Director of Parks, Recreation & Marine Job at City of Long Beach, CA, Long Beach, CA

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  • City of Long Beach, CA
  • Long Beach, CA

Job Description

Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine

City of Long Beach, CA

Salary DOE/DOQ: $222,201 – $267,651

*This position will receive a 1% general salary increase effective 9/20/25

The City of Long Beach, CA (City) is seeking an experienced, innovative, and community-focused leader to serve as its next Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine. This high-profile position offers the opportunity to oversee one of the most unique departments in the nation, combining traditional parks and recreation services with animal care services and marine and coastal operations. With a proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget of nearly $88 million and more than 1,300 employees, the Department plays a vital role in enriching the lives of residents and visitors through safe, inclusive, and high-quality programs, services, and facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in park development, park maintenance, community engagement, and park construction. We are looking for the Director to be a visible and approachable leader who can confidently address challenges, inspire staff, and engage with Long Beach’s diverse community. This is a rare opportunity to guide a nationally recognized, award-winning department at a moment of stability, momentum, and transformational investment, including the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan in preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. If you are a collaborative, strategic, and community-oriented leader ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to consider this exceptional opportunity to serve as the City’s next Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine.

See the full recruitment brochure & benefits here: https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/Creative+Brochure+LB+PRM+Final.pdf

SALARY AND BENEFITS

An annual salary of $222,201 – 267,651 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package.

*This position will receive a 1% general salary increase effective 9/20/25

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by October 20th, at: https://www.tristargovsolutions.com/careers

SAVE THE DATES: Interviews have been firmly scheduled to take place in-person on November 13th and November 14th. Candidates must be available for both interview dates.

Application Link

Job Tags

Full time,

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