Alabama Recreation & Parks Association

Parks Asst. Mgr. 1

Paygrade: 12 Entry Salary: $2,222.68/month    $26,672.14 Yr

Position #: 00098965 Location: Georgia Veteran’s State Park – Crisp County
Position #: 00098982 Location: High Falls State Park – Monroe County
Position #: 00099023 Location: Reed Bingham State Park – Cook County

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
OR  Completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of full time experience in a State Park, Historic Site or similar facility with assigned duties in specialized area(s) such as visitors services, security or facilities maintenance OR Completion of a High School Diploma / GED AND Three years of full time experience in a State Park, Historic Site or similar facility with assigned duties in specialized area(s) such as visitors services, security or facilities maintenance.

NOTES
1. The selected candidate must reside in housing provided. If not currently residing in DNR housing, the selected candidate will be required to pay 100% of residence utilities.
2. This position has been designated as a Class I Deputy Conservation Ranger; therefore, applicants must be at least twenty-one years of age and meet all requirements for certification as a Peace Officer by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
3. MEDICAL STANDARDS-VISON: Minimum vision corrected to 20\40 with glasses or corrective lenses and at least 20\60 in both eyes without correction, Peripheral vision of at least 70 degrees in each eye. Information concerning additional standards is available upon request.
4. The selected candidate may be required to pass a pre-employment drug-screening test before final offer of the position.
5. Please indicate on your application/resume which position you are applying for.

DEADLINE:  Applications must be postmarked no later than August 27, 2010.  Applicants must submit a State of Georgia Employment Application to the following address:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites Division
ATTN: Lisa Keener
2024 Newton Road
Albany, GA 31701

A State of Georgia Employment Application can be downloaded at www.spa.ga.gov/jobApplicants/stateapp

RECREATION SPECIALIST

The City of Germantown, Tennessee is seeking a Recreation Specialist to work in their Parks & Recreation Department. The successful candidate will plan, organize, coordinate and oversee a variety of leisure, recreational and educational programs, activities and events for various age groups with an emphasis on athletic programming. Programs and activities may be conducted at greenway areas, parks, playgrounds, gyms, athletic fields and other sites within the City. Duties include:

• Evaluate community needs and plan and organize programming accordingly
• Schedule and coordinate use of facilities and equipment
• Recruit, train and oversee contractual instructors, volunteers and part-time staff
• Lead and teach a variety of on-site recreational activities
• Schedule activities and oversee registration and fee collection
• Regularly attend activities

Must be knowledgeable of the philosophy and objectives of municipal recreation and the methods and techniques of program and event planning and administration.  Should be skilled in developing and coordinating a variety of programs and events to meet community needs and interest. Must be able to work independently and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely completion of work.

Qualifications include any equivalent to bachelor’s degree in recreation, leisure studies or related field and two years recreation/athletic programming.

Additional Requirements:  Must be a Certified Parks & Recreation Professional through the National Parks & Recreation Association and the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, or eligible. CPR/AED Certified or ability to obtain. Valid Driver’s license required.

Grade Minimum: $39,366

Director of Parks & Recreation
City of Madison, Alabama
Job Req. #10-012

The City of Madison, Alabama is seeking a qualified individual to fill position of Director of Parks & Recreation. Responsible for strategic planning, implementing and directing the City’s comprehensive Parks & Recreation programs & activities serving all age groups including senior citizens while working with the community toward the development of community, business & self supporting programs; Serves as chief administrator of the Dept. with final authority in matters of policy, operations, planning, budgeting, performance management for 100+ empl. that include Aquatics, Senior Center, Parks & Facilities Maintenance, Program Management Division, Recreation Administrative Services & Madison Assisted Ride System (MARS) program; Develops & manages all contracts, CIP budgets & projects; controls purchasing/inventory of equipment; ensures compliance accountability for annual operating budget normally in excess of 2.5 million; Researches& prepares needs assessment for recreational community; Working knowledge of turf & grounds maintenance, playground tools & equipment; Thorough knowledge of various sports & recreational rules & regulations; Strong knowledge of facilities, field & equipment maintenance & preparations; Knowledge of AL Bid Law; Bachelor’s degree in Parks & Recreation or related field; 5+ yrs. of progressive experience in a comparable position; Extensive supervisory & experience in administrative & managerial functions in parks & recreation programs; Strong leadership, personnel management & positive public relations skills to work with Advisory Boards, City management & officials, schools & civic community, local businesses, media, vendors & general public; Strong computer, verbal, writing, training & presentation skills; Skills in grant writing & management process; Ability to obtain AL Drivers Lic. with exceptional driving record, background & work performance record; Salary: $70,000-$104,000 annually DOQ; Excellent benefit package with retirement plan; Deadline: Open until filled; To view the full job posting and to download an application, please visit our website @ www.madisonal.gov. To apply, please complete and mail signed application to: Human Resources-Madison Municipal Complex, 100 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758; EOE; Deadline: Open until filled. Resumes only will not be accepted. Upon receipt of your completed application, resumes can be attached as part of your application. However, we respectively request that you do not mark as ‘see resume’ on any part of the application, as most resumes do not list all of our required information such as telephone numbers for each previous employer listed on the application. You may fax your completed application to us at 256-772-5643, although we do request that the hard copy with your original signature be mailed to us at 100 Hughes Road, Madison, Alabama, 35758.; EOE

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