Parks and Recreation Director - City of Bothell, Washington

The City of Bothell, WA, population 44,000, is located in the Seattle metropolitan area, in King and Snohomish Counties, east of Lake Washington. Appointed by and reporting directly to the City Manager, the Parks and Recreation Director will be the architect of Bothell’s community recreation future.   The ideal candidate will be excited to come to Bothell, have an impact, and leave a legacy, building a relatively new department and maximizing the potential of 150 acres of recently acquired open space.  The City Manager is seeking a committed parks and recreation professional, a national-caliber talent. 

A Bachelor’s Degree (business or public administration, parks and recreation management, or related field) and seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation management, are required, or equivalent combination of the foregoing.  NPRA certifications strongly preferred. Comprehensive benefits. Annual salary range $129,876 to $165,132.   

Filing deadline is May 21, 2018.
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.