Director of Parks and Recreation

Zapier

Director of Parks and Recreation overseeing recreational programs and managing public park facilities for Zapier. Responsible for planning, budgeting, and community engagement.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee recreational programs put on by county's sports facilities and community centers
Plan, organize and direct the operations of sports and fitness programs, activities and services
Research community needs and develop new and existing program activities
Implement recreation programs and evaluate their effectiveness
Manage a $1,000,000 annual budget and prepare financial and program reports
Promote programs through community relations campaigns and advertising efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Parks and Recreation experience working in a Director-level role
Demonstrated experience developing programs that meet community needs
Experience managing an annual budget of $1,000,000 with additional skills in community fundraising
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel & Publisher
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience managing a team of 10+ coordinators and specialists
Effective decision-making and negotiation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementprogram developmentfinancial reportingcommunity fundraising

Soft Skills

communication skillsdecision-makingnegotiation skillsteam management