Idaho Recreation
& Park Association

Parks & Recreation Director

Organization: City of Post Falls, Idaho

Position Title: Parks & Recreation Director

Address: 408 N. Spokane St, Post Falls, Idaho 83854

First Review: August 10, 2025

Salary: Starting at $113,942

The City of Post Falls Parks & Recreation Department operates with a FY 2025 budget of approximately $9.2 million, which includes impact fees, is staffed by 32 FTEs, and is comprised of four divisions: Parks, Recreation, Urban Forestry, and Cemetery. Post Falls manages over 900 acres of parkland and natural open spaces, including more than 36 city parks, and also maintains 3.5 miles of river frontage, 21,000 square feet of beach area, whitewater access, and a riverfront amphitheater.

The Parks & Recreation Director is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all phases of the Parks & Recreation Department's programs and functions. The Director directly supervises the Park Manager, Recreation Manager, Parks Planner, and Cemetery Sexton, and provides indirect oversight of the department’s full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff, as well as volunteers. While the position reports to the City Administrator and Mayor, the Director will operate with a high level of independent judgment and initiative.

A bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management or a related field, and 5-7 years of experience in parks and recreation, preferably in a leadership role, is required. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work will be considered. The ideal candidate will be a certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).

For a complete position profile, full job description, benefits summary and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/open-recruitments/?jobId=3296. For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Post Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by August 10, 2025. (First review, open until filled.)