February 27, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Josh Isaac is the new Director of the Mike Foster Multi Purpose Center (DeKalb County Complex).
The county commission Monday night unanimously voted to accept the recommendation of the parks and recreation committee to hire Isaac.
As a county employee, he will work 40 hours a week and be paid according to the new wage scale with a starting salary of $26,785. He will have assistants working with him.
Isaac was one of twelve persons who applied for the position. Two of them later dropped out leaving ten who were interviewed for the job by the committee.
“The committee as a whole recommended Josh. He has what we felt like were the best ideas as far as going forward with things that draw people in to benefit more senior citizens, children, and everyone involved. We think he is going to do a great job,” said county commissioner Jonathan Norris and member of the parks and recreation committee.
Isaac comes to the complex from DeKalb Middle School where he served as a teacher’s assistant. He also produces plays and works with youth.
“Please keep me in your prayers as I start this new journey. I am excited to get in there and make a difference and change the culture of DeKalb in a whole new way. I have some great ideas and I am asking for your support and readiness to try new things. I truly believe we can make the Complex THE place to go for everything. Give me a couple months to get everything started and come by and see me and share your ideas any time,” said Isaac on his Facebook post.
Job responsibilities of the director are as follows:
*Overseeing all daily activities, finance and scheduling
*Preparing yearly budget
*Making daily deposits
*Coordinating activities for the county complex
*Booking & renting rooms
*Planning activities for all ages
*Keeping records for complex (attendance, finance)
*Supervising games, events, activities, etc.
*Being responsible for inventory of property
*Working irregular hours, including nights and weekends
*Being responsible for booking classes and getting volunteers to assist with programs
*Scheduling and overseeing employees and volunteers to assist with programs
*Possess solid computer and people skills
*Be willing to attend training for First Aid, CPR, and perhaps First Responder Classes
The county complex is open 12 hours a day, six days per week.