Assistant Director-Recreation

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Announcement: HR2025:46
Position Title: Assistant Director-Recreation
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Recreation
Division: Community Services
Immediate Supervisor: Director-Recreation
Department Director: Director-Recreation
Employment Status: Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive) **
Opening Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Closing Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

Overview
As a leader of others, we are seeking an inspiring leader who excels at fostering engagement, embraces flexibility, and champions a culture of collaboration and growth. In this role, you will have the opportunity to guide and influence others, empowering your team to achieve shared goals and drive meaningful results.

Primary Objectives
The Assistant Director-Recreation is an important leadership role that is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and supervising all activities/services offered to patrons by the Recreation Department. The Assistant Director-Recreation works closely with surrounding communities to establish leagues, activities, and events for the area. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
Leaders of the Poarch Creek Indians will consistently demonstrate the abilities to influence, innovate, flex their style, and problem solve.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all services and activities provided by the Recreation Department. Ensures services and staff levels are appropriate during all events, leagues, and activities.
• Assists with the directing and monitoring of approved expenditures and implements approved adjustments when needed.
• Serves as the liaison for the Recreation Department with other departments, leagues, and outside agencies.
• Promotes activities and programs in the community (personal contact, social media, newsletters, etc.). Distribute appropriate information to the community.
• Responsible for coordination and supervising volunteer personnel during the appropriate activities.
• Responsible for obtaining waivers from participants engaging in activities and then forward information to appropriate departments.
• Responsible for organizing and developing short/long term goals regarding the overall operation of the Recreation Department to appropriate staff.
• Develops and implements the goals and objectives of all assigned programs.
• Monitors and evaluates the programs and services being offered. Makes recommendations to improve services and works with Director-Recreation to implement plans.
• Conducts operational studies and makes recommendations for new services.
• Assists in management, development, and administration of the Recreation annual budget including, but not limited to, forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Prepares and presents reports regarding the overall operation of the Recreation Department to appropriate staff.
• Works closely with Chief Financial Officer and Tribal Accounting regarding all funds.
• Manages the appropriate staff including, but not limited to, general supervision, annual and other applicable performance evaluations, disciplinary, procedures, leave approvals, timesheets, etc. with applicable approval when necessary.
• Responsible for and maintains accurate and complete records of all assigned duties.
• Plans and directs the design and development of new activities/programs and improves/enhances existing facilities and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of employment experience working with youth and adults within the recreational field required.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in monitoring or coordinating the activities of subordinated including general supervision, performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, leave approval, timesheets, etc. required.
• Two (2) years of working with budgets including required reports, budget, modifications, etc. required.
• Two (2) years of employment experience in projects/contract administration required.
• Must possess First Aid Certification, including CPR and Life Saving, or obtain certification within ninety (90) days of official date of hire in this position.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain during the first week of employment.
• Must possess “ServSafe Certification” or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• Absolute confidentiality.
• Must possess a high level of maturity and exceptional organizational skills.
• Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of computers with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Must possess character that earns the confidence of program participants and community and minimizes public criticism or complaints.
• Must be able to understand and implement wellness needs of the staff and recommend additional areas, facilities, and programs to meet needs.
• Adept at multi-tasking, have unquestionable integrity, with an uncompromising commitment to quality.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Demonstrates the ability to assemble a high performing team that produces great results.
• Can manage across peer groups through relationships and positivity.
• Proactively seeks to understand and then improve process, practice, and policy.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

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