Assistant Recreation Director

Harris County; Hamilton (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement vesting (5 years)

Job summary

Harris County, Georgia is seeking a full-time Assistant Recreation Director to lead the Recreation Department under the Recreation Director. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration or related field, five years of progressive experience, and a valid driver's license.

The role involves managing the county's state-of-the-art facilities and coordinating programs. Starting pay is $65,087.88 annually with generous benefits and a five-year retirement vesting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in parks and recreation administration.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must obtain state inmate supervision certification within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Recreation Department, including the 42,000-square-foot Community Center with indoor pool, courts, fitness center, meeting rooms and outdoor spaces.
• Manage five parks and 21 miles of the Man O'War Railroad Recreation Trail.
• Coordinate recreational programs and special events; manage department website and social media.
• Collaborate with community associations to support youth and recreational sports programs.
• Work under the Recreation Director and ensure compliance with background, drug, and employment checks.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Five years experience in parks and rec

Education

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration or related field

Tools

CPO certification

AFO certification

CPRP certification

CYSA certification

Job description

Recreation – Assistant Director

Harris County, Georgia, with a population of approximately 36,000, is located in west central Georgia along the Alabama border, approximately 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. Home to Callaway Resort & Gardens and F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Harris County is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Recreation Director.

This position reports directly to the Recreation Director and is a full-time, salaried-exempt position with a Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule. The successful candidate must also be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed and possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

This position operators under the leadership of the Recreation Director and assists with the overall management and daily operations of the Recreation Department. Responsibilities include maintenance and oversight of the County's state-of-the-art, 42,000-square-foot Community Center, featuring an indoor swimming pool, basketball/volleyball/pickleball courts, fitness center, meeting rooms, offices, and outdoor patio; five parks; and 21 miles of the Man O'War Railroad Recreation Trail.

Additional duties include managing the department's website and social media accounts, assisting with the coordination and delivery of recreational programs and special events, and working with various community associations to support youth and recreational sports programs, including baseball/softball, football, basketball, track, wrestling, soccer, cheerleading, flag football, volleyball, and swim team.

The successful candidate must obtain certification to supervise state inmates within three months of employment.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration or related field, five years of progressive experience in parks and recreation administration or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required work; recreational programming, facilities management and maintenance, as well as working with an advisory board, knowledge of current recreational trends, and a valid driver's license.

Preferred qualifications include certifications as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Certified Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), and/or Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA). Candidates who do not currently hold these certifications must have the ability to obtain them within three years of their date of hire.

The starting annual rate of pay is $65,087.88 plus generous benefits, including a five-year vesting schedule for retirement.

Position opened until filled. Hiring dependent upon successfully passing drug screening, background check, social media check, employment check, and driving history check. Harris County, Georgia is an EOE.