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Parks and Recreation Director Salary

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Updated: 12 Jun 2013

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Parks and Recreation Director 2013 Total Pay (?

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$29,255 - $93,743

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MEDIAN: $49,430

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Parks and Recreation Director Job Listings

Director of Recreation and Parks

Jun 06

City of Rockville - Rockville, MD

innovative Director of Recreation and Parks to take... is seeking a Director of Recreation and Parks with proven experience in recreation and parks and related... - Indeed

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Director of Recreation and Parks

Jun 03

City of Rockville, MD - Rockville, MD

innovative Director of Recreation and Parks to take... Recreation and Parks is responsible for the City†s buildings, park land and open space, and recreation... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$33K	$66K	$99K
Salary	$29,942 - $98,544
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,700
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$29,255 - $93,743
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 12 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 104

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Parks and Recreation Director Tasks

Administer the parks and recreation budget to ensure that funds are spent efficiently and projects remain within budget.
Develop and implement plans for the parks and recreation system, and direct the collection and analysis of data to support planning.
Oversee parks and recreation staff, assign tasks, supervise work, and provide training.
Under the direction of the city manager operate a city’s park system and recreational programs.
Facilitate communication of parks and recreation department activities, programs, and projects to the public.

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Companies and Industries for Parks and Recreation Director Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Government	$41,174 - $131,108
Parks and Recreation	$35,304 - $104,295
City Government	$39,738 - $121,935
Resort	$34,199 - $88,887

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Key Statistics for Parks and Recreation Director Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 29%			Male 71%
Salary:	$32,000 - $58,594			$36,638 - $76,308

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

22%

5-9 years

18%

10-19 years

28%

20 years or more

29%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$29,880 - $105,727

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 87%		Dental: 69%
	Vision: 54%		None: 13%

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