Posting number: 133
Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Job classification: Assistant Director
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administration, Recreation, Management, Executive Management, Parks and Recreation, Parks
Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Assistant Director - Parks and Recreation Department with the City of Santa Clara.
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The Assistant Director serves as a key senior leader overseeing strategic planning, budgeting, capital projects, customer service, board/commission support, recreation programs, special events, and parks and recreation facilities. The City seeks a collaborative, politically astute leader with strong project management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to lead organizational change while building trust and advancing strategic initiatives.
To learn more and be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please follow the link above to apply. The closing date for this recruitment is midnight, Sunday, September, 2026. To be considered for this opportunity, upload a compelling cover letter, resume, and list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws.
Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city with an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering public trust. In the heart of Silicon Valley, the City is located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, and in a strategic regional location convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation.
"The Mission City," as Santa Clara is known, was founded in 1852. It is now a community of about 123,752 residents with employment base of about 65,800. With 18.41 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses.
The City of Santa Clara is not your typical Bay Area city. It’s better. From historic homes to high tech industry, theme park thrill rides, and Levi's Stadium, you will find the City of Santa Clara is "the center of what's possible."
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