Kristin Fitzgerald-George
TOWN OF JUPITER, FLORIDA
Hobe Sound,FL
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Strategic leader with expertise in management and organizational growth. Developed and implemented business strategies that optimize processes and enhance team performance. Fostered collaboration and delivered results in dynamic environments while promoting a positive team culture.
Work History
Director of Parks and Recreation
10 Years 1 Month- Provide executive leadership for a comprehensive parks and recreation department serving a coastal community of approximately 65,000 residents, with programs spanning youth and adult athletics, senior services, fitness, classes, camps, special events, and facility rentals.
- Oversaw 200+ acres of parks and athletic facilities, managed daily operations and maintenance of 65,000-square-foot Community Center, and cultivated partnerships for youth sports programs serving ages 4–18.
- Led approximately 40 full-time and 30 seasonal employees while advancing employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and service excellence.
- Develop and manage an approximately $8.4M annual operating budget, generate $1.5M+ in annual revenue, and manage approximately $10M in capital improvement projects.
- Advised on new parks and recreation facilities aligned with community needs and Comprehensive Plan Level of Service standards, participated in Town strategic planning, and led high-priority Town Council initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing policy initiatives, fostering collaboration among stakeholders and improving service efficiency.
Recreation Supervisor / Superintendent of Recreation
12 Years- Directed recruitment, training, and engagement initiatives for recreation division, ensuring effective operations for a workforce of 20 full-time and 60 seasonal employees.
- Led development and implementation of recreation programs for diverse community needs.
- Executed successful special events for 100–5000 participants, enhancing community engagement. Developed comprehensive construction and operational plans for the town skate park, establishing a sustainable fee structure.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for parks expansion projects and managed logistics and programming for a youth summer camp accommodating children ages 5 to 15.
- Administered $3M budget, generating over $1M in revenue through priority-based budgeting and effective project management.
Recreation Program Coordinator
4 Years 8 Months- Launched the Town’s first teen program, Creating Opportunities, Adventure and Sports for Teens (COAST), in support of Town Council strategic priorities.
- Developed teen events, classes, camps, student council, community service projects, and day/overnight trips, enhancing program branding and increasing community participation.
- Hosted public forums to gather stakeholder input and managed program operating budget, ensuring alignment with community needs.
Executive Director
2 Years 3 Months- Directed operations of nonprofit alternative education program serving 50 juvenile offenders ages 14–18; recruited, trained, supervised 15 certified teachers and counselors to enhance educational delivery.
- Directed operations of a nonprofit alternative education program serving approximately 50 juvenile offenders ages 14–18; recruited, trained, and supervised 15 certified teachers and counselors.
- Maintained 8–10 member Board of Directors for community relations and fundraising; ensured compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice quality-assurance requirements.
- Led educational and behavioral programming integrating marine-based life skills, including SCUBA certification, seamanship, vessel maintenance, to promote personal development and engagement.
Program Manager / Director of Operations / SCUBA Instructor
3 Years 4 Months- Led operational and program management for nonprofit alternative education program serving 60 juvenile offenders ages 14–18; recruited, trained, and supervised 20 teachers and counselors to enhance educational outcomes.
- Developed and maintained an approximately $2M budget and coordinated funding through the Broward County School Board, Department of Juvenile Justice, Children’s Services Council of Broward County, United Way of Broward County, private partnerships, and grants.
- Delivered family and student counseling, behavior modification, and crisis intervention support.
- Instructed PADI SCUBA life skills, organized recreational incentive trips, managed SCUBA inventory and repairs, and ensured compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice quality-assurance standards.
SCUBA Instructor
11 Months- Taught PADI Open Water Scuba Diver through Divemaster certification courses to 500+ students.
- Sold and repaired SCUBA equipment while leading recreation excursions to Florida Keys and South Florida dive sites, enhancing customer experience and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Skills
Parks & Recreation Administration
Park & Facility Operations
Event development
Capital Improvement Projects
Fiscal management
Strategic oversight
Program evaluation
Workforce Leadership
Stakeholder relations
Communication skills
People management
Accomplishments
- 30+ years of progressive leadership experience, advancing from recreation programming and operations to municipal department executive leadership.
- Executive oversight of 200+ acres of parks and athletic facilities, a 65,000-square-foot community center, an $8.4M operating budget, $1.5M+ annual revenue, and $10M in capital improvements.
- Built and led teams of up to approximately 41 full-time and 60 seasonal employees and managed programming serving thousands of residents and event participants.
- Created Jupiter’s first dedicated teen recreation program and developed youth summer camp programming serving 400+ children.
- Extensive experience in strategic initiatives, capital projects, public engagement, partnerships, fundraising, grants, special events, and community-centered service delivery.
Certification
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED certification
Timeline
Director of Parks and Recreation
TOWN OF JUPITER, FLORIDA
10.2016 - CurrentRead More
Recreation Supervisor / Superintendent of Recreation
TOWN OF JUPITER, FLORIDA
10.2004 - 10.2016Read More
Recreation Program Coordinator
TOWN OF JUPITER, FLORIDA
02.2000 - 10.2004Read More
Executive Director
PALM BEACH MARINE INSTITUTE
10.1997 - 01.2000Read More
Program Manager / Director of Operations / SCUBA Instructor
FLORIDA OCEAN SCIENCES INSTITUTE
05.1994 - 09.1997Read More
SCUBA Instructor
CORAL REEF SCUBA
06.1993 - 05.1994Read More
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
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