Part-time Program Leader: Visitor Services

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County•Athens, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to assist in planning, developing and evaluating programs in the Leisure Services Department for the Athens-Clarke County community. This position oversees daily program activities, prepares materials and assures programs are maintained and staffed at an appropriate level. The position also assists with front desk duties including answering telephones, program registration, handling paperwork and directing the public as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma with one year of recreational programming or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be certified in First Aid/CPR or have ability to attain within 6 months of employment.
Ability to drive a 15 passenger vehicle.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Ability to stay informed of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
Ability to effectively handle human relations and technical subjects.
Ability to handle the required mathematical calculations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must be able to use body members to work, move, or carry objects or materials.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors subject to rain, wind, cold and hot temperatures and potentially wildlife.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants or from supervisors.
Ability to read a variety of time sheets, receipts, attendance reports, consent forms, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
Ability to prepare attendance reports, consent forms, progress reports and schedules using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques, to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation, and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical, or professional languages.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
Ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using athletic equipment and small tools.
Ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
Ability to handle a variety of items such as athletic equipment and small tools.
Ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.
Minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
Ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is preferred.
Knowledge of marketing, content creation, social media, and copy writing
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Assists with the planning, developing and evaluating of programs and special events for all age groups in the community.
Assists the department with an outreach calendar, graphic design and all promotion.
Recommends programming to meet community needs.
Maintains and processes records, and updates reports, flyers, publications and promotional materials for programs and the facility.
Instructs classes and/or conducts programs where necessary.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and requisitions supplies for activities and events.
Assists with the coordination of volunteer needs, recruitment, training and recognition at assigned facility.
Prepares facility for programs and special events.
Inspects and monitors facility buildings and grounds, and performs routine building maintenance as needed.
Assists all the staff in the large public events and would contribute to the management of the physical plant as needed.
Assists with the management of daily operations of the facility and short and long-range program planning.
Manages all social media, e-newsletters, memberships.
Works at the front desk as needed as well as fill in for full time staff during lunch hour.
Responsible for scheduling and assisting with Lyndon House rentals, including coordinating bookings, providing information to potential renters, and facilitating rental logistics.
Performs research for special projects, staff, and the general public.
Researches the needs for outreach and public relations.
Assists with website updates as needed.
Transports participants to and from activities.
Assists with the enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
Serves as community resource person in programming and special events.
Performs other related duties as required.