Notice is hereby given that the members of the City Council of the City of Phenix City, Alabama will hold called work session at the Martin-Idle Hour Park Community Center, located at 3743 Moon Lake Drive, Phenix City, Alabama, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time (unless concluded earlier).

The meeting is open to the public.

View the official Public Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, in response to a request made by the Planning Commission of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, will meet on the 18th day of August, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, at the City Council Chambers located in the Public Safety Building at 1111 Broad Street, Phenix City, Alabama, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, adopted on the 17th day of September, 2002 so that a tract of land be located in an R-3 Zone (High Density Residential District), property consists of 0.20+/- acres more or less and is located along Landmark Road, William H. & Patricia A. Sellers, owners.

At said meeting all persons desiring to be heard concerning the zoning of the above-described property may appear before the Council at the aforementioned time and place to be heard.

The Public Notice and Ordinance was published in its entirety in the Citizen News on July 16, 2026. A copy of the Ordinance itself can be viewed at the City Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., EDT.

View the official Public Notice and Ordinance.

The City Council of the City of Phenix City, Alabama will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7 p.m., Eastern Time, in the Council Chambers of the Public Safety Building, located at 1111 Broad Street, Phenix City, Alabama on the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. A copy of the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 601 12th Street, Phenix City, Alabama. This Proposed Budget is available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

View the official Public Notice.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreational and athletic programs for the community/organization. This position places a strong emphasis on athletic programming, including youth and adult sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, and special sporting events. The coordinator ensures programs are safe, inclusive, well-organized, and aligned with organizational goals.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Plan, develop, and coordinate youth and adult sports leagues (basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, track and field).
• Organize tournaments, athletic clinics, camps, and special sporting events.
• Develop practice and game schedules, coordinate facility usage, and assign officials.
• Recruit, train, and supervise coaches, officials, and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with league rules, and safety standards.
• Assist with special events organized by the Parks and Recreation
• Assist in the planning and implementation of general recreation programs and special events.
• Conduct program evaluations and participant feedback assessments.
• Promote programs through marketing, outreach, and community partnerships.
• Support inclusive programming for diverse age groups and abilities.
• Coordinate athletic facility scheduling and reservations.
• Conduct routine inspections of fields, courts, and recreation spaces.
• Report maintenance needs and safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for events and activities.
• Prepare budgets and monitor program expenditures.
• Maintain accurate records, registrations, waivers, and reports.
• Track participation data and prepare periodic reports.
• Ensure risk management protocols and emergency procedures are followed.
• Serve as liaison between participants, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Address concerns, conflicts, and disputes professionally.
• Foster positive community relationships and sportsmanship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Parks and Recreation or related field.

Experience
Must have a minimum of Five (5) years experience in the recreation field

Licenses or Certifications Required
N/A

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Administration, personnel management, budgeting, supply maintenance and staffing of varied athletic and recreational programs.
• All athletic programs, rules and regulations.
• Athletic field maintenance procedures.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with athletic organizations, local schools and general public.
• Communicate and effectively interact with individuals of various races, educational levels and social group.
• Work in any environment and withstand extreme temperatures to include evenings, weekends and some holidays
• Perform duties independent of supervision with a willingness to duties not associated with athletics.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Indoor as well as Outdoor

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Recreation Superintendent, Assistant Director and Director, public

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Finance Director, ensures the city’s revenues are received and recorded accurately and timely. Obtain a thorough knowledge of the revenue collection function. Serves as a liaison between the Revenue Collection and Accounting Functions of the Finance Department to ensure the proper recording and reporting of all revenue activity. Assists with the cash management functions of the department.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Researches, understands and ensures that state laws, regulations and city procedures are followed in regard to accounting and revenue collection guidelines
• Stays abreast of laws and regulations affecting all revenue sources for the City
• Reviews and ensures that the Revenue Clerks understand, process and record revenue in the appropriate accounts and funds
• Verifies the accuracy and timeliness of funds received from city departments, accuracy of bank deposits and the proper recording and depositing of revenue in the correct funds and accounts
• Posts daily deposits prepared by the Revenue Clerks
• Review accounts to ensure revenue is posted in a timely manner to the correct account and fund
• Researches variances in revenue transactions
• Assists in financial reporting and preparation of information needed for the annual external audit
• Administer petty cash counts of working fund and petty cash used by departments for operations
• Assists with cash management and reconciliation of bank accounts and accounts receivable subsidiary ledgers
• Verifies the accuracy of information in the financial information system (Munis)
• Ensures efficient operations of the Revenue Collection Division by assisting the Revenue Clerks when needed in greeting customers and issuing business licenses
• Understanding of the regulations and fee structures for business licenses, taxes and all other revenue sources collected by the City including calculation of the appropriate amounts to be collected and appropriately records and reports revenue
• Maintain and provide reports to administration on a monthly basis showing revenues collected from all revenue sources
• Effectively and professionally communicates with customers on policies and procedures regarding revenue collection
• Maintain work area in an organized and neat manner

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience
Three (3) years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a governmental setting Extensive experience in relative field preferred

Licenses or Certifications Required
N/A

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• City ordinances and state laws and regulations governing city taxes and fee structures
• Revenue procedures, records and reports

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend procedures, regulations, fee schedules and related documents of moderate complexity
• Effectively use written communication to prepare forms, reports, memoranda, letters and document processes and procedures
• Effectively use verbal communication in working with individuals in person, electronically and via telephone
• Use mathematical skills to calculate fees and taxes due by effectively adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing figures in performing calculations involving decimals and percentages as well as balancing numerical tables
• Utilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial software
• Utilize customer service skills to interact effectively with citizens to promote a positive image for the City
• Build and maintain relationships with other employees and supervisors
• Work from an administrative direction in terms of broadly defines goals
• Plan activities and work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Work non-duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessary

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work location will be indoors with potential for overnight travel to attend and participate in training, seminars and workshops

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Other Finance Department employees to include Finance Director, Comptroller and Revenue Clerks, local businesses and citizens

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.

Job Summary

Under immediate supervision visually inspects building to ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly manner; sweeps, mops, vacuums and sanitizes floors; inspects facility grounds to ensure it is free of paper and debris; performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Visually inspects restrooms to ensure area is clean and orderly; restocks supplies as needed.
• Sweeps floors and mops with sanitizing solution.
• Empties all trash receptacles and replaces trash bags for facility including kitchen.
• Vacuums, dust, mops, waxes and buffs floors as needed.
• Cleans carpets in all areas when necessary.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms when requested by Coordinator.
• Makes sure that paper and debris is picked up outside building.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Have high school education or equivalent training and experience.

Experience
N/A

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid Identification from State of Residence.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Buildings and grounds maintenance procedure.
• Policies, rules and regulations of the City of Phenix City.

Ability to:

• Prepare forms and document records.
• Converse with supervisor and co-workers.
• Operate simple equipment to include vacuum, buffer and carpet cleaner.
• Comprehend oral or written instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Work under immediate supervision and carry out standard procedures.
• Work as a member of a team.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Mostly indoor work, trash removal from grounds.

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Center Coordinator, P&R Staff and Center patrons.

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.