Director, Parks and Recreation
About The Position
The Director of Parks and Recreation performs professional, administrative, and managerial work planning, organizing, and directing the department. Under policies established by the Board of Commissioners, the Director plans, promotes, organizes, and administers public recreation services for the community. The position is appointed by the Chairperson with the consent of the Board of Commissioners. The Director oversees the budget and operations of the Recreation, Parks, Tennis Center, and Senior Services divisions, as well as the County's public parks and implementation of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The role plans and manages county-wide recreation programs, facilities, staffing, budgets, projects, policies, and department goals. The Director also represents the department in meetings and presentations and works with community groups, local organizations, officials, and County personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Parks Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ten years of progressively responsible recreation and parks maintenance or closely related experience, including five years in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of public works and parks and recreation management, operations, and planning, and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of municipal funding processes, budgeting, budgetary practices, cost accounting, financial planning, and management.
- Knowledge of recreation and senior activities; management, supervision, organization, and administration; computers and job-related software; financial accounting and budgetary procedures; and athletic park and field maintenance.
- Ability to organize and direct subordinates and exercise sound judgment in pressure situations.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, elected and appointed officials, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances to ensure compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and perform duties requiring manual dexterity.
- Skill in developing operating policies and procedures and developing and managing annual budgets.
- Skill in public and interpersonal relations, and oral and written communication.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Recreation and Parks Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional certificate.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the budget and operational management of the Recreation, Parks, Tennis Center, and Senior Services divisions.
- Oversee the County’s public parks and implementation of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
- Plan, develop, supervise, and direct comprehensive county-wide recreation programs.
- Oversee development and operation of park and recreation facilities, ensuring appropriate staffing levels for anticipated facility usage.
- Develop short- and long-term department goals, policies, and procedures, and respond to internal and external customer service issues, comments, and complaints.
- Represent the department at county, district, and state meetings; make presentations to civic groups, special interest groups, and the Board of Commissioners.
- Facilitate meetings with recreation groups, youth associations, volunteers, adjoining municipalities, the Board of Education, and other County personnel.
- Plan, develop, and manage department budgets; monitor department and division purchases, financial expenses, and obligations.
- Identify funding sources and submit applications to secure funding; plan and develop specifications for department projects and purchases.
- Communicate the Parks and Recreation mission, goals, objectives, and expected code of conduct to staff and participants.
- Participate in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services and activities; identify resource needs and participate in meetings.
- Prepare department records and reports.
- Perform other related duties as required by proper authority.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
