Recreation District Administrator

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to manage assigned recreation facilities and programs. The Recreation District Administrator supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, makes hiring or termination recommendations, and develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate facility coverage and control. This role also involves organizing, prioritizing, and assigning work, ensuring subordinates have the necessary resources, and monitoring work progress. The Administrator serves as a liaison between division management and department staff, other departments, and outside agencies, and assists in developing division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and programs. They identify, plan, and manage recreation center programs and services, assess community needs, coordinate staff to implement services, and manage programs in accordance with guidelines. Additionally, the Administrator maintains knowledge of resources and services from other community agencies, develops contacts with other service providers, provides information and referrals to participants, and conducts community outreach efforts regarding center programs and activities. They also plan, develop, and coordinate partnerships with professional organizations, private service providers, businesses, and regional commissions, serving as a community advocate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management or a related field required
• Three years of experience overseeing recreation programs, facilities, and staff to include lead or supervisory experience
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; makes hiring or termination recommendations; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate facility coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to management as requested.
• Serves as liaison between division manager and department staff, team members, other departments, and outside agencies regarding projects and activities; acts for division manager, including representing them at meetings and resolving problems, as needed; advises division manager of potential problems; and develops solutions and makes recommendations.
• Assists division manager in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and programs for division; identifies, plans, and manages recreation center programs and services; assesses and identifies community needs; coordinates staff to implement services and activities; and manages programs in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of resources and services provided by other community agencies; develops and maintains contacts with other service providers and institutions to enhance programming opportunities offered by the center; provides information and makes appropriate referrals to participants needing assistance and their families; and provides advice and recommendations to the division manager and department head regarding programming for the community through recreation centers.
• Develops and conducts community outreach efforts regarding center programs and activities; plans, develops, and coordinates partnerships with professional organizations, private service providers, businesses, and regional commissions; and serves as a community advocate through involvement with allied organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager