***** This position is assigned to Sandy Creek Nature Center*****

REPORTS TO: Leisure Services Administrator, Assistant Director and/or Director.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System- Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: 120
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to manage the operations of assigned facilities owned by Athens-Clarke County Unified Government under the jurisdiction of the Leisure Services Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and evaluating assigned staff, preparing and monitoring facility budget, managing facility programs, utilization and rentals, developing goals, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

Work Schedule:  The normal work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 – 5:30 with some Sundays and Monday, events, camp ect and evenings. This position is also expected to attend the monthly meetings for Sandy Creek Nature Center Inc., typically the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. This position maintains on-call status for emergencies and other facility or Department needs, unless on vacation.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Bachelor's degree in course of study related to the occupational field with three years of related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the job.

Two years of supervisory experience required.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must be certified in First Aid/CPR/AED and Mandated Reporter or have ability to attain within 6 months of employment.

Must have or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire FEMA’s NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 level training and maintain these trainings throughout employment.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises and evaluates assigned facility staff and handles employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and performs employee performance appraisals.

Recruits and oversees work of contract labor personnel.

Develops, directs, implements and evaluates programs, special events, activities and resources for the community; determines program content/schedules and allocates staff hours, supplies, equipment, space and other resources.

Supervises the daily operations, maintenance and use of the facility by staff, public, and other community institutions and handles all related complaints and problems.

Prepares reports on facility usage, program/facility costs and participation; develops basic methods for tracking programs participants and costs, gathers and inputs data, prepares findings for further analysis.

Prepares annual facility budget and monitors expenditures under current budget; directs and manages the collection of revenues and prepares revenue and facility rental reports.

Develops short and long range goals for the facility and plans daily workflow to meet goals.

Promotes general use of facility through advertising, public relations and marketing in conjunction with Leisure Services Marketing Coordinator. Supervises and trains volunteers, and evaluates their usage for facility programs and services.

Coordinates all maintenance and security needs for the facility and programs. Inspects assigned facilities for safety and repairs, and creates work orders to appropriate personnel as needed. Performs light manual labor duties including cleaning and event set-up/tear down.

Schedules and manages indoor and outdoor facility rentals and programs, and coordinates customer needs. May be assigned as facility liaison for department social media and/or volunteer task force.

Serves as a Department liaison with community groups associated with assigned facilities or programs.

Enforces policies and procedures at assigned facility, and provides input on Department-wide policies and procedures as needed. Performs other related duties as required.

When Assigned to Sandy Creek Nature Center
Manages the operations of a library resource center and a gift shop, including staffing, purchase of supplies, inventory maintenance and financial records.

Supervises and assists in the maintenance and care of wildlife used in educational programs and public viewing; reviews medical care procedures, standards and practices and applies or assists with medical treatment where appropriate.

Supervises the administration of state and federal permits as they pertain to exhibiting and rehabilitating wildlife, threatened/endangered species and scientific collection and works with appropriate state and federal agencies to assure compliance.

Coordinates with Division Administrator and Trails and Open Space Facility and Program Supervisor when organizing or hosting work days on Sandy Creek Nature Center trails, and when needing maintenance, improvements, or alterations to Sandy Creek Nature Center Trails.

Serves as liaison between Leisure Services Department and Sandy Creek Nature Center Inc. to guide SCNC Inc. on facility and program needs. Attends monthly SCNC Inc. board meetings.

Maintains American Camp Association accreditation for Sandy Creek Day Camp.

Coordinates with Division Administrator and Sandy Creek Park Facility and Program Supervisor when needing maintenance, improvements, or alterations to Sandy Creek Park with respect to Sandy Creek Day Camp.