(KNZA)--The city of Hiawatha has begun its search for a new recreation director.

The City Commission Monday evening accepted the resignation of Grover Hargrove who has held the position the past 4 years.  The resignation is effective June 28th.

Hargrove is moving to Arizona with his wife, current Hiawatha USD 415 Superintendent Dr. Penny Hargrove.  She has accepted another job in Cottonwood Falls, Arizona.  

The Commission approved a new job description for the position of parks and recreation director drafted by City Administrator Mike Nichols, and authorized Nichols to begin advertising the position.

Nichols says he plans to advertise the opening both locally and on the League of Kansas Municipalities web site, with an application deadline of May 31st.

Nichols says he plans to conduct interviews the week of June 12th and then make a recommendation to the Commission at their June 19th meeting.

He says he hopes to have someone onboard the first or second week of July.