Assistant Leisure Services Director (Programs and Athletics)

CITY OF DOTHAN Personnel Department 126 North Saint Andrews Street Dothan, AL 36303 http://www.dothan.org INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Assistant Leisure Services Director (Programs and Athletics) SALARY $83,553.60 - $133,598.40 Annually **CLOSING DATE:*10/28/2026 This position is responsible for directing assigned department operations for leisure services facilities and programming. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in Recreation, Park Management, Public Administration, Event Planning, Sports Management, Physical Education, or closely related field; and Eight (8) years recent experience in municipal management directing public parks, recreation centers, and recreation programs with responsibility for program management and budget administration; and Possession of a minimum of one (1) of the following current and valid certifications: o Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) Professional Recreator Certificate o Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification o CPR/First Aid Instructor o Certified Festival and Event Associate (CFEA) Certification o Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) o Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) o Certified Pool Operator (CPO) o Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) o Certified Sports Official (Such as Dixie Youth, Special Olympics, etc.) o Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) o Certified Youth Sports Administrator o Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class C with Passenger Endorsement o Group Fitness Instructor (From an Accredited Institution/Program) o NASP Basic Archery Instructor or USA Archery - Level I Instructor Certification o Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Supervisor or Custodial (OTPS/OTPC) Certification o Personal Trainer Certification (From an Accredited Institution/Program) o ServSafe Manager Certificate o Trail Maintenance, Management, and/or Master Certification o Turfgrass Management Certification o Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification Possession of a current and valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED certificate preferred. Possession of current and valid Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification preferred. Possession of current and valid Certified Festival and Event Associate (CFEA) certification preferred. *Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER: Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer form(s). NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 09/10/01) Employees in this position are required to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class C with Passenger Endorsement within 120 days of employment/promotion/demotion/ transfer. (See condition for details.) Employees in this position are required to successfully complete at least one (1) of the following additional certifications within eighteen (18) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer. (See condition for details.) o Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) Professional Recreator Certificate o Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification o CPR/First Aid Instructor o Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) o Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) o Certified Pool Operator (CPO) o Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) o Certified Sports Official (Such as Dixie Youth, Special Olympics, etc.) o Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) o Certified Youth Sports Administrator o Group Fitness Instructor (From an Accredited Institution/Program) o NASP Basic Archery Instructor r USA Archery - Level I Instructor Certification o Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Supervisor or Custodial (OTPS/OTPC) Certification o Personal Trainer Certification (From an Accredited Institution/Program) o ServSafe Manager Certificate o Trail Maintenance, Management, and/or Master Certification o Turfgrass Management Certification o Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification Employees in this position are required to obtain and maintain an American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED certificate within one (1) year of employment/promotion/ demotion/transfer. (See condition for details.) Employees in this position are required to obtain and maintain a Certified Festival and Event Associate (CFEA) certification within three (3) years of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer. (See condition for details.) An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks. An applicant for this position is subject to a criminal history background check pursuant to the following statutes: 38-13-1. Ala. Code (1975) et seq., as amended by the Child Care Safety Act (Act of Alabama #2018-278), Act of Alabama 2019-322, or 41-27-10, Ala. Code (1975). Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12) Must meet the City of Dothans employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing. APPLICATION / EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade. Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date by emailing [email protected]. For more detailed information and to apply go to the City of Dothan's website at http://www.dothan.org and click on the employment link.