Leisure Services Coordinator

City of Newnan • Newnan, GA

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About The Position

City of Newnan Leisure Services Coordinator This is an opportunity to contribute to a great team which helps keep this City vital, safe, and functioning well. The City of Newnan offers a work environment within an established and growing community that will provide professional development and the opportunity to make a difference. Located just off I-85 south of Atlanta, Newnan is perfect for the young and old alike. With 41,000 residents, Newnan is a growing community with a small town feel which is both traditional and yet, progressive. Newnan offers rich cuisine, historical architecture, and the kindness and charm of the residents who represent "Southern Living" in this picturesque landscape. The City of Newnan is looking for a full-time Leisure Services Coordinator for our Leisure Services Department. Are you a creative and energetic person who enjoys event and facility management? If so, The City of Newnan's Leisure Services Department is looking for you. As the mission and duties of the department grow, we are excited to hire a Coordinator of Leisure Services to assist with the overall management and operation of community facilities and events.

Requirements

• University Degree or Certificate in Leisure Services/Recreation or related field and Minimum of 1 year experience in coordinating public facilities or Equivalent experience and education
• Be a highly motivated team player
• Considerable knowledge of facilities, operations and techniques used in a community recreation program
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, community leaders and the general public
• Effective organizing skills
• Requires successful completion of criminal background check, motor vehicle history, physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Respond to public inquiries regarding programs and facilities
• Schedule and execute tours of parks and facilities
• Assist in promoting city sponsored programs, events, and rental facilities

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision for employee and family at remarkably affordable pricing, some at no cost to employee
• Basic Life Insurance for employee and family at no cost to employee, additional Voluntary Life options for employee and family
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account linked to provider for ease of use
• Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance options available
• Retirement Benefit - 10% City Contribution into a 401a account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for continued education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation - Holiday - Sick - Comp paid time accruals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree