Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree with major coursework in recreation administration, public administration, business administration, or a related field and three to five years of progressively responsible municipal or state experience managing a significant parks and recreation department — or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Someone who enjoys working with the public and can move comfortably between the big picture and the details, setting priorities, managing a budget, supporting employees, overseeing programs and facilities, working with a Commission, and, occasionally, putting on sensible shoes and going out to look at a field.