Hybrid Sports and Facilities Manager bei City of Hillsboro, OR

About the Department

Seeking a dynamic leader to oversee every athletic facility at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex (GFRC)—Hillsboro’s premier sports destination. As Sports and Facilities Manager, you will drive efficient operations, proactive maintenance, and strategic development while nurturing strong relationships with professional sports franchises, collegiate programs, and community user groups. Your leadership will deliver high-quality recreational and athletic experiences that ignite pride city-wide.

About Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

Each year, thousands of residents and visitors explore our parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and recreation programs—plus destination facilities such as Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, Walters Cultural Arts Center, Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center, Hidden Creek Community Center, Tyson Recreation Center, Outdoors-In, Hillsboro Community Senior Center, and the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex. Our award-winning department values collaboration, innovation, equity, and service excellence as we strengthen community connections city-wide.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

As Sports and Facilities Manager, you will provide strategic direction for all complex operations, ensuring fields, stadiums, and shared spaces exceed safety and quality standards while maximizing community access.

• Drive day-to-day facility excellence, maintenance, and risk mitigation across all athletic venues within the complex.
• Coach and inspire three full-time staff plus seasonal and event teams—hiring, mentoring, and scheduling for peak performance.
• Design and orchestrate tournaments, college games, and citywide celebrations that wow athletes and spectators alike.
• Forge and steward lease and contract partnerships with the Hillsboro Hops, Portland State Athletics, OSAA, and the Hillsboro School District.  Recruit and cultivate new partnerships to with entities.
• Translate usage metrics, finances, and program outcomes into clear, actionable insights.
• Champion creative budgeting and revenue initiatives that keep the complex thriving.
• Collaborate with program managers within program team and all of Parks to ensure consistent program delivery to participants.  

Current & Upcoming Projects

• Hillsboro Ballpark Transition – Integrate the stadium into full City management and broaden community access
• Field Replacement & Development Plan – Shape strategies to replace three fields displaced by new ballpark construction
• New Partnership & Customer Recruitment – Attract fresh user groups to optimize scheduling and revenue streams

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Cultivate trust with professional sports franchises, public agencies, and community groups.
• Lead with empathy—setting clear goals, mentoring, and celebrating successes.
• Tackle challenges head-on, crafting creative, pragmatic solutions under pressure.
• Navigate high-stakes contract negotiations and budget management with an entrepreneurial lens.
• Champion safety, accessibility, and wow-worthy guest experiences for all users.

For more details, please click on this link for job classification description: Parks and Recreation Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Public Administration, Environmental or Ecological Science or a closely related field 
• 5 years of recreation programming experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience; OR, 
• an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Other Qualifications

Tentative Recruitment Timeline* 

Application Opens:	August 11, 2025
Application Closes:	September 1, 2025
Application Reviews:	Completed September 12, 2025
Round 1 Interviews:	Week of September 22, 2025
Round 2 Interviews:	Week of October 6, 2025
Round 3 Interviews:	Week of October 20, 2025

*This schedule is subject to change based on City of Hillsboro needs.

Why Join Us? 
Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas. 

Anticipated Work Schedule
Standard hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., onsite at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex. To support evening or weekend events, this position will occasionally work flexible hours, with adjusted schedules provided in advance.

Bilingual incentive pay available:
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English.
 
Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, or any language spoken by over ten percent (10%) of City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census, at a proficiency level determined by a fluency test administered by the City, will receive a monthly premium of three percent (3%) of their regular base pay.
 

Full-Time Benefits:
Enjoy the perks of a Full-time, benefited position. For details on eligible benefits, please refer to the Full Time Employee Benefits Guide. 

Additional Resources
Gordon Faber Recreation Complex
Hillsboro Hops Ballpark Project

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