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Description
This 782 acre park surrounds Lake Chapman and offers picnic sites, hiking and horse trails, swimming playgrounds, fishing, camping, dog parks, boating, disc golf, sports areas, camping and more. Athens-Clarke County takes pride in providing our community with facilities like those of many state parks.
Position Overview:
Seeks Park Coordinator to assist with and manage all aspects of daily operations of Sandy Creek Park.
Responsibilities:
The purpose of this job is to assist with and manage all aspects of daily operations of Sandy Creek Park. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- facility planning,
- development,
- evaluating services and programs,
- assisting with the management of visitor services along with safety and security within the Park,
- assisting with the management of the computerized reservation and sales system,
- preparing reports and budgets,
- public relations functions,
- supervising and training employees/volunteers/community service workers,
- assisting with the development and application of operational standards,
- preparing long- and short-term goals,
- performing additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in course of study related to occupational field;
- 2 years of related experience in park administration, park/natural resource management or related field;
- Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job;
- First Aid/CPR Certification or have ability to attain within 60 days of employment;
- A valid driver's license;
- Supervision of staff and/or volunteers and planning and implementing programs experience in a natural resources setting is preferred. See job description for further details;
- This merit system position requires that the employee satisfactorily complete a probationary period;
To Apply:
Satula Governmental Building, 375 Satula Avenue, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application and questionnaire may also be downloaded from our website.
Athens-Clarke County Government does not discriminate on the basis of disabled status. The telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) number is (706) 613-3115. Applicant must be able to pass a drug test prior to employment.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.