Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation & Community Services & Tourism Manager

Posting number: 2026-00077

Department: Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Division: P&R Administration

Job classification: Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Tourism Manager MC

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Community Services, Recreation, Management, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous, Animal Control, Parks, Animal Services, Community Development

Summary

Important Notice: This position is budgeted for Fiscal Year 2027 and is anticipated to become available after July 1, 2026. While recruitment activities may occur prior to that date, no hiring decision or start date will be finalized until after July 1, 2026, and is subject to final budget and governing body approval.

The Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation, & Community Services (PRCS) assists the Director in directing, managing, planning and coordinating all programs and services of the department ensuring the delivery of quality services to the Rio Rancho Community.  The Deputy Director will directly oversee the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), Aquatics Division, Programming and Recreation division.  The Deputy Director will also be assigned to oversee and manage other divisions of the department including, but not limited to, administration, senior services,, parks & facilities, project & development management, animal resources center,  and/or Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful.  Assists the Director by providing leadership on an organization-wide and community-wide basis to ensure that PRCS & CVB’s services are in alignment with the City’s strategic plan.  Responsible for administrative and operational functions as well as specific projects as assigned by the Director.

Examples of duties

Education / higher education:   Bachelor's Degree

            For required college degrees, applicable field(s) of study:  Business, Economics, Sports Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Recreation or related discipline.

Minimum number of years of directly related experience:  Five (5) years directly related experience with at least three (3) of those years in a supervisory capacity.  In lieu of a degree incumbent must possess nine (9) years of experience. 

Education and/or experience preferences:  Master’s Degree in a related discipline preferred.

Driver’s License requirement:    Frequent Driver -- Regular Driver's License     Required Endorsements:  None

Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

Required certifications, licenses or registrations:  None

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations:  None

Qualifications

Knowledge:  Knowledge and skills in recreational and educational programming with the community.  Knowledge in tourism and destination marketing.  Knowledge in management.   

Skills:   Must be able to type rapidly and accurately enough to successfully produce documents/spreadsheets, communicate via e-mail, or perform data entry as necessary to accomplish the essential functions of the position. Use of technology, equipment and software typically used in the office environment. Operation of a personal computer utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database software.    Read, analyze, and interpret technical reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Abilities:  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public. Ability to work with mathematical concepts to analyze problems, interpret data and apply to practical situations found in the workplace. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Supplemental information

The following functions are typical for this position.  The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Parks, Recreation & Community Services Essential Functions 

-Oversees assigned divisions and services of PRCS including policy, personnel, budget and