Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree and background in Parks and Recreation management?  We are searching for a Deputy Director for the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department.

Under general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, you

• Assist in developing, directing, and managing the overall operations of the Parks and Recreation Department, including programs, facilities, and personnel. 
• Plan, develop, schedule, direct and implement county-wide recreational programs and maintenance initiatives. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of the department budget. 
• Monitor expenditures and write specifications for the purchase of equipment, materials, supplies, and contractual services. 
• Monitor environments to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals.  
• Oversee recreation and sports programming for the County, including publication and distribution of marketing materials, community outreach, and promotional planning. 
• Utilize customer service skills as you interact with other County departments and the public.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Recreation Science, Public Administration, or related field; and
• At least seven (7) years of management experience in Parks and Recreation management, and overall management of municipal infrastructure; or 
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Certification as Park and Recreation Professional or Park and Recreation Executive (CPRP/CPRE). 

Successful candidates will possess these qualifications:

• Knowledge of supervisory and administrative techniques and methods, including budget preparation methods. 
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of a wide variety of group social, recreational, and sports activities. 
• Ability to lead, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of others. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. 

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.