Recreation Coordinator (Youth Programs)

City of Acworth•Acworth, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of assigned special populations, youth, athletic, and/or event programming, activities, and events. The work consists of varied program coordination duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the work. The purpose of this position is to coordinate assigned programming and/or events. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of leisure services to area residents.

Requirements

Knowledge of recreation program and/or event management principles.
Knowledge of budget management principles.
Knowledge of marketing and public relations principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in planning.
Skill in working with special populations.
Skill in administering and delivering recreation and athletic programming.
Skill in problem-solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
One to three years of experience or service sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, implements, directs, and evaluates programming for Active Adults (55+) including day and overnight trips, monthly luncheons, exercise classes, clubs, and special events.
Coordinates, implements, directs, and evaluates programming for Athletics, including youth and adult leagues, tournaments, summer sports camps, instructional programs, and special events.
Coordinates city-sponsored events such as JamBooRee, Concerts on the Green, Car Cruises, Santa’s Arrival, Egg Hunt, and 4th of July.
Serves as liaison to large-scale events including ArtFest, Taste of Acworth, and BeerFest.
Coordinates the department's social media campaigns and website.
Coordinates, implements, directs, and evaluates programming for Therapeutics, including programs for youth and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities such as Horizon Baseball and Kickball, exercise classes, social programs, summer camps, instructional classes, and special events.
Serves as liaison to the Special Needs Development Group and related fundraisers.
Coordinates large-scale summer camps, school break camps, after-school and mentoring programs, and special events for Youth Programming.
Serves as liaison to the Expanding Horizons Foundation and related fundraisers.
Recruits, trains, schedules, and supervises coaches, volunteers, instructors, etc.
Coordinates and leads meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
Prepares and administers program budgets; makes purchases and controls expenditures.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with external organizations, including schools, leagues, and community groups.
Promotes and publicizes programs and activities.
Maintains program files and records.
Seeks program sponsorships and/or grant funding.
Prepares a variety of program reports.
Performs related duties.