
The Deputy Director supports the management and administration of the Recreation Department and directs a team of four Recreation Supervisors and their respective divisions and facilities. They work with the Director to establish and refine best practices for the creation, implementation, and delivery of recreation programming and services. Additionally, the incumbent will assist with the development and coordination of the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission, as well as its Arts Commission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Including but not limited to):
- Assists Director in supervision and administrative control over the organization, staffing, and operation of the Recreation Department and the 29,000 square foot Community Center.
- Engages in strategic thinking to develop and implement goals, objectives, priorities and policies.
- Provides staff assistance to the Director; provides interdepartmental support on various projects; develops and recommends modifications to recreation programs, facilities, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Conducts and supervises wide variety of special projects including policy analysis and development, program and facility development and customer service enhancement.
- Prepares a variety of regular and special reports and records on operations and activities related to the Arts & Recreation Department; develops professional service contracts, requests for qualification and proposal and completes grant applications and proposals.
- Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints and controversial issues.
- Represents the Department and the Director on various occasions and serves on a variety of internal and external committees. Acts in the absence of the Director.