Strategic Recreation Division Manager, Parks & Projects

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

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.