The City of Mesa is seeking a visionary executive to serve as its next Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities Director. This nationally accredited system blends neighborhood parks, recreation programming, aquatics, and major public venues into one of the most visible and community-impacting departments in the region. 

Serving more than 3 million annual visits, the department includes hundreds of parks and basins, sports complexes, recreation centers, adaptive and youth programs, aquatics facilities, a convention center, amphitheater, event venues, and professional spring training stadiums. 

The Director provides strategic and operational leadership to 351 full-time employees and oversees a $53 million operating budget, balancing community access with financial sustainability. This role serves as the City’s primary authority on parks and recreation, advising executive leadership and City Council while ensuring high-quality service delivery across a diverse system. 

Mesa seeks a leader who is: 

• Strategic and operationally grounded 
• Skilled in developing teams and building organizational culture 
• Financially savvy with experience overseeing complex budgets 
• Comfortable in public, political, and community-facing environments 
• Collaborative across departments and regional partners 

This is a rare opportunity to guide a respected department at a pivotal time, aligning long-term vision, service priorities, and resource strategy while enhancing quality of life for a vibrant and growing community.