A. Work with the Assistant City Manager and others as identified by the City Manager to develop a Director of Parks and Recreation Position Profile; B. Work with the Assistant City Manager and Chief of Human Resources to develop a strategy and process for carrying out the recruitment of a Director of Parks and Recreation; C. Conduct a professional search and recruitment effort utilizing local, regional and national contacts to seek qualified candidates, including those who may not otherwise have an interest in this position; D. Coordinate preparation and place of advertisements in appropriate national publications and outlets (e.g. National Recreation and Park Association, Kansas Recreation & Park Association, International City/County Management Association, and others identified as appropriate by the Firm) to provide maximum exposure of the opportunity and to ensure an open recruitment process, including adherence to AA/EEO standards; E. Review and screen candidates for qualifications consistent with the Director of Parks and Recreation Position Profile; F. Identify a pool of candidates for consideration; G. Recommend a process to the Assistant City Manager and assist the City in conducting and coordinating all aspects of an interview process; H. Coordinate and/or conduct reference and background checks; and I. Assist the City in the negotiation of an employment agreement with the final candidate. J. Conduct a follow-up to the recruitment within the first year.
