Edmonson County Fiscal Court is accepting applications for the Parks and Recreation Director Position:

Applications can be picked up at the Edmonson County Judge Executive Office Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.  Applications can also be requested via email.  Please email [email protected] to request an application be emailed to you. Deadline for accepting applications is 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2023.  Completed applications or resumes can be submitted via email to the email address above or dropped off at the Judge Executive Office.

Edmonson County Fiscal Court is an equal opportunity employer.

Purpose of Job:
This position is responsible for the development and management of recreation, facilities, programs, and special events offered by the Edmonson County Parks and Recreation Department. The position also requires assuming the duties of grounds maintenance at all county owned parks. It requires some evening, weekend, and holiday hours in addition to the regular work week. It is a full-time position.

Essential Duties:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this job.

• Works under the direct supervision of the Edmonson County Fiscal Court and in conformance with applicable State and County laws, rules, and regulations.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises a diverse offering of cost-effective recreation programs that meet the needs of the community. May be responsible for conducting and/or teaching some programs. Schedules use of facilities for recreation programs offered by the Department.
• Recommend fee schedules for recreation programs to the Fiscal Court.
• Markets and promotes recreation programs. Works with Judge Executive's office to design and create seasonal program brochures.
• Coordinates department programs, events and activities with other departments, the schools, outside agencies, or others as needed; coordinates joint programs with schools and others.
• Monitors inventory of program equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; and initiates orders for program related items.
• Assists with assessments of recreational needs and interests of the community; determines appropriate types of programs to offer for various populations and age groups; evaluates participation levels and overall effectiveness and success of programs; and recommends addition, deletion, or revision of programs.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget for recreation programs; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; assists in processing invoices and payroll.
• Provides information to the public; responds to questions and complaints related to department programs; research problems and initiates problem resolution; resolves conflicts involving citizens.
• Represents the Parks and Recreation Department on various boards and local organizations related to recreation programs, as needed.
• Give assistance and support to the league boards of directors that are in place for each sport.

 
Additional Functions:

• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, annual plans, executive summaries, project reports, meeting agendas, budget documents, grant applications, performance evaluations, policies, procedures, or other documents.
• Communicates with County officials, other departments, employees, volunteers, program participants, vendors, sales representatives, school, community organizations, government agencies, the public, outside organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/ direction.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, budget reports- fee schedules, policies, procedures, manuals, publications, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Recruits, supervises, and evaluates seasonal program and event employees and volunteers; conducts training, certification, and orientation programs when necessary.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of program policies and procedures and makes recommendations for revisions and improvements when necessary.
• Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and softball fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains volleyball and basketball courts; disc golf course and other such areas of park property.
• Drags and prepares fields for play, to include lining.
• Set up and perform routine maintenance schedule for all parks equipment including lawn and power equipment, picnic tables and shelters.
• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semiskilled trades work.
• Carries out seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of park properties.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Kentucky driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration or closely related field. Experience can be substituted for educational requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification administered by the National Recreation and Park Association, desirable.

A note of thanks:
 
The family of PFC Thomas Franklin Brooks would like to express our sincere and deepest gratitude for the amazing homecoming for Uncle Frank.   From the time that his plane departed Hawaii until his burial at Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, he was honored by family, friends, the military and untold others who desired to show their respect for a young man who gave his life so many years ago. 
 
The flags, flowers, yellow bows and ribbons, banners, posters and tributes throughout this county and our community have truly touched our hearts. Each step along this journey is almost indescribable, as we cannot capture the emotions or explain our feelings. It was overwhelming at times and tears flowed unashamedly for what we witnessed and experienced.
 
We appreciated every person who honored the procession with respectful silence, standing at salute, hands over hearts, heads bowed, hats removed and the flags that were waved.  We loved seeing the children standing attentive and being curious.  These images are forever etched in our hearts.
 
We are thankful for our military and all who have served our country; and we are thankful to each of you who support them.  Please know that we felt your support.

Our family is forever thankful for a country that still believes in bringing our missing home and to a community that embraced his return.  You will never know how this has touched our hearts and made us feel even more proud to call Edmonson County our home. “Thank You” from the bottom of our hearts.
 
There is no way that we can list all who have donated their time, money, or labor to help us prepare for his homecoming.  It was well beyond all expectations. Every act of kindness or support, small or great, was noticed by someone.  If we have omitted you, please accept our sincere apology, as it was unintended. 
 
Our hope and prayers are that his life will be an inspiration and his legacy will be remembered.  May God Bless you and may God continue to bless the United States of America.
 
Sincerely, a grateful family,
Gerald Carroll, great nephew
 
With special thanks to:

• Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
• United States Army
• Kentucky National Guard
• Kentucky National Guard Memorial
• Patton Funeral Home and Brother Jerry Patton
  
• Grayson County Judge Executive
• Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office
• Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
• Kentucky State Police
• Louisville Fire Departments: Fern Creek, Louisville, Jeffersontown, Okolona, Zoneton, Anchorage,

Middletown, Fairdale, and Pleasure Ridge Park

• Edmonson County Volunteer Fire Departments
• Edmonson County Judge Executive
• Edmonson County Public Schools
• Edmonson County Public Library
• Madison’s Flowers, Whittle’s Fabrics, Creekside Nursery
• WRECC, Brooks Motor and Electric, Clark and RC Cola Distributors
• Paula Ratliff, Family Spokeswoman and Writer
• All media outlets, social media managers and writers
• Gerald Printing, JOBE Publishing, and the Edmonson Voice
  
• James Perry, Photographer
• Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church
• Jarad Bagshaw
• Mission BBQ
• TAYVIN Gardens
• Tommy Lashley, Mike and Judy Lindsey, Kim Ashley, Tessa Brooks, and Melanie Vincent
• Rolling Thunder, Patriot Guard, Charging Forward for America, The Flag Man Mission Continues
• All Veterans Associations and Groups, VFW Post 6937, DAV Post 32 Auxiliary
• Sons of the American Revolution

AND ESPECIALLY:  The community of Edmonson County