Leisure Services and Community Development Deputy Director (Full-time)

Notice of Employment Opportunity

The following full-time job posting will remain open until December 17 2025.

Leisure Services & Community Development

Deputy Director

(Full-Time)

Salary Range: $110133 to $175772

Canton Township is a reciprocal unit as defined in the Reciprocal Retirement Act Act 88 of 1961.

• See attached job description and hiring process for minimum qualifications hiring criteria and timeline.
• This is an external posting open to all applicants.
• Must meet the minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.
• Paper applications are available in the Human Resources Department.
• Only those applications that are received in the Human Resources Division prior to the posted deadline will be considered.

The Charter Township of Canton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race color religion age gender sex pregnancy national origin disability height weight gender identity marital status military status sexual orientation veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canton Township takes great pride in the diversity of our community and promotes diversity in the workforce.

Dated Posted: November 20 2025

Job Description and Hiring Process Attached

JOB DESCRIPTION

LEISURE SERVICES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

EXEMPT

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

This is a professional position serving as lead administrator for the Townships Leisure Services and Community Development Department (CLSCD). Areas of responsibility for Leisure Services include managing the Summit on the Park Community Center Parks and trail maintenance Pheasant Run Golf Club Fellows Creek Golf Course and the Canton Sports Center . Community Development responsibilities include Park and Project Development the Village Theater at Cherry Hill and the Recreation Division including the B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center and Therapeutic Recreation. The position is responsible for the day-to-day administration planning management maintenance risk management programming operations marketing and personnel for the Department.

Working under the direction of the Leisure Services & Community Development Director this employee is responsible for developing comprehensive plans that deliver high-quality programs maintenance and service standards efficiently and cost-effectively. An employee in this position must be innovative in their approach to ensure goals and objectives are met working within existing strategies and budgets. An employee in this position will be required to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed to achieve the Townships goals.

EXAMPLES OF WORK : (Note: These examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed.)

• Provides leadership assigns work and supervises employees assigned to the Parks and Recreation Division.
• Develops and manages budgets for the recreation and facilities areas and works in cooperation and collaboration with all areas of Leisure Services & Community Development to develop and work within the annual budget.
• Works closely with staff in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures and is responsible for the execution and enforcement of established departmental policies and procedures that have been approved by the Director.
• Coordinates with the Communications Division in initiating implementing and monitoring innovative public relations marketing and communications plans for the Department.
• Analyzes and evaluates existing operations programs and services and implements changes as needed.
• Analyzes program charges; justifies and implements new fee structures when required.
• Analyzes the results of citizen feedback and surveys; makes recommendations and implements program changes as needed.
• Promotes the Township by participating in and representing the Township at various meetings and functions with and/or on behalf of the Director.
• Assists the Director with responsibilities related to other Township Boards Commissions and Advisory Groups as needed. Facilitates participates and attends staff meetings as required.
• Plans and directs staff in the development of leisure services for the community.
• Monitors compliance with all contracts.
• Ensures safe practices to help mitigate risk for both employees and participants.
• Coordinates services with other agencies divisions and departments to ensure strong business practices and efficient utilization of resources.
• Responds proactively to current trends and practices of the industry.
• Assists with the development of department goals objectives and planning documents for each division of the Department.
• Communicates and demonstrates activities programs and accomplishments through oral presentation and written form to Township personnel and the public.
• Attends community events and works cooperatively with community organizations groups and individual citizens to promote Leisure Services programs and events.
• Provides leadership and direction to the division to ensure the needs of the community are being met.
• Ensures the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Supervises the Department in the absence of the Director.
• Actively participates in agency accreditation and the administration of the Department volunteer program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Six to eight years of related professional experience required.
• Bachelors degree in Recreation Administration Business Public Administration or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge abilities and skills.
• Must possess a current valid Drivers License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns which includes but is not limited to convictions for reckless driving careless driving suspended license or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive preferred.
• Experience in a municipal government with knowledge of parks and recreation operations preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of sound and innovative business administration principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret reports and data and to create reports and maintain accurate records.
• Strong background and experience developing analyzing and presenting municipal budgets as well as the basic principles of cost accounting.
• Must possess a strong understanding of the principles of marketing and public relations.
• Considerable knowledge of diverse software programs and a proven ability to learn unique software programs.
• Ability to direct and supervise the work of employees to obtain efficient results.
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborations; ability to be available to the public and work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Ability to analyze problems present facts and make recommendations effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to deal with the public and to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Knowledge of all software programs used by the Department to ensure that programs are being used in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate programs and work independently.
• Demonstrated self-starter with excellent communication marketing and customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable Accommodations : Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please contact the ADA Coordinator at . We encourage all interested qualified applicants to apply for open positions. Request for accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Demands

