Employment Opportunity - Parks, Recreation, and Lake Coordinator

The Town of Lake Lure is seeking a qualified individual to oversee the maintenance of parks, trails, and related facilities in Lake Lure.  The incumbent will enforce laws and ordinances created by the Marine Commission and Town Council.  This position assists the Parks, Recreation, and Lake Director with planning and supervising and fulfills the following roles;

• provides staff support to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Lake Advisory Board;
• facilitates use of all Town resources to community and visitors;
• assists with coordinating assigned activities with other Town Departments, outside organizations, and the general public;
• and provides highly-responsible and complex administrative support to the Parks, Recreation and Lake Director.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Parks, Recreation, and Lake Director. This position also assists with plans, projects, and activities with the Park and Recreation Board. An employee in this class would preferably be a sworn law enforcement officer that provides public safety for all parks, trails, and lake operations.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with modern principles of parks, recreation, and lake planning, design, and maintenance. This role requires working knowledge of Federal, State, County, and Town laws, codes, regulations, and guidelines affecting parks, recreation programs and activities.

Minimum education requirements include graduation from high school or GED equivalency required. Four years post-secondary college with an emphasis in Parks and Recreation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Law Enforcement, or related field preferred. Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant job experience is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Project management and supervisory experience is desired.  Grant writing experience strongly preferred. NC BLET / Law Enforcement Certification preferred. A valid NC driver license is required.

This is a full-time position. The hiring salary range is $46,419-$69,627 plus benefits which include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.   

To apply, please submit your application and resume to the Town of Lake Lure: Attention Jennifer Duncan, P.O. Box 255, Lake Lure, NC 28746 or submit an online application.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Town of Lake Lure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.