Cordova Recreation & Park District is looking for a Recreation Superintendent.

Recreation Superintendent

Closing Date:  9/8/2026 11:59pm PST

Position Summary:

Under general direction of the Parks & Recreation Director, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Recreation Division including overseeing the operation of community centers, a sports center, a senior center, aquatic facilities and a golf course; plans, promotes, and directs a wide range of recreation programs and services that foster human development, health and wellness, inclusivity, including day camps, classes, activities, aquatics, youth and adult sports, senior services, concessions, special events, and rental of facilities; oversees policy development and implementation, budget and program management; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly complex administrative support to the Parks & Recreation Director and assists in planning and executing the District's mission and objectives.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate must have knowledge of the philosophy, principals, and practices of public recreation and comprehensive recreation program development and golf course management. Substantial administration, budget, and business funding development experience is critical. The ability to foster relationships with key partners and stakeholders is essential. The Recreation Superintendent should be prepared to: manage and participate in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; prepare and present complex verbal and written reports to the Board of Directors, other agencies, and community groups; develop and administer the Department's annual budget by forecasting funds needed; staff liaison with the Cordova Recreation & Parks Foundation, a charitable foundation; establish and administer joint use agreements and affiliation agreements with other organizations such as school districts, local and state organizations; and analyze trends, demographics, and community conditions in the preparation of a variety of reports and memoranda on various parks and recreation related subjects.

This is a full-time onsite position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid (base plan) medical, dental, and vision for the employee and all eligible dependents. The District participates in the CalPERS Retirement System. Employees in this classification work a 9/8/80 schedule. (a two-workweek schedule of eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day, and one day off).

The PDF below has all the details!

Job Bulletin_Rec. Superintendent_08-11-2026_Final.pdf

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