Stand- Frequently

Walk- Frequently

Sit- Frequently

Use of Hands/Fingers- Constantly

Reach- Occasionally

Climb- Rarely

Crawl- Rarely

Squat or Kneel- Rarely

Bend- Rarely

Lift/Carry

Less than 10 lbs- Frequently

10 - 29 lbs- Occasionally

30 - 59 lbs- Rarely

60 - 100 lbs- Rarely

Push/Pull

Less than 10 lbs- Occasionally

10 - 29 lbs- Occasionally

30 - 59 lbs- Rarely

60 - 100 lbs- Rarely

REPORTS TO: Leisure Services & Community Development Director

Job Description Approved: 11/18/2025

HIRING PROCESS

LEISURE SERVICES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR

November 20 December 17 2025 - Employment Applications Accepted

1. Submit a Canton Township Employment Application Form (online or paper) completed in its entirety prior to posted deadline date.
2. Online applications must be completed and submitted electronically before 11:59 p.m. on deadline date.
3. Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.
4. Paper applications must be received in the Canton Township Human Resources Division by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date. Applicants choosing to submit a paper application need to be conscious of postal delivery times. Paper applications are available in the Human Resources Division.
5. Faxed or emailed paper applications will not be accepted.
6. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
7. All communication will be via email. Applicants must provide a valid email address on the application.

December 18 2025 January 5 2026 - Selection Questionnaire Completed by Applicant

1. Candidates selected to move on in the hiring process will be emailed a selection questionnaire on Thursday December 18 2025.
2. The completed questionnaire must be returned by mail or in person and must be received in Human Resources no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday January 5 2026 to be considered for this job posting.
3. Emailed or faxed questionnaires will not be accepted.
4. Applicants who do not receive a questionnaire will receive email notification that they are no longer being considered.
5. Applicants who do not receive an email communication on the status of their employment application on Thursday December 18 2025 need to contact Canton Township Human Resources at to verify the status of their application.

January 5 2026 - Deadline to Submit Completed Selection Questionnaire

January 6 January 8 2026 - Employment Application and Selection Questionnaire Screening

1. Applications and questionnaires will be screened. Relevant work experience education training and qualifications as compared to the other candidates in the application pool will be considered. Preferred candidates will meet the following criteria:
   1. Demonstrated ability to meet the minimum requirements of the job description as determined by responses to the initial job questions and employment application. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted on the job description to be considered.
   2. Application and selection questionnaire prepared representing the quality of desired professional work (spelling grammar and presentation are essential).
   3. Must possess a current valid Drivers License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns; which includes but is not limited to convictions for reckless driving careless driving suspended license or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving. Candidate selected for this position will undergo a driving record check.

January 8 2026 - Candidates Scheduled for Assessment Center Orientation

1. Candidates identified and scheduled for the Assessment Center Orientation will be notified via email on January 8 2026.
2. All candidates will be notified of the status of their employment application no later than January 9 2026.

January 14 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Assessment Center Orientation Held (Virtual)

1. Attendance is mandatory.
2. Comprehensive overview of Assessment Center process will be provided during Orientation.
3. Assessment center rules outlined.
4. Assessment schedules randomly assigned.
5. Oral Board Presentation assignments presented to candidates.

January 27 January 29 Assessment Center Administered

1. Top candidates will be invited to participate in a comprehensive Assessment Center.

Week of February 2 2026 Assessment Center Results Received & Second Round Interviews Scheduled

1. Agency finalizes validates and certifies all scores before releasing to Human Resources Director.
2. The top candidates from the Assessment Center will be scheduled for second round interviews.

On or After February 9 2026 Second Round Interviews Conducted & Conditional Offer of Employment

1. Upon completion of the second round of interviews the top candidate is identified.
2. Conditional Offer of employment extended.
3. Eligibility List/hiring rate approval required in accordance with Merit System Commission Administrative Manual.

All offers of employment are contingent on the results of a background check including reference checks driving record check working history verification social media check physical examination drug screen and satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

Required Experience:

Director