City of Orlando Careers
Parks & Recreation Division Manager
– City of Orlando Careers
Salary Range:
$51.53–$67.67 per hour
Application Deadline:
12-20-2025. Applications will no longer be accepted after this date.
Job Summary Oversee the development and operation of more than 150 municipal parks, neighborhood centers, senior centers, athletic and aquatic facilities, and a diverse array of programs. Responsible for hiring, supervising, and developing a team of 1,000+ staff members who plan, design, construct, maintain these facilities, and deliver programs for children, seniors, and community residents across the City. Work is performed under the direction of the Families, Parks and Recreation (FPR) Deputy Director.
Responsibilities
Hiring, supervising, and developing a team of 1,000+ staff members.
Budgeting, planning, construction, and operation of municipal parks and recreation facilities.
Maintenance of neighborhood and senior centers, public parks, tree canopy, and recreation facilities.
Operation of a wide range of programs serving children, seniors, and community residents.
Ensuring safety, compliance with regulations, and performance evaluation.
Stakeholder engagement and coordination with community partners.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences/Human Services, Public Policy, Natural Resources Management, Parks/Recreation/Leisure Facilities Management, or related field.
Four (4) years of supervisory experience managing large teams (100+ staff), including experience in budgeting, planning, construction, and operation of municipal parks, neighborhood centers, recreation facilities or human service programs; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Driver’s License required.
FRPA Professional Park and Recreation Administrator Certification preferred.
Important:
To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position.
Experience Equivalencies for Degree Waivers
Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree.
Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree.
Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Contact Information Technical issues? Contact City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or call 407-246-2062.
Additional Information Seniority Level: Director Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Other Industry: Government Administration
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– City of Orlando Careers
Salary Range:
$51.53–$67.67 per hour
Application Deadline:
12-20-2025. Applications will no longer be accepted after this date.
Job Summary Oversee the development and operation of more than 150 municipal parks, neighborhood centers, senior centers, athletic and aquatic facilities, and a diverse array of programs. Responsible for hiring, supervising, and developing a team of 1,000+ staff members who plan, design, construct, maintain these facilities, and deliver programs for children, seniors, and community residents across the City. Work is performed under the direction of the Families, Parks and Recreation (FPR) Deputy Director.
Responsibilities
Hiring, supervising, and developing a team of 1,000+ staff members.
Budgeting, planning, construction, and operation of municipal parks and recreation facilities.
Maintenance of neighborhood and senior centers, public parks, tree canopy, and recreation facilities.
Operation of a wide range of programs serving children, seniors, and community residents.
Ensuring safety, compliance with regulations, and performance evaluation.
Stakeholder engagement and coordination with community partners.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences/Human Services, Public Policy, Natural Resources Management, Parks/Recreation/Leisure Facilities Management, or related field.
Four (4) years of supervisory experience managing large teams (100+ staff), including experience in budgeting, planning, construction, and operation of municipal parks, neighborhood centers, recreation facilities or human service programs; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Driver’s License required.
FRPA Professional Park and Recreation Administrator Certification preferred.
Important:
To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position.
Experience Equivalencies for Degree Waivers
Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree.
Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree.
Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Contact Information Technical issues? Contact City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or call 407-246-2062.
Additional Information Seniority Level: Director Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Other Industry: Government Administration
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