Build Community. Champion Culture. Lead with Vision.

THE CITY OF BELMONT, CALIFORNIA IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION, FACILITIES & CULTURE—a visionary leader to guide a dynamic, community-focused department dedicated to enriching wellness, connection, and cultural vitality across the City. This key executive role oversees an $11.1 million budget, 16 developed parks, 11 athletic fields, more than 300 acres of open space, and all City facilities—including the Belmont Library, Twin Pines Senior & Community Center, and two fire stations—while managing recreation programming, cultural events, capital projects, and long-term planning. The Director will lead a talented and dedicated team of over 25 FTEs, champion major initiatives such as implementation of the PROS Master Plan and planning for the future Belmont Community Center, and cultivate strong partnerships with schools, nonprofits, regional agencies, and community groups. The ideal candidate is a visionary, collaborative, and politically astute leader who excels in relationship-building, strategic planning, and delivering high-quality services that reflect Belmont’s commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and quality of life.

This position includes an annual salary range of $202,267–$266,614 and generous benefits. For more information about this great opportunity, please see the attached brochure!

Apply by December 22, 2025, at CalOpps.org to shape Belmont’s parks, facilities, and cultural future.

Belmont seeks a forward-thinking, collaborative leader who thrives on community engagement and operational excellence.

Professional Background

• Significant experience in municipal parks, recreation, and facilities management
• Strong financial and capital project management skills
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and cultivate partnerships
• Knowledge of public funding mechanisms, grants, and nonprofit collaboration
• Effectively delivers clear and persuasive presentations that inspire engagement and support.
• Communicates vision, policies and project updates to City Council, commissions, executive leadership, community organizations, and the public

Personal Attributes

• Visionary, strategic, and inclusive leadership style
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and equity
• Energetic and passionate about community engagement and enrichment
• Navigates complex challenges in parks and recreation with a strategic and solutions-oriented mindset, balancing operational needs, fiscal constraints, and community priorities
• Politically astute and highly communicative, excels at developing trust and rapport with critical stakeholders.
• Relationship-builder who can engage the community, foster internal and external partnerships, and cultivate a positive and inclusive culture.
• Takes their cue from the community and finds a way to say “yes”
• Is approachable, caring, and compassionate
• Embodies a consensus-driven approach that unifies interests.