Listing Summary

JOB SUMMARY

This person in this position is responsible for coordinating, scheduling and leading participants in a variety of recreational activities and assisting with organizing and implementing activities for the recreation program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises operations at recreation facilities
• Prepares a variety of complex analytical and statistical reports and presentations as directed
• Responds to and resolves sensitive and difficult public inquiries and complaints
• Develops, negotiates, and supervises department’s rental and professional services contracts; monitors contracts for compliance
• Supervises, promotes, implements, and evaluates various recreational programs for children and adults
• Assists in developing, preparing, and administering the Department budget, including preparing cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations, researching and recommending Capital Improvement Projects, and monitoring and controlling expenditures
• Participates in the development and implementation of Department training opportunities
• Develops and implements Department policies, procedures, and fee schedules; evaluate equity and adequacy of policy and fee schedules on an on-going basis; makes revision recommendations as needed
• Promotes and publicizes recreation programs and activities; prepares and coordinates the development of program and event publicity, including flyers, brochures, news releases, etc.
• Recruits, selects, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff; approves time sheets
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

Bachelor’s Degree in related field; four (4) years of work experience in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of good public relations practices and principles;
• Ability to work effectively, compassionately and creatively with youth ages 5 through 18;
• Ability to juggle numerous responsibilities and tasks;
• Ability to maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude;
• Ability to work a variety of hours and days;
• Ability to plan creative, appropriate activities for all ages;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, parents and children.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Requires a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License; First Aid and CPR Certifications, Certified Leisure Professionals Certification also desired; 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work and requires climbing, crouching, fingering, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent works in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.