Parks and Recreation Director

Jackson County Commission; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Retirement

BCBS Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

Jackson County Commission is seeking a Parks and Recreation Director for Jackson County, Alabama. Applications accepted Oct 6–20, 2026, during standard business hours. The role oversees all county park locations, budget responsibilities, staff supervision, and coordination with public partners.

Starting pay ranges from $32.47 to $35.48 per hour, depending on education, certification, and experience. Benefits include State Retirement, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life

Qualifications

• Experience and education in Parks and Recreation, business and personnel management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and administration of all County Park locations, including preparing yearly budgets and managing expenditures. Supervises parks and recreation staff, performs public relations work with partners, and maintains good working relationships with the public.

Job description

• Jackson County Commission will accept applications for a Parks and Recreation Director for Jackson County from October 6th- October 20th, 2026 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.
• Jackson County Commission will accept applications for a Parks and Recreation Director for Jackson County from October 6th- October 20th, 2026 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

Oversees the development and administration of all County Park locations to include preparing yearly budgets, managing and operating all county parks, monitoring expenditures and overseeing the maintenance of parks, athletic fields, docks, and other facilities. Involves administrative duties as a department head and supervisor over parks and recreation staff members. Performs public relations activities in collaboration with the Jackson County Commission, Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, TVA, ADEM, and other governmental entities. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the public. Experience and education in Parks and Recreation, business and personnel management preferred.

Starting pay

$32.47/Hour- $35.48/Hour (based on education, certification, and experience)

Benefits provided

• State Retirement, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

Jackson County Commission is an equal opportunity employer.