Park and Recreation Director (FT)

This position is responsible for overall administration of the programs, operations, and facilities

of the department.

land and water aerobics classes, swim lessons, tennis, golf, home school P.E. classes,

weekend tournaments, and special events including school break camp and activities,

community-wide special events, and swim meets.

• Manages the Fairgrounds including scheduling of private rentals, and community events.
• Coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of office, athletic, and custodial staff.
• Selects, schedules, and directs the work of instructors and volunteers for recreation

current budget; directs expenditures to maximize the use of available funding; implements

fee structures.

• Markets programs and provide information to the public about department programs. Make

presentations to groups, speaks with reporters, presents information to the Board of

Commissioners, and supervises the preparation of news releases and bulletins.

• Coordinates pool programs and rentals; schedules, supervises and handles payroll for

lifeguards.

• Coordinates and supervises departmental programs with other county agencies,

departments, and schools; develops and provides contracts for all outside program

providers.

• Coordinates and directs all athletic programs that are offered including training of

officials/coaches, setting up draft and observations, setting and organizing of practices.

• Ensure all facilities are open and ready for athletic events.
• Secures bids for uniforms, supplies and equipment; orders and distributes supplies and

equipment, ensuring that proper equipment is available for events.

Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Commissioner’s meetings, Fairgrounds Commission meetings, meetings within GRPA

statewide, and other meetings are necessary.

• Responds to inquiries and/or resolves complaints from program participants and the public.
• Coordinate administration of the concession stands, including staffing, stocking, and

equipment, pool heaters, and other pool operational systems. Monitors for problems, report

and ensure corrections are made in a timely manner. Maintains pool water chemistry within

ranges required by the State of Georgia regulations at all times. Determines the proper

correction for any balance issues and adjust pool as needed. Closes pools, when

necessary, to correct water chemistry or contamination issues. Report all incidents to the

Health Department.

• Attend Recreation Board meetings and assist as needed.
  

• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of

specialized training in the field of work. Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in Recreation

and/or Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Sports Management or similar degree program

preferred.

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the

subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the

division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

• Must possess or be able to obtain within 4 months of hire date: certification in First Aid,

CPR, and Pool or Aquatic Facility operations (CPO or AFO). WSI and American Red Cross

Instructor Certifications are desirable.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of

Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The successful candidate must complete a Background/Reference Check and Pre-Employment

Drug Screening prior to the start of employment.