JOB SUMMARY:   The Executive Director position is under the direct supervision of the VLPRA Board, the Director is responsible for the implementation of agency policy and the overall management of the parks and recreation system. The primary function of the Director is to carry out the Authority’s statutory responsibilities and to enact and follow the policies adopted by the VLPRA Board. This position shall be the administrative head of all departments of the Authority, in regards to recreation programming, personnel management, facility development, and business management.

APPLICATION:      Applicants must submit a resume along with three professional references with the application to be eligible for consideration. To apply, please visit VLPRA's website at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0e983894-8cf5-487b-9b87-7eb1dd0f5b6e&ccId=1507587039_1625&type=MP&lang=en_US

Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

MINIMUM TRAINING:     Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management, public administration, business administration or related field supplemented by five to six years of responsible experience in public management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Has knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Must possess the ability to compile and analyze information and present both oral and written reports clearly, concisely, and effectively.

About Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority (VLPRA) offers sports and leisure activities for all ages and manages 40+ parks and facilities. The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association named VLPRA the statewide Agency of the Year four out of the last six years. VLPRA is a family-friendly work environment that values work-life balance and has a strong sense of teamwork. Valdosta-Lowndes County is the business, cultural, educational, medical, leisure, and retail hub for eleven South Georgia and North Florida counties. Valdosta, Georgia's tenth largest city, and Lowndes County are quickly becoming one of the fastest growing areas in Georgia and is home to Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta State University, and a regional medical center. The community's dedication to maintaining its level of growth, without compromising quality of life, makes Valdosta-Lowndes County a "City Without Limits - Region of Opportunity" and ESPN's TitleTown USA.

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