Assistant Director Parks and Recreation

The City of Muscatine is seeking an Assistant Director for the Parks and Recreation Department. This position is responsible to work in the overall administration of the department with a focus on leisure programs, athletic facility management, and project management. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service, strong supervisory abilities, and a passion for leisure and recreation services. A degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or related field and three years of experience is required. Salary range is $79,893 - $95.867. Residency within 30 air miles of Muscatine city limits is required. Must pass physical, drug screen, and background check post job offer. 

More information about the department is available at https://www.muscatineiowa.gov/25/Parks-Recreation

Hiring Process
For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.

For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City’s goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.

It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.  

The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.