Park & Rec Director Vacancy Announcement
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- Attend various meetings within the county, including, but not limited to, Board of
Commissioner’s meetings, Fairgrounds Commission meetings, meetings within GRPA
statewide, and other meetings are necessary.
- Responds to inquiries and/or resolves complaints from program participants and the public.
- Coordinate administration of the concession stands, including staffing, stocking, and
cleaning as necessary.
- Monitors crowd activity at events; take disciplinary action as needed.
- Meet, greet and assist patrons in any manner.
- Supervises the management all pool operations – mechanical systems, water sanitation
equipment, pool heaters, and other pool operational systems. Monitors for problems, report
and ensure corrections are made in a timely manner. Maintains pool water chemistry within
ranges required by the State of Georgia regulations at all times. Determines the proper
correction for any balance issues and adjust pool as needed. Closes pools, when
necessary, to correct water chemistry or contamination issues. Report all incidents to the
Health Department.
- Attend Recreation Board meetings and assist as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of
specialized training in the field of work. Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in Recreation
and/or Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Sports Management or similar degree program
preferred.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the
subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the
division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
- Must possess or be able to obtain within 4 months of hire date: certification in First Aid,
CPR, and Pool or Aquatic Facility operations (CPO or AFO). WSI and American Red Cross
Instructor Certifications are desirable.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of
Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
The successful candidate must complete a Background/Reference Check and Pre-Employment
Drug Screening prior to the start of employment.
