Employment/HR
Employment Opportunities
- Assistant Director – Recreation & Leisure
Pay Range: $105,000-$115,000
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director supports the Executive Director in overseeing recreation
programs, events, facility operations, and park management. This role involves
managing partnerships, leading community engagement, and ensuring the effective
delivery of recreational services. The Assistant Director also handles
high-complexity projects, assists in budget management, ensures legal
compliance, and develops staff through training and coaching. Additionally, the
role includes managing the Castine Center, overseeing athletic events, and
supporting the goal of achieving CAPRA Accreditation and Gold Medal Agency
status.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Manage Castine Center operations and athletic events.
- Develop and oversee budgets, pricing, and financial management for programs.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
- Lead staff training and employee development.
- Research trends to enhance recreational offerings.
- Administer permits and manage contracts for services and projects.
- Represent the department in meetings and events as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Parks & Recreation or related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience.
- CPRP or CPRE certification preferred.
- Experience in facility and event management preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Primarily office work with outdoor duties requiring walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional travel.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
· Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
· Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
· Park maintenance or construction experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· General understanding of sports athletic fields layout, terminology and preparation.
· Ability to read, write, read a tape measure and understand verbal unsupervised directions.
· Ability to communicate effectively with people, staff, and supervisors within the District organization.
· Must possess the ability to perform effectively under pressure, managing strict and unforeseen deadlines.
· Must adapt quickly, learn, and familiarize oneself with the special requirements inherent in recreation.
Part-Time Positions
Available
- Pelican Park Recreation Facility Staff, Starting at $16.50/hour
This staff works in the park in the
evenings and on weekends preparing for practices and games, turning on lights,
attending to restrooms, some field set up, meeting the public, answering questions
and problem-solving. This position works outside the majority of the time
and requires the ability to be able to lift 50lbs. Communicates with
other staff and management on a two-way radio and takes public calls via
phone. It also requires the ability to communicate in written form.
Flexible hours.
- Castine Center Event Staff, Starting
at $16.50/hour (21+)
The staff works in the Castine Center to maintain all areas
of the facility in "show condition" at all times including before,
during and after events. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning
restrooms, removing trash from all areas of the building, cleaning and setting
up tables and/or chairs, vacuuming, mopping and cleaning interior/exterior
windows. Position requires the ability to lift 50lbs, communicate with other
staff and management via two-way radio and communicate verbally with rental
groups. This is a part-time position with the majority of scheduled hours on
evenings and/or weekends.
Please apply at the Pelican Park office, inside of
the Castine Center at: 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, LA.
Office
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Recreation District No. 1 of St Tammany
Pelican Park Recreation District #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description. Pelican Park Recreation District #1 encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Pelican Park Recreation District #1 will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Pelican Park Recreation District's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Pelican Park Recreation District employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
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