Status: Full Time, Salary - DOQ
The Parks and Recreation Department of Essex County seeks an individual to fill the full-time position of Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation. This position performs responsible professional, management and administrative work in implementing, supervising, directing all recreation and parks activities for the County. The position assists in the planning, creating monitoring and analyzing parks and recreation programs that meet the needs of the community. The position assists the Director of Parks and Recreation as needed and serves as Director in his/her absence. The Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in administering and managing programs and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Interested candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Park Administration or a related field supplemented with over three (3) years of extensive experience in the administration of recreational programs and in the development, planning and operation of recreational facilities or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job, CPR and First Aid Certification and a valid Virginia driver’s license. This position reports directly to the Director of Parks and Recreation. Applicants must submit a completed County application (linked below), resume with education, and employment/experience. Applications will be accepted and reviewed as received until filled. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. For more information, please contact Kay Carlton at (804) 445-0303. Interested candidates may submit resume to Bobbie Tassinari, Chief Business Advisor, P.O. Box 1079, Tappahannock, VA 22560.
Essex County is an equal opportunity employer.