This senior leadership role provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Division, managing a diverse portfolio of parks, trails, recreational facilities, historic sites, boat ramps, docks, a shooting range, and related capital infrastructure. The director leads a multidisciplinary team, ensures effective service delivery, and oversees division performance. Serving as a key advisor to executive leadership, the director represents the department before County Council, boards, partners, and the public, translating policy direction into operational outcomes aligned with budgets and service expectations.

All interested applicants must apply here before July 6, 2026. 

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Cultural Resources Management, Landscaping Architecture, or related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in parks, recreation, or cultural facility administration.  At least four (4) years of the required experience must be in a senior supervisory   or management capacity overseeing professional staff or capital projects. 

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license at time of hire and maintain thereafter.

Must pass the required criminal background check.

Must pass the required pre-employment drug screening, consistent with the Volusia County Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.