Chad Redin
Summary
Experienced Park, Recreation, & Golf professional eager to modernize function and advance the city strategic plan. Servant leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Strengths in building and maintaining relationships in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Skilled problem-solver, planner and change-leader for the overall success of the city.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director of Parks, Recreation & Golf
City Of Commerce City
08.2023 - Current
- Improved coordination and communications across department to increase operational efficiency.
- Interacted with city departments to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Communicated with City Managers Office on ongoing department projects and services.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong and dynamic communication skills.
Deputy Director Parks, Recreation, & Golf
City of Commerce City
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervision of 4 full-time staff
- Responsible for strategic planning of the department, department grants, capital improvement projects for the department, park ranger program, division budget, and park planning for the department.
- Modernized operations with strategic process improvements.
- Liaised with legal counsel to address legal issues and contract review.
- Communicated division performance, forecasts and strategies to department director.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Recreation Manager
City of Commerce City
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Supervision of 38 full-time staff and 100+ part-time staff
- Responsible for overall philosophy and vision of recreation division
- Responsible for cultivating a positive workplace culture and environment, strategic planning, lead recreation division budget totaling over 9 million dollars, capital improvement projects for the recreation division, plan, manage, and direct all core functions of programs, services, and facilities, and marketing and public relations for recreation programs and services.
- Coach and mentor recreation division staff.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
- Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
Recreation Superintendent
City of Commerce City
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Supervision of 22 full-time staff and 100+ part-time staff
- Responsible for overseeing capital improvements for the recreation division, design and construction management of Paradice Island leisure pool, design and construction management of Bison Ridge Recreation Center, facility and aquatic budgets, customer service training for recreation division, marketing of facility and aquatics, and operations of two recreation facilities and outdoor leisure pool.
- Planned and evaluated recreation programs.
- Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
Recreation Supervisor – Operations
City of Commerce City
04.2010 - 09.2015
- Supervision of 3 full-time staff
- Responsible for capital improvements for the recreation division, equipment replacement for the recreation division, custodial operations of the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, capital improvement and facility budgets, project manager for active adult lobby remodel, and manager of ACTIVENET software.
Recreation Supervisor-Facilities/Aquatics
City of Commerce City
01.2003 - 04.2010
- Supervision of nine full-time staff and 40 part-time staff
- Responsible for day-to-day operation of 67,000 square foot facility with an average of 750 daily membership visits, facility/aquatic/custodial/CIP budgets, customer service and emergency training, marketing of facility and aquatics, purchasing of capital equipment for the recreation division, implementation and on-going assessment of risk management, customer service, facility/aquatic policies and procedures, and implementation and manager of ACTIVENET software.
- Created safety procedures and protocols among staff and patrons to maximize safety.
- Lead of special events, coordinated staff and volunteers to supervise and facilitate.
Recreation Specialist-Facilities
City of Thornton
05.1998 - 01.2003
- Supervised 2 full-time staff
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of 78,000 square foot facility, daily activities of six work groups up to 30 part-time staff, hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring, evaluating, and disciplining of part-time staff, facility budget and insurance claims.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration -
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.1998
Skills
- Capital Improvement Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvements
- Data Analysis
- Contract Administration
- Department Oversight
- Financial Oversight
- Staff Training/Development
- Relationship Building
Certification
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, 2008 - present
Affiliations
- Colorado Parks and Recreation Association, 1998 - present
- (CPRA) At-Large Board Member, 2020-2022
- (CPRA) Facility Design and Management School, 2002–2009 (2007–2009 Chair, 2006 Chair-elect, 2003–2005 Secretary)
- (CPRA) Facility Management Section Chair, 2014
- National Recreation and Parks Association, 2010 - present
Awards
CPRA Facility Manager Professional of the Year, 2015
Timeline
Interim Director of Parks, Recreation & Golf
City Of Commerce City
08.2023 - Current
Deputy Director Parks, Recreation, & Golf
City of Commerce City
10.2022 - 08.2023
Recreation Manager
City of Commerce City
07.2019 - 10.2022
Recreation Superintendent
City of Commerce City
09.2015 - 07.2019
Recreation Supervisor – Operations
City of Commerce City
04.2010 - 09.2015
Recreation Supervisor-Facilities/Aquatics
City of Commerce City
01.2003 - 04.2010
Recreation Specialist-Facilities
City of Thornton
05.1998 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration -
University of Northern Colorado
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