Now Hiring: Edmonson County Parks and Recreation Director

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 edmonsonctyfinanceofficer@gmail.com 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.