About This Role
Directing the Parks and Recreation Department is the core of this highly responsible professional position, which involves planning, organizing, and administering public recreation services for the community. The Director works under policies established by the Board of Commissioners and is appointed by the Chairperson with the Board's consent.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the budget and operational management of multiple divisions within the Department, including Recreation, Parks, Tennis Center, and Senior Services
- Be responsible for oversight of the County’s public parks and Parks & Recreation Master Plan implementation
- Plan, develop, supervise, and direct comprehensive county-wide recreation programs
- Oversee the development and operation of park and recreation facilities, ensuring appropriate staffing levels for anticipated usage
- Develop short- and long-term department goals; prepare policies and procedures
- Respond to internal and external customer service issues, comments, or complaints
- Represent the department at various 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 purchase and financial expenses, and obligations
- Identify funding sources and submit necessary applications to secure money; plan and develop specifications for department projects and purchases
- Communicate the Parks and Recreation mission, goals and objectives and expected code of conduct to all staff and participants
- Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services and activities; identify resource needs; participate in meetings
- Prepare department records and reports
- Perform any related duties as required by proper authority
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Parks Management, Public or Business Administration, or a related field
- Ten (10) years of progressively responsible recreation and parks maintenance or closely related experience, with five (5) years in a supervisory capacity
- OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above
- Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License
Nice to have:
- Master’s degree in Recreation and Parks Management, Public or Business Administration, or a related field
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional certificate
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