Darin Budak

Darin Budak

Ballfield Supervisor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Recreation and Parks, City of Bakersfield

  • Education

    • Rock Springs High School

      1983 - 1986
      General
    • Western Wyoming Community College

      1986 - 1988
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Criminal Justice and Corrections
    • Northern Arizona University

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
  • Experience

    • City of Rock Springs

      Aug 1988 - Sept 1996
      Ballfield Supervisor
    • City of Goodyear

      Feb 2004 - Feb 2007
      Parks Superintendent
    • Recreation and Parks, City of Bakersfield

      Feb 2007 - Jan 2025
      Assistant Director

      I develop and direct the day-to-day activities of the Recreation and Parks Department. Duties include:monitor and coordinates all personnel related activities in the department; performs administrative work in planning, management and evaluation of recreation and parks facilities and program. I also provide highly responsible and complex administrative assistance to the Director and act as the Director of Recreation and Parks as assigned.

    • The City of Bakersfield

      Oct 2024 - now
      Director recreation and Parks

      17+ years of experience in Recreation and Parks Department management for the City of Bakersfield. Director all 4 divisions with a workforce of 200+ full-time employees. Expertise in enhancing public recreational opportunities through strategic planning and inclusive programming, fostering strong community engagement and operational excellence.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Parks and Recreation Executive - CPRE

      NRPA
      Oct 2012
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Sports Field Manager - CSFM

      Sports Turf Managers Association
      Apr 2011
      View certificate certificate