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The City of Decatur, Georgia is seeking to hire a Director of Parks and Recreation with a proven record to lead its highly regarded parks and recreation department. The City of Decatur seeks an experienced leader who is committed to collaboration, consensus building, integrity, and transparency. The Director of Parks and Recreation must fully embrace the culture of the Decatur community and City organization, honoring the City’s commitment to strategic planning, community engagement, innovative programs and services that reflect best practices, fiscal stewardship, and exceptional customer service.
Decatur’s city limits include 4.7 square miles, more than 25,000 residents as of the 2020 Census. Decatur has a traditional small-town atmosphere–and the sophistication and excitement of a college town–along with all the benefits of living in a major metropolitan area. The City of Decatur has friendly neighbors, tree-lined streets, great schools, parks and playing fields, libraries, colleges, and businesses all make Decatur a wonderful place to spend some time. Just minutes east of downtown Atlanta, minutes west of Stone Mountain, and the MARTA rail station is right under the downtown square.
The Decatur Parks & Recreation Department’s mission is to provide exceptional experiences that foster healthy living and meaningful connections within our communities. The Parks and Recreation Department staff are dedicated to creating opportunities that inspire and empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to lead active, vibrant lives. The Parks and Recreation Department includes 27 full-time staff who are responsible for 9 parks, 3 outdoor pools, and one indoor pool, 9 tennis courts, 4 recreation centers with over 133,000 square feet of recreation space, 3 dog parks, a skate park, a community garden, youth and adult sports programs, senior programs, after school programs, holiday programs, summer camps and various recreation programs and special events.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
- A community-engaged leader with the ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships with staff, community leaders and the community at large.
- A strong, collaborative leader who can combine vision, strategy, and innovation.
- Strategic and collaborative leader who understands how to balance financial excellence and sustainability while looking ahead to changing service needs and models.
- An excellent communicator and possesses interpersonal skills.
- A builder of strong partnerships and consensus at all levels of the organization.
- An approachable and supportive leader who has a proven record of developing high performing teams.
- A transparent and knowledgeable leader able to build trust with all stakeholders.
- Innovative and experienced in identifying emerging parks and recreation trends and opportunities and able to effectively implement best practice solutions.
- Able to balance the needs for strategic thinking and direction with the day-to-day cultivating a positive morale throughout the management of the department.
Education
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field and ten years of relevant experience. A master’s degree is a plus. CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional) or CPRE (Certified Park and Recreation Executive) Certification is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $91,936 to $150,934 with a starting salary range from $91,936 to $121,435. Appointments within the range will be made depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. A generous benefit and retirement package is also offered by the city.
How To Apply
Candidates must apply by Monday, August 15, 2024, with resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to the attention of Charlene Stevens, Executive Vice President Joe DeLuce, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, Tel: (847)380-3240 ext. 124 or 155.
The City of Decatur, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Deadline: August 15, 2024
Posted: 2024-08-06
