Parks and Recreation Director

Salary: $89,349.00 AnnuallyLocation : Media, PAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300645Department: Parks & RecreationOpening Date: 12/19/2025 SummaryThe Director of Parks and Recreation provide strategic leadership, vision, and direction to Delaware County recreation parks, facilities, and programs. This role manages staff, budgets, and community events to ensure quality services and effective operation of County recreational resources. Delaware County has 15 parks, 631 acres of park land and 4.4 miles of trails. Our county population of 576,000 relies on our county parks as Delaware County is the second most densely populated County in Pennsylvania. Essential Duties Manage, direct, supervise, and coordinate various recreation programs and special events for County residents, including the maintenance of parks and related facilitiesDesign and support innovative recreational, educational, and cultural programs that serve diverse populationsEngage with residents, stakeholders, and advisory boards to gather input and build supportManage a budget of $2.1MOversee capital improvement projects, land use planning and environmental sustainability initiativesDevelop and negotiate permits for the various facilitiesIdentify and pursue grant opportunities, sponsorships, and alternative funding sourcesDevelop and implement Department policies and procedures for each parkMonitor and evaluate department performance metrics and service delivery outcomesProvide support staff for all events, full-time and part-timePromote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous quality improvementWork in coordination with our Planning Department, Conservation District, Penn State Extension, Sustainability Department, and others to maximize the use, care and community value of our open space and park assetsReview and approve manuals, reports, flyers, press releases, and schedules provided by staffPromote and publicize recreation programs and activities such as the Delaware County Summer Music Festival and Holiday Festival of Lights Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or a related fieldStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skillsKnowledge of principles and practices of public parks and recreation administration, operations, and maintenance,Budgeting, procurement, financial reportingPersonnel management and workplace safety standards Additional Information Computer Skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee may occasionally need to walk, stand, bend at the waist, climb stairs, or lift and move items. Work may include indoor and outdoor environments and requires presence at recreation sites and events.The County of Delaware offers a comprehensive benefits package to Director level employees including health care, dental, retirement, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.01 Do you have experience managing or supervising staff? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid Driver's License and insurance? Yes No 03 Are you willing to complete a form to authorize a background check to be conducted? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02