This position is responsible for administrative, supervisory, and social work in the management and operation of an assigned recreation center offering varied recreational services to seniors. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Social Work, Nursing, Sports Management, Public Administration or a closely related field; and

• Two (2) years recent, progressively responsible experience planning, organizing, and directing senior citizen programs.

• Possession of a current/valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED certificate preferred.

*Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER

Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion /Transfer form(s).   [See condition(s) for details.]

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.  (PBA 09/10/01)

• Employees in this position are required to obtain/maintain an American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED certificate within 120 days of employment/promotion/demotion/ transfer. (See condition for details.)

• Employees are required to obtain a Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position. (See condition for details.) 

• Employees may work weekends, holidays, and overtime as the department determines necessary to meet operational needs.

• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a 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 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 Dothan’s 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 of this advertisement by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

 

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer