Community organizer Jobs in Montgomery, AL

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

• A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform supervisory and participatory recreation work directing a large staff, administering recreation and / or athletic programs for the public, and providing services and facilities for organized groups at a large recreation center and gym facility. Community Center Director IIIs are responsible for the organization and implementation of programs at the recreation center. The essential functions are supervising employees and volunteers; overseeing and assisting staff in the administration of recreation and / or athletic programs; manages the community center's financial resources; and contributes to the department objectives. Employees in this class typically supervise Recreation Leader IIs and Is, Recreation Aides, and volunteers. The Community Center Director III is distinguished from the Community Center II in that the Director III conducts selected activities at a larger facility and supervises a larger staff (including coaches) with programs / activities designed for organized athletics programs as well as open gym activities. The Director II is distinguished from the Director III in that the Director II is more involved in leading non-athletic programs and is generally assigned to a smaller facility with a smaller staff. Community Center Director IIIs report to the Recreation Area Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), Recreation Administration, or a closely related field and two (2) years of professional supervisory experience in the administration of recreation and / or athletic programs in a parks and recreation department, school or agency.

NOTE : Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid Driver's license and insurable driving record. May be required to work nights, weekends, and overtime and be on-call for special events, emergencies, and security alarm calls.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill two (2) vacancies and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and the supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11 : 59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS : Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST : Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and / or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK : Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION : Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he / she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

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