Director of Community and Recreation Programs of Cedar Falls steps down | New Policies
CEDAR FALLS — JJ Lillibridge, the city’s recreation and community programs manager, has resigned, but his last day has not been set, city administrator Ron Gaines confirmed.
The city posted his work on Thursday morning.
Lillibridge is one of 20 city employees recognized as a “senior official”, most if not all of whom head a city department or division.
JJ Lillibridge
“The person will plan, coordinate, operate and manage the city’s recreation and fitness center, recreation programs, services and activities within the community development department, including water sports, wellness and sports for youth and adults,” reads part of the job listing. . “The position will oversee approximately 300 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees; supervising the Town Golf Professional and administering the contract; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public.
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“The position exercises direct supervision over the Recreation Program Supervisors, Recreation Program Coordinator, Fitness Coordinator and Administrative Supervisor while receiving general direction from the Director of Community Development and providing highly responsible and supportive assistance. complex to the staff.”
Lillibridge’s replacement will be offered a salary between $73,441 and $91,801 with a full-time benefits package, but that person could later earn up to $119,342 a year, the job description says. .
The annual The Runner’s Flat vertical treadmill challenge, where competitors take turns running for five minutes up a 15% incline to try and run the highest vertical distance at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. in Waterloo on Thursday February 3.
March 4 is the last day that applications will be accepted.
According to Lillibridge’s LinkedIn page, he had been the Recreation and Community Programs Manager since October 2020.
Two weeks ago, he posted on LinkedIn about “looking for a new role.” Gaines said he submitted his resignation letter a few weeks ago.
“I have over 15 years of local parks and recreation experience, however, right now I am at a place where I am looking to start writing a new and next chapter in my professional life. I am open to all kinds of possibilities and can’t wait to see what the future holds,” he wrote in his LinkedIn bio.
He and his wife also co-own Triangle Lawn Games, “the nation’s leading lawn and party game rental company,” according to its LinkedIn page.
The precise reason for his departure was not immediately available. The Courier’s request for his letter of resignation was denied pursuant to Chapter 22.7 of Iowa law, city attorney Kevin Rogers said.
A voicemail requesting comment was left for Lillibridge but was not immediately returned.
Lillibridge’s predecessor, Bruce Verink, held the position for decades, Gaines noted.
Photos: 2022 Ice Harvest Festival at Big Woods Lake
Ice Harvest 1
Spectators watch an ice harvesting demonstration on Big Woods Lake as the Hershberger family cut blocks of ice from the lake on Saturday during the Cedar Falls Ice Harvesting Festival.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Ice Harvest 2
Spectators watch an ice harvesting demonstration on Big Woods Lake as the Hershberger family cut blocks of ice from the lake on Saturday during the Cedar Falls Ice Harvesting Festival.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
Ice Harvest 3
Jonas Hershberger waits at the end of a conveyor belt for a block of ice as his family demonstrates ice harvesting at Big Woods Lake on Saturday during the Ice Harvest Festival in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
Ice Harvest 4
Children play around the pile of ice blocks as spectators watch an ice harvesting demonstration on Big Woods Lake on Saturday during the Ice Harvest Festival in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
Ice Harvest 5
Spectators watch an ice harvesting demonstration on Big Woods Lake as David Hershberger cuts blocks of ice from the lake on Saturday during the Ice Harvest Festival in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
Ice Harvest 6
Ron Dillavou begins cutting a solid piece of ice for a sculpture Saturday during the Ice Harvest Festival at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
Ice Harvest 7
Ron Dillavou begins cutting a solid piece of ice for a sculpture Saturday during the Ice Harvest Festival at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
Ice Harvest 8
Spectators watch an ice harvesting demonstration on Big Woods Lake as the Hershberger family cut blocks of ice from the lake on Saturday during the Cedar Falls Ice Harvesting Festival.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
Ice Harvest 9
Spectators watch an ice harvesting demonstration on Big Woods Lake as the Hershberger family cut blocks of ice from the lake on Saturday during the Cedar Falls Ice Harvesting Festival.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
Ice Harvest 10
Jonas Hershberger stacks blocks of ice as his family demonstrates ice harvesting at Big Woods Lake on Saturday during the Ice Harvest Festival in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
Ice Harvest 11
Spectators watch an ice harvesting demonstration on Big Woods Lake as the Hershberger family cut blocks of ice from the lake on Saturday during the Cedar Falls Ice Harvesting Festival.
CHRIS ZOELLER Personal Mail Photographer
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