Recreation Athletics Manager

Rockdale County, Georgia•Conyers, GA

About The Position

This position plans, organizes, supervises, and conducts a wide variety of recreational activities, athletic events, operations, and programs. It performs technical tasks related to its assigned area of responsibility. Work takes place in an office and at indoor and outdoor field sites and facilities, with possible exposure to varying weather conditions and blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in recreation, health science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in recreation program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
First Aid and CPR certification required.
Knowledge of sports planning, supervision, and rules and regulations governing various sports.
Knowledge of parks and recreation philosophy and objectives, recreation program benefits, and relevant county methods, procedures, and policies.
Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting, public relations, planning, organization, motivation, and promotion.
Knowledge of organizing and supervising activities and programs, including scheduling, assigning, facility and grounds maintenance, safety precautions, and applicable laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations.
Knowledge of departmental and related agency organization, occupational hazards and safety precautions, CPR and first aid, and staff development techniques.
Ability to occasionally stand and walk for a minimum of four hours.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, staff, county employees, parents, children, and the public.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Agility to climb to areas of facilities as necessary to monitor children attending events.
Sensory ability to officiate athletic events and monitor events for safety and compliance with rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional) credential.

Responsibilities

Plan programs and schedule facilities; prepare fee schedules and application forms.
Coordinate indoor and outdoor recreational programs and manage registration, order and discipline, and the issuing and collection of equipment.
Coordinate and manage tournaments for athletic programs.
Plan and conduct special events and recruit and manage volunteers.
Schedule officials for athletic programs.
Assist with publicizing programs and activities by providing information to the media and distributing promotional materials.
Recruit and select qualified facility attendants for athletic programs and events.
Work with community groups and the public to provide a balanced recreation program.
Maintain records tracking activities, participation, scheduling, and related information.
Research and prepare written and oral reports concerning programs and events.
Serve as coordinator and liaison to county athletic associations and the tennis center.
Perform other related duties as required by proper authority.