Job Overview
Employment Type
Consulting
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $110,142.00 - $125,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services is a local government department dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Athens-Clarke County community through the development and delivery of recreational, cultural, and public arts programs and facilities. Located at the Allen House 205 on Old Commerce Road, GA, this department operates within a progressive, vibrant community just 65 miles from Atlanta, known for its high quality of life, top-tier educational institutions like the University of Georgia, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and rich cultural amenities including arts, entertainment, music, and food scenes. The department is committed to serving the public by managing parks,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreation and parks management, recreation and leisure studies, or related field
- five years of related experience
- five years of supervisory experience
- valid Georgia driver's license
- ability to work non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays
- ability to respond to emergency and after-hours calls
- regular and predictable attendance
- cooperative teamwork skills
- ability to operate vehicles safely as per ACC policy
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Parks Management, Recreation and Leisure Studies, or related field
- five years of related experience
- five years of supervisory experience
- valid Georgia driver's license
- certification as CPRP preferred
- knowledge of public administration and government regulations
- proficiency with computers and software
- strong organizational and budget management skills
- ability to develop and implement policies and plans
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to manage multiple duties under deadlines
Job Duties
- Develops department mission, goals, objectives, long-range and strategic plans
- coordinates with affiliated non-profit agencies, government agencies, directives, and the community
- coordinates department services with other divisions/departments/agencies
- conducts regular division administrator staff meetings and approves recommendations
- serves as advisory member of various inter-governmental steering committees
- coordinates implementation of internal and external events like holiday luncheons, parades, and festivals
- attends and conducts presentations for civic meetings and youth organizations
- oversees development of public arts program
- attends department director and Mayor & Commission meetings
- monitors programmatic needs including summer camps
- edits department publications and communicates with media
- recruits, hires, supervises and evaluates staff, handles employee concerns
- develops annual operating and capital budgets
- develops and administers department policies
- manages grant applications and monitors grant performance
- produces annual and statistical reports
- inspects department facilities and oversees security functions
- serves as contracting officer for design, engineering, and construction contracts
- oversees county-wide greenway and rail-to-trail network development
- consults with other jurisdictions on facility design and programs
- oversees facility master planning and development
- negotiates legal agreements and contracts
- develops proposals for SPLOST/TSPLOST projects
- collaborates on stewardship of natural areas and facilities
- negotiates real estate transactions for park acquisitions
- recommends government ordinances
- stays abreast of industry trends and legal matters
- enforces regulations and educates the public
- composes correspondence, reports, and presentations
- performs other related duties as assigned
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