About the role
Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Events CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Lead with Purpose: Shape Community Experiences in Parks, Recreation, and Events!
Hiring Range: $84,977 - $100,000 Full-Time | Benefits | Leadership
Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!
What You’ll Do
This role assists the Director in managing the Parks, Recreation, and Events Department by overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality programs and services. Responsibilities include managing facilities and events, implementing strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement, and assuming the Director's duties in their absence while playing a crucial role in shaping department policies and objectives.
Job duties will consist of the following:
Leadership and Management Community and Collaborative Engagement Oversee planning, budgeting, staffing, and operations. Lead Work with community organizations, civic groups, vendors, and supervise staff to cultivate a collaborative team and volunteers to improve programming and events. Represent culture. Act as the Director when needed, providing the department at various meetings and events. leadership and decision-making support. Financial and Operational Oversight Compliance and Accreditation Oversee budgets, grants, and revenue programs, tracking Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and city policies. expenditures to recommend cost-effective solutions. Drive Support accreditation initiatives through documentation, strategic initiatives focused on program development, staff training, and process improvements. community engagement, and operational improvements.
Why Join Our Team?
A Career with Purpose Comprehensive Benefits Join an experienced and supportive team that values public The City offers a competitive benefits package that offers: service, teamwork, safety, and the opportunity to develop medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid new skills while contributing to the community every day. training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred); * Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in parks, recreation, or events management, including supervisory experience; * Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Special Requirements
* Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE), can be obtained within 12 months of hire. * Valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.
Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers
While the position is open until filled, completed City Applications should be submitted to Human Resources before the close of business on November 30th, 2026.
Questions? [email protected] The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.