Division Manager, Recreation

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 80,433 - 129,497; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County's Parks and Recreation Department seeks a manager to design, coordinate, and oversee projects across all park locations. You will supervise staff, schedule workloads, review timesheets, and liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure quality results.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation and at least five years of progressive leadership experience within recreation and parks administration, plus a valid Georgia driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Parks & Recreation or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in recreation and parks administration, including lead or supervisory roles.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manages and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees work schedules; reviews timesheets and addresses personnel issues.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; ensures resources are available and monitors progress.
• Determines projects for park locations; designs site plans; prepares specs and coordinates with contractors or in-house staff.
• Communicates with the public and volunteers to resolve complaints and answer questions.
• Manages Work Order System; runs monthly reports; uses GIS/CAD to assess park boundaries and field data.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Communication skills

GIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Salary Range: ($80,433 - $104,965 - $129,497) Exempt

The purpose of this classification is to design, construct, and coordinate projects with contractors, in-house crews, consultants, or other departments for all projects at any park location within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Essential Functions

Manages and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; addresses employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; manages work; acts as 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 subordinates have proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with revisions to procedure manuals as appropriate.

Determines projects to be performed at individual park locations; designs site plans for projects; meets on-site to determine quantities or materials needed; prepares specifications for projects; communicates with contractors or in-house staff to complete projects; verifies material is delivered or available; receives and requests cost estimates or material quotes; coordinates needed equipment for projects; and verifies work has been satisfactorily completed.

Communicates with public and volunteers to resolve complaints or answer questions; communicates with shop supervisors or superintendents to perform tasks needed to resolve issues; and verifies issues are resolved either by contractor or in-house staff.

Manages Work Order System; updates queries to run monthly reports; revises dates and forms to incorporate any requested changes; uses GIS or CAD information to determine park boundaries; performs on-site inspections to verify information in the field; and relays information to requesting party.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Recreation or a related field required; five years of progressively responsible experience in recreation and parks administration, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.