ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Supervises the Recreation and Sports Management Department in the absence of the Director.

Manages Sportsman Recreation Program and trains all employees in the use and operation of program in order to automate procedures.

Coordinates, supervises, schedules and trains all seasonal workers. Maintains volunteers’ code of conduct.

Works closely with the Director to establish priorities, policies and strategic direction and takes an active leadership role.

Supervise, monitor and oversee the concession operation at all complexes. Provides monthly reports to the Director of concession operations. Assists in developing and enforcing departmental policies and procedures; establishing guidelines and work criteria for department.

Oversees and directs assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; assists in establishing work schedules; may interview and recommend for hire personnel; recruits volunteers.

Participates in preparing the annual departmental budget and verifying all expenditures within the department.

Promotes good public relations with the community; advertises and promotes recreational activities.

Coordinates work efforts with associates, boards, civic groups, County Administrator, and Commissioners; coordinates work and carries out assignments of the Director of Recreation and Sports Management.

Ensures that all facilities are safe and well kept; ensures the safe operation of equipment.

Supervises maintenance plans for facilities.

Markets athletic and special events through media and other social media networks. Distributes brochures throughout Effingham County.

Works with the Effingham County Board of Commissioners Grants Coordinator to identify and obtain new areas of funding.

Attends meetings and athletic competitions as required.

Participates in the Supervising of team drafts to ensure equality; supervises sports camps and coaches' clinics; supervises the operation of concessions.

Motivates and insures proper training of subordinate employees and volunteers.

Maintains appropriate inventory and issues equipment when needed. Meets with coaches and participants to see how programs can be improved.

Establishes continuity between the G.H.S.A. manual and local rules.

Approves all G.R.P.A. district/state rosters.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, or other software programs.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Regular and routine attendance at work is required.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation Science, Commercial Recreation, Public Administration or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in recreation administration, parks and recreation program development and implementation ; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Park and Recreation certification desired.

We are an equal opportunity/drug free workplace employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal , state or local laws. Applicants with a known disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation in the recruitment or selection process but must request this accommodation no later than 48 hours prior to the need.

All resumes must be submitted with a completed County Application. Applications can be obtained at: Human Resources Office, 601 N Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329 